Solomon Arase, former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and ex-chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), has passed away. Family sources revealed that the former police chief died at a hospital in Abuja after battling an undisclosed illness. Arase served as Nigeria’s 18th IGP from April 2015 to June 2016 before retiring. In January 2023, he…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) secured victory in 20 of the 23 local government areas during the Chairmanship and Councillorship elections held in Rivers State on Saturday, August 30. The ruling party in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), won only three LGAs in the polls conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission…
A joint operation by police officers from Benue and Enugu States has led to the arrest of Yusuf Muhamed, a suspected kidnap gang leader, in Orokam, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State. The suspect and his gang had been terrorizing several communities within the local government area, prompting the council chairman to impose a…
A Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two traders from the Alaba-Rago Market, Abubakar Sadiq and Isah Ibrahim, to 12 months in prison for conspiracy and illegal dealing in 11 kilogrammes of Cannabis Sativa, commonly known as Indian hemp or marijuana. The sentencing followed their guilty pleas to charges filed by the National Drug…
The Niger State Police Command has arrested a woman, Hadiza Bala, also known as Mama Sabir, for the attempted murder of her neighbour in Minna. According to a statement released on Saturday, August 30, 2025, by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the incident followed a disagreement between the two women over a domestic issue…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 29-year-old man, Isiaka Hassan, in connection with the brutal murder of a five-year-old boy, Abba Bashiru, in Tingno, Lamurde Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Sunday, August 31, 2025, the Command’s spokesperson, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, revealed that the case came to…
Atalanta have reportedly turned down an offer from Bayern Munich for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman. According to multiple sources, the German champions submitted a proposal for a paid loan deal with an option to buy for €28 million at the end of the season. However, Atalanta are holding out for a permanent transfer worth around…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has shut down an illegal herbal medicine production facility in Kaduna State. The facility, known as SHIFA’UNNUR, is situated in Mararaba Jos, Igabi Local Government Area. Mr. Shamsuddeen Mani, Principal Regulatory Officer of NAFDAC who led the operation, revealed that the plant was sealed…
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will no longer receive Secret Service protection after President Donald Trump rescinded an extension that had been granted by former President Joe Biden, according to a letter obtained by CNN. The memorandum, titled “Memorandum for the Secretary of Homeland Security” and dated Thursday, states:“You are hereby authorized to discontinue…
A staff member of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, identified as Pastor Ayodeji Akesinro, has been abducted by gunmen in Ondo State. According to reports, Akesinro was taken from his residence in Upenme, Owo Local Government Area, at about 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 28. Confirming the incident, a senior official of the National…
