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The NDLEA has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican meth lab in Enugu, arresting two suspects linked to a Mexican drug cartel and seizing large quantities of chemi Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-busts-nigerian-mexican-meth-lab-in-enugu-arrests-two/...
The Benue State Police Command has clarified that a missing medical doctor, Jonah Ogbaji, was not abducted but arrested by operatives from Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/missing-benue-medical-doctor-was-arrested-says-police/...
Closing the retreat, IGP Disu charged senior officers to ensure that the resolutions were translated into practical action across commands and formations. The post CARSPO 2026: Police adopt security roadmap for 2027 elections appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has dismantled a Nigerian-Mexican drug cartel operating a clandestine methamphetamine laboratory in the Eziama community of Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The NDLEA, during the operation arrested two alleged kingpins – ...
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress and former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has detailed what he said he was told by one of the survivors among the arrested miners that died in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Ni...
The NCDC urged Nigerians to remain vigilant, particularly for symptoms consistent with Ebola, and to seek medical attention promptly where symptoms occur. The post Ebola: Nigeria on high alert as cases rise in DRC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has arrested seven suspected illegal waste dumpers during an overnight enforcement operation in the Pattey area of Lagos Island. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, was part of the agency’s ongoing effor...
PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the police in Anambra State said they continued searching for the missing pupil after the initial rescue of seven other children and two adults. The post Missing six-year-old pupil swept by flood found dead appeared first on Premium Times Niger...
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged vandalism of an NNPC petroleum pipeline in Dafa, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. The FCT Commandant of the corps, Olusola Odumosu, disclosed this o...
The Debt Management Office (DMO), in conjunction with the CBN, sharply cut stop rates across all three Treasury Bills (NTB) tenors at its Wednesday, September 23, 2026, primary market auction, a day after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cut its Monetary Policy Rate by 350 basis...
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Mr Ola Olukoyede, has expressed concern over the involvement of some religious figures in financial crimes in the country. Read Also: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/09/xenophobia-more-nigerians-to-return-from-s...
According to Presiding Judge Miatta Maria Samba, Mr Kani oversaw the torture and abuse of prisoners as part of a plan to target perceived Bozizé supporters in Bangui. The post ICC convicts former CAR rebel leader of war crimes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
A court has affirmed the right of Nigerians to record police officers performing public duties, despite the IG’s concerns about the practice being demorali Read More: https://punchng.com/should-nigerians-record-police/...
The NSCDC in the FCT has arrested three suspects, including a truck driver, for allegedly vandalising an NNPC petroleum pipeline in Kwali Area Council. Read More: https://punchng.com/fct-truck-driver-two-others-held-for-vandalising-nnpc-pipeline/...
The weaponization of law: Nigeria and the case of cybercrime By Ikechukwu Nnochiri A Federal High Court judge in Abuja, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, had, on September 9, made a critical observation about the continued weaponisation of the cybercrime law by security agencies. He noted ...
A Nigerian man captured in a viral video beating a toddler for being unable to read has been arrested by the police. The disturbing footage, which circulated widely on social media, showed the suspect repeatedly striking the child on the head and body with what appeared to be a c...
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, on Wednesday alleged that some pilgrim boards have been involved in corrupt practices in the country. Olukoyede stated this at the Inter-Religious Council meeting in Abuja and the public presentat...
The Lagos State Government has confirmed the arrest of a man seen in a viral video abusing a toddler in Ikorodu. He is now in police custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-confirms-arrest-of-man-in-viral-toddler-abuse-video/...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned religious leaders against diverting tithes, offerings, zakat and other religious funds into private businesses. The EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, gave the warning on Wednesday in Abuja at the 2026 Second Council Me...
The Nigeria Police Force says it recovered 52 stolen vehicles and arrested 177 high-profile criminal suspects across the country during operations conducted between September 12 and 18, 2026. The force also said it rescued 25 kidnapped victims, recovered 38 assorted firearms and ...
ABUJA — The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has placed Nigeria on high alert following an update on the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The NCDC Director-General, Jide Idris, disclosed this in a he...
