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The Divisional Police Officer of Rimi Local Government Area of Katsina State, CSP Muhammad Sani Kabir, was killed on Friday while leading an operation against suspected cattle rustlers, the state government has confirmed. The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs disclosed that three rustlers were neutralized during…

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers in Ayede Community, Akure North Local Government Area of the state, following a recent attack in the area. The arrest comes days after bandits reportedly invaded Ayede community and abducted a pregnant woman, Mrs Mary Jesulayomi. The victim was later…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with alleged human trafficking and related offences in the state. In a statement issued on Friday, the Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, said the E Divisional Police Headquarters was investigating a case involving criminal conspiracy, human trafficking, assault,…

The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has confirmed that Morocco will host the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) as originally scheduled, dismissing speculation about a possible postponement or change of venue. Speaking after a CAF Executive Committee meeting in Dar es Salaam, Motsepe…

By Deborah Nnamdi The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released the official timetable and schedule of activities for Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections, detailing key dates for voting, party primaries, campaigns, and voter registration. The announcement comes amid concerns over the delayed passage of the amended Electoral Act currently before…

There was tension at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday following an alleged attempt by security operatives to arrest former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, upon his arrival from Cairo, Egypt. The development was first disclosed by his Media Adviser, Muyiwa Adekeye, in a series of social…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council, marking a major development in the ongoing political crisis in the oil-rich state. The dissolution was announced on Thursday in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka Nzeshi. According to the statement, all Commissioners…

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has condemned a deadly attack by suspected illegal miners on a joint security patrol team in Zuzungi, Kataeregi, Niger State. The incident occurred around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday during a routine operation aimed at curbing illegal mining and preventing the smuggling of solid…

A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced four persons to death by hanging for their roles in the killing of the former Divisional Police Officer of Ahoada East Police Division, Superintendent of Police Bako Amgbashim. Delivering judgment on Thursday, Justice Sika Aprioku found Robinson…

The Independent National Electoral Commission has proposed a budget of N873.78 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general elections, with major allocations earmarked for operations, technology and capital expenditure. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, presented the proposal on Thursday before the joint committee of the iSenate and House of…