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FG deploys experts to assist in probe of deaths of 37 detained illegal mining suspects in Niger
The Niger State Government, NSCDC, Nigeria Police Force and other relevant agencies are also probing the incident The post FG deploys experts to assist in probe of deaths of 37 detained illegal mining suspects in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Tinubu hails EFCC as Nigeria wins $6bn Mambilla arbitration in Paris
President Bola Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for its role in Nigeria’s victory at the arbitration tribunal. The case involves the alleged six billion dollar Mambilla power contract awarded to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limite...
Ogun communities groan as extrajudicial killings, brutality persist
For many citizens, the sight of a police checkpoint triggers not a feeling of security but a surge of anxiety. What is constitutionally mandated to be routine safety enforcement has devolved into a cycle of trigger-happy aggression, where minor altercations, routine questioning o...
IGP Disu Assures Thorough Probe Into Deaths Of 37 Persons In NSCDC Custody
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured the Niger State Government that the Nigeria Police Force will conduct a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in the state. Disu gave ...
MINNA: When Governance Becomes Political
THE BIG STORY Thirty-seven suspected illegal miners are dead. They died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State, after being arrested during operations against illegal mining earlier this week. The cause of death has not yet been...
Ogun youths seek release of #EndSARS report
A youth group in Ogun State has called on Governor Dapo Abiodun to publish the report of the Judicial Panel on Police Brutality and its recommendations. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-youths-seek-release-of-endsars-report/...
Defilement: Police arrest Kogi chief after PUNCH report
Police in Lagos have arrested Muhammad Salifu, the Head of the Igala Community, for alleged child defilement following a report by Saturday PUNCH. Read More: https://punchng.com/defilement-police-arrest-kogi-chief-after-punch-report/...
Marine police rescue two from boat mishap in Akwa Ibom
Police said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on 17 September when a blue W23 speedboat christened “LET’S PRAY” sank while travelling on the waterway. The post Marine police rescue two from boat mishap in Akwa Ibom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
‘Armed robbers would soon visit him,’ police officer captured on video telling local council chairman
The police are investigating the incident. The post ‘Armed robbers would soon visit him,’ police officer captured on video telling local council chairman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Northern governors condole Niger over 37 deaths
…Demand thorough, transparent investigation By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Northern States Governors’ Forum, NSGF, has expressed grief over the death of 37 persons arrested on suspicion of illegal mining activities who subsequently died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil...
Egerton-Idehen underfire over alleged procurement irregularities, poor staff welfare at NIGCOMSAT
Concerns have been raised over alleged procurement irregularities, poor staff welfare and other governance issues rocking the Federal Government’s agency, Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited, NIGCOMSAT, under its Managing Director, Jane Egerton-Idehen. DAILY POST reports th...
EFCC hands over N140m recovered from alleged loan fraud to B4 Sail
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has handed over N140 million recovered during an investigation into alleged obtaining of money by false pretence and diversion of funds to an investment and money-lending company, B4 Sail Limited, in Lagos. According to a statem...
37 miners’ death: IGP Disu visits Niger, vows full investigation
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Rilwan Disu, has visited Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, in Minna and vowed a full investigation into the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. Disu, who led a ...
2027: How I will crash fuel price with local refinery subsidy – Atiku
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has promised to crash the fuel pump price with local refinery subsidy if elected President in the 2027 general elections. Atiku made the pledge on Friday during a world press conference in his Abuja res...
Police repatriate Chinese fugitive wanted over African rosewood smuggling
Police repatriate a Chinese fugitive wanted over the alleged smuggling of 1,400 tonnes of endangered African rosewood. The post Police repatriate Chinese fugitive wanted over African rosewood smuggling appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Tackle harassment of lawyers in Ondo, NBA urges police
The Akure branch of the Nigerian Bar Association has urged the Ondo State Police Command to address the alleged harassment and intimidation of lawyers at s Read More: https://punchng.com/tackle-harassment-of-lawyers-in-ondo-nba-urges-police/...
‘It is not looking accidental’ — Aisha Yesufu on death of Niger miners in NSCDC custody
Activist politician, Aisha Yesufu, has questioned the circumstances surrounding the deaths of about 40 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State. Yesufu raised the concern in a post on her official social media ...
Tinubu orders probe into death of detained miners in Niger
President Bola Tinubu has ordered full and transparent investigation into the death of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger. The detainees were arrested duri...
Niger miners’ death: Let’s give dignity to human lives – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has lamented the death of 37 arrested suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Minna, Niger State. In a post on his verified X handle on Friday...
Emir Sanusi fires back at Dangote Refinery critics, says IPO will spread wealth across Nigeria
…Challenges Detractors to mobilise $22bn for a competing Refinery By Udeme Akpan The Emir of Kano, His Royal Highness Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has urged individuals, entrepreneurs and businesses across Kano State to take advantage of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petroch...
Ikeja Electric raises safety alert, warns customers against unauthorised electricians
By Udeme Akpan Ikeja Electric Plc has warned customers against engaging unauthorised electricians to work on its network, following recent incidents involving fatalities linked to unsafe electrical activities. The company also provided updates on its Meter Asset Provider, MAP, re...
‘Use my ideas, take the credit but crash petrol price’ – Atiku tells Tinubu
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has urged President Bola Tinubu to use his ideas and crash petrol price in Nigeria. Atiku made the call on Friday during a world press conference at his residence in the Federal Capital Territory,...
Niger miners’ death: Arrest, prosecute NSCDC personnel involved now – Sowore
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, personnel involved in the death of over 30 miners in Niger State. Sowore made the demand in a sta...
