Ogun Command probe viral video of Portable beaten in police custody
The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, allegedly being assaulted while in police custody. The…
‘Friend of a Thief is a Thief’, defence minister warns terrorist financiers, bandits
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has urged Nigerians to support the Armed Forces and other security agencies while warning that anyone assisting terrorists, insurgents, bandits, or other…
SERAP charges INEC to court over alleged mismanagement of N55.9b election funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to compel the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to publicly account for N55.9 billion allegedly…
Cybercrime charges suit filed against ex-Nigeria envoy to Zambia, Ominyi, others
The Federal Government has filed a three-count criminal charge against a former Nigerian Ambassador to Zambia, Amb. Nwannebuike Ominyi Eze, and others over alleged cybercrime offences at the Federal High…
Court reinstates Igwe as Enugu neuropsychiatric hospital’s MD
The National Industrial Court (NICN) has ordered the Federal Government to reinstate Prof. Monday Igwe as the Medical Director of Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu State, after holding that the purported…
AAU, Ekpoma residents protest against incessant kidnappings
Residents of Ekpoma, headquarters of Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Saturday staged a protest against the spate of kidnappings in the community. Ekpoma has in recent…
Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, DSS investigates him over child abuse, forceful marriage
The Department of State Services (DSS) has said it is investigating one of its officers, Ifeanyi Onyewuenyi, who forcefully converted and married one Walida Abdulhadi (female). The DSS announced this…
Oyo community: Police launch investigation after threat note surfaces
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the receipt of credible intelligence concerning a handwritten note allegedly dropped in front of a residential building in Ikoyi-Ile, Orire Local Government Area…
Corrupt Delta DPO removed, CP orders probe over extortion
The Delta State Police Command has launched a high-level investigation into allegations of extortion levelled against officers of the Jesse Police Division following the circulation of a viral video in…
Argentina wildfire burns over 5,500 hectares: governor
By AFP A major forest fire in southern Argentina has burned more than 5,500 hectares, authorities said Saturday, as hundreds of firefighters and volunteers battled to contain the blaze threatening…