The people of Iho community in the Ikeduru Local Government area of Imo State have been thrown into mourning after a truck rammed into a building, killing a mother of three children, Mrs Chioma Ogu, on Monday. This is even as her husband, Mr Ogu, is lying critically ill and …
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The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Wednesday, adjourned until March 10 for the prosecution to open its case against former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, and his son, Abdulaziz Malami, over alleged terrorism financing and unlawful possession of firearms. The Department of State Services, DSS, had on …
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The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police. His name is now to be sent to the Senate for screening. President Bola Tinubu appointed Disu as the acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun. Tinubu, in a …
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Armed men killed at least 38 people in the village of Dutse Dan Ajiya in Zamfara State, local police and authorities told AFP Saturday. Zamfara State, like many northern states, is plagued by insecurity from many sources, including armed gangs locally called “bandits” who loot villages and kidnap residents, and …
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THE Department of State Services (DSS) on Monday arraigned a Kaduna-based social media activist, Abubakar Muhammad, popularly known as Sultan, before a Magistrates’ Court in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Muhammad was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Muhammad Musa on a two count charge of alleged extortion and criminal …
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A Magistrate’s Court in Jos, on Monday sentenced a 26-year-old labourer , Abraham John, to,18 months in prison for stealing three bags of cement. The Magistrate, Irene Pati summarily tried and sentenced the convict, who pleaded guilty to the charge. Pati, in her judgment however gave the convict an …
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested two drug kingpins, Victor Nwosa and Felix Obiegbu for drug trafficking. This is contained in a statement by the NDLEA Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. Babafemi said that the suspects were arrested by operatives of a …
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THE Police on Tuesday arraigned two men, Rilwan Garba and Michael Genesis, in a Life Camp Magistrates’ Court, Abuja, for allegedly receiving stolen phones. The police charged Garuba, 20, and Genesis, 26, both of Efab Queens Estate Galadima with joint act and receiving stolen property. The Prosecution counsel, Mrs Charity …
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THE trial of embattled Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over alleged cyber crime charges was, on Monday, stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The trial could not proceed as scheduled due to an objection raised by the suspended senator’s lawyer, Mr Ehiogie West-Idahosa, SAN. Newsextra24 recalls that Justice Mohammed Umar …
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The police command in Delta says it has apprehended two armed robbery suspects, including an AK-47 rifle in the state. Spokesman for the command, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this to newsmen on Monday in Warri. The police spokesman said that the suspects were nabbed by the police operatives attached to the …
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