Police nab two Lagos women over false publication purporting bank shutting down
The Force Criminal Investigation Department, FCID, Alagbon, Lagos, has apprehended two women over an alleged false publication. The publication claimed that Access Bank Plc would shut down operations and advised customers to close their accounts and withdraw their funds. The Assi...
How kidnappers withdrew N7m from victim’s account, fled with his SUV – Police
There have been frequent attacks by kidnappers across Nigeria with civil servants, business owners, politicians, and even students usually being targeted. The post How kidnappers withdrew N7m from victim’s account, fled with his SUV – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeri...
PDP demands probe of alleged attack on campaign train in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on the Nigeria Police Force to conduct a thorough and impartial investigation into the alleged attack on its campaign train in Ososa, Odogbolu local government area of the state....
‘Crime against humanity’ — Adeyanju condemns deaths of 37 alleged miners
Human rights lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has condemned the deaths of 37 suspected miners, including alleged minors, in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State. Adeyanju described the incident as a “crime against humanity” an...
Attacks: Act with conscience, do thorough investigation – Ogun PDP tells police
Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on the Nigeria Police to act with conscience and conduct a thorough investigation into the alleged attack on its campaign train in Ososa, Odogbolu Local Government Area. The state chairman of the party, Dr Abayom...
Two suspected terrorists who attacked police facility arrested – Official
For years, police facilities and other government establishments have been attacked by gunmen said to be agitating for Biafra mainly in the South-east. The post Two suspected terrorists who attacked police facility arrested – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
FCT Police probes bloody clash between VIO officers, Okada riders in Abuja
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding a deadly clash between personnel of the Vehicle Inspection Office, VIO, and commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as Okada riders, in the Life Camp area of Abu...
S’Africa: Ninth woman found dead, Nigeria issues safety alert
The Nigerian Consulate-General has issued a safety alert after a ninth woman was found dead east of Johannesburg, prompting a police investigation. Read More: https://punchng.com/safrica-ninth-woman-found-dead-nigeria-issues-safety-alert/...
Police warn Nigerians against assaulting officers on duty
The Cross River Police Command has warned Nigerians against assaulting officers, stating that such acts are punishable by a N500,000 fine or imprisonment. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-warn-nigerians-against-assaulting-officers-on-duty/...
Safe schools: PCRC mobilises 10,000 volunteers, deploys CCTV
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured parents that their children are safe in schools across the country. Disu gave the assurance during the flag-off of the Police Community Relations Committee’s Safe School Initiative in Abuja on Thursday. The committee als...
Family accuses LASUTH of negligence over accident victim’s death
The family of a 46-year-old man has accused the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital of negligence, alleging he died after a six-hour treatment delay. Read More: https://punchng.com/family-accuses-lasuth-of-negligence-over-accident-victims-death/...
Arresting the diphtheria scourge
Nigeria’s continuing diphtheria outbreak is a grim reminder that preventable diseases can become deadly when public-health systems fail to sustain basic immunisation. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) says more than 10,000 confirmed cases have been reco...
Police probe VIO, Okada riders’ clash in Abuja
The FCT Police Command has begun an investigation into a clash between Vehicle Inspection Office personnel and Okada riders in the Life Camp area of Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-probe-vio-okada-riders-clash-in-abuja/...
NSCDC orders probe as illegal miners die in custody
By Omeiza Ajayi The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ordered a probe into the death of some suspected illegal miners who were arrested during enforcement operations conducted in parts of Niger State on September 15 and 16, 2026. National Public Relations Offic...
‘Our children are safe’ – IGP flags off Safe School Programme nationwide
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has assured parents that the Nigeria Police Force has taken responsibility for strengthening the security of schools across the country and that Nigerian children are safe, as the Police Community Relations C...
Niger Police probe deaths of suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody
The Niger State Police Command has commenced investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners who reportedly died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, ordered the investigation f...
Mining marshals arrest 600 illegal miners, recover 100 sites
By Evelyn Usman The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has disclosed that its Mining Marshals have arrested over 600 suspected illegal miners, recovered more than 100 illegal mining sites and commenced prosecution of over 500 suspects since the specialised unit was ...
#EndSARS: Postmortem confirms journalist Pelumi Onifade died from gunshot wound
The pathologist said the findings were consistent with a penetrating firearm injury. The post #EndSARS: Postmortem confirms journalist Pelumi Onifade died from gunshot wound appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigeria repatriates Chinese fugitive arrested in Ogun over ¥15.7 million rosewood smuggling
Nigeria has repatriated a Chinese fugitive arrested in Ogun State over the alleged smuggling of about 1,400 tonnes of endangered African rosewood valued at ¥15.7 million ($2.34 million). The post Nigeria repatriates Chinese fugitive arrested in Ogun over ¥15.7 million rosewood sm...
IG assures parents of children’s safety
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured parents of their children’s safety as the PCRC launches its Safe School Initiative in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-assures-parents-of-childrens-safety/...
Customs Intercepts Police Uniforms, Pistol, Explosives, Cannabis In Oyo
The Oyo/Osun Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted 573 Nigeria Police Force crests, 92 yards of police camouflage uniform fabric, a pistol, six pistol magazines, a pump-action magazine and 60 detonating cords during anti-smuggling operations in August ...
Police arrest, repatriate wanted Chinese national over smuggling
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and repatriated a wanted Chinese national, Zhang Shijie, for his alleged role in smuggling endangered African rosewoo Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-repatriate-wanted-chinese-national-over-smuggling/...
EFCC investigates suspect arrested with fake $212,200 in Kano
The NDLEA handed Mr Ibrahim and the counterfeit currency over to the EFCC for further investigation and possible prosecution. The post EFCC investigates suspect arrested