…INEC, Police move to arrest pre-election violence perpetrators …Pending primary litigations won’t stop elections By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said there will be no predetermined results in...
… Amupitan says no predetermined results for 2027 polls Pending primary litigations won’t stop elections By Omeiza A jayi ABUJA — The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is working with the Nigeria Police Force to identify and arrest perpetrators of pre-election viol...
The NSCDC in Abuja has arrested a truck driver and two others for vandalising an NNPC petroleum pipeline in Kwali Area Council after days of surveillance. Read More: https://punchng.com/nscdc-arrests-truck-driver-two-others-for-vandalising-nnpc-pipeline-in-abuja/...
…Company liaises with DSS, Police, NSCDC to protect staff By Victor Ahiuma-Young BAUCHI — Jos Electricity Distribution Plc, JED, has moved to strengthen security around its personnel in Bauchi following a clash between some of its staff and personnel of the Nigerian Air Force, NA...
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA — The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested a truck driver and two others over alleged criminal conspiracy and vandalism of Nigerian National Petroleum Company, NNPC, pipelines at Dafa vi...
A yet to be identified officer of the Nigeria Police Force has been caught on camera making derogatory remarks against the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi. In a video clip currently making the rounds on social media, the officer could be heard ...
Troops of the 27 Task Force Brigade of the Nigerian Army have arrested nine suspected drug dealers and recovered various illicit substances in Buni Yadi, Yobe State. The suspects were apprehended by troops of the Brigade’s Garrison on September 19, 2026, during an operation aimed...
The Nigeria Police Force has reported operational successes across 10 states, including killing a bandit, rescuing seven victims and arresting 17 suspects. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-kill-bandit-rescue-seven-arrest-17-suspects-in-10-states/...
The Ogun State Police Command has commenced a documentation and verification exercise for all Supernumerary Police (SPY) personnel operating in the state. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-set-september-23-deadline-for-spy-documentation-in-ogun/...
A recap of Nigeria’s top stories: APC leaders weigh options as Wike-govs rift deepens, Dangote cuts petrol prices, and Osun approves state police. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-apc-leaders-weigh-options-as-wike-govs-rift-deepens-dangote-marketers-cut-petrol-prices-...
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has released a health advisory following the update on the ongoing Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). A statement signed by the Centre’s Director General, Jide Idris,...
Ogun State Police Command has commenced a documentation and verification exercise for all Supernumerary Police, SPY, personnel operating in the state. The exercise, according to the Command, will run from September 23 to October 7, 2026. This was contained in a statement issued o...
This initiative proposes restricting the veto for permanent members of the Council in cases involving genocide, crimes against humanity and other serious violations of international humanitarian law. The post UK joins call to limit UN Security Council veto appeared first on Premi...
Nigeria’s electricity crisis is a national emergency constraining growth. The power sector’s privatisation has failed to deliver reliable electricity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ending-nigerias-endless-electricity-challenges/...
A Nigerian, Rapheal Oludemilade Adebowale, previously convicted of larceny and money laundering, has been arrested in Massachusetts by US immigration. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-convicted-of-larceny-money-laundering-arrested-in-us/...
The Nigeria Police Force in Kano has declared a 37-year-old man, Usman Ibrahim, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating, and misappropriation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-declare-kano-man-wanted-over-alleged-fraud-conspiracy/...
Mounting cybercrime losses, estimated at $3bn in Africa since 2019, are forcing businesses in Nigeria and Ghana to make cybersecurity a boardroom priority. Read More: https://punchng.com/3bn-cybercrime-losses-raise-business-security-concerns/...
By DAGGA TOLAR While joining in mourning the death of 37 of us, who tragically suffocated to death in the cells of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, the government has come up with a swift response that has resulted in the arrest of NSCDC...
The Osun State House of Assembly has unanimously approved the proposed alteration of the Constitution to allow for the creation of state police in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/osun-assembly-approves-constitutional-amendment-for-state-police-creation/...
The Nigerian Army has alerted residents of Bauchi State to a live-fire demonstration scheduled to take place along the Bauchi-Jos Road on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The exercise will be conducted by the Nigerian Army Armour School, Obienu Barracks, between 6 am and 6 pm. Acco...
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 36-year-old suspected cultist, Muyideen Olatunbosun, and recovered a rubber-made pistol, an axe, criminal charms and an illicit drug popularly known as “Ice” during an intelligence-led anti-crime patrol in Ikorodu. A statement by the ...
The Osun State House of Assembly has considered a constitutional amendment Bill seeking the establishment of State Police Services across Nigeria. The matter was deliberated upon on Tuesday, during the plenary session of the Assembly in Osogbo. The Bill was transmitted to the sta...
The chairman said two rubber-solution dealers had been convicted for exposing about 43 underage children involved in street scavenging to intoxicating substances. The post Drug Abuse: Kano arrests 380 suspects, secures 230 convictions appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The National Assembly has clarified that only one Constitution Alteration Bill has been transmitted to the 36 State Houses of Assembly. The clarification was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the Clerk to the National Assembly, CNA, Kamoru Ogunlana. Ogunlana said the...
The Nigeria Police Force in Kano has declared a 37-year-old man, Usman Ibrahim, wanted for alleged criminal conspiracy, cheating, and misappropriation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-declare-kano-man-wanted-over-fraud-conspiracy-claims/...
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Ogun State has warned political actors to avoid campaigns capable of causing crisis ahead of the 2027 general elections. The IPAC chairman in the state, who is also the chairman of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Comrade Abayomi Sanyao...
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on has declared that the Federal Government would ensure justice for the families of 37 arrested miners who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State. Tunji-Ojo said justice is the best...
The latest arrest follows the August’s arrest of two suspects allegedly involved in trafficking stolen vehicles across Nigeria's borders. The post Police arrest three suspects over fresh cross-state car theft in Oyo appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The NSCDC has raided an illegal factory producing adulterated fruit juice in Badagry, Lagos State, arresting two women and recovering fake products. Read More: https://punchng.com/video-nscdc-busts-illegal-fruit-juice-factory-in-lagos-arrests-two/...
Officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have busted an “illegal” fruit juice factory at the Badagry Area in Lagos State and arrested two female suspects during the raid. In a now-viral online video, Lagos State Commandant Adedotun Keshinro an...
Troops of 17 Brigade, in collaboration with the Nigerian Police, have rescued seven kidnapped victims along the Dayi–Malumfashi road in Katsina State. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, the rescue operation was conducted at about 11:45 p.m. on September 21, 2026, when...
The Lagos State Government has directed residents in low-lying and flood-prone areas to relocate following a fresh seven-day flood warning from NiHSA. Read More: https://punchng.com/flood-alert-lagos-orders-vulnerable-residents-to-relocate/...
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arrested two women following a raid on an alleged illegal juice production facility in Aradagun, Badagry area of Lagos State. The factory, where a drink branded Barkas Juice was allegedly being produced, was ...
Nigeria’s Falconets crashed out of the ongoing FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup at the quarter-final stage on Sunday after losing 1-0 to Colombia. A late stoppage-time goal at Stadion Miejski in Łódź ensured that Colombia eliminated Nigeria from the competition. Nigeria’s tournament b...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS —Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, yesterday, issued a red alert over what it described as a rising presence of sophisticated adulterated palm oil in markets across the state. The warning followed a technical presentation at the Lagos Sta...
By Jimitota Onoyume, Assistant News Editor The war against illegal oil bunkering in the Niger Delta may be facing an unlikely, yet potent, enemy from a massive backlog of unpaid rent for House boats used to combat illegal bunkering activities and related maritime crimes The Niger...
Nigeria is once again confronted with a tragedy that should trouble the conscience of every citizen: 37 people arrested over alleged illegal mining have died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. The immediate facts are dist...
I guess it is not by accident that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, is constructing a highway between Calabar and Lagos. The construction is political, historical and economical. I will dwell on the historical aspect. It is an acknowledgement of the peaceful Calabar city and wh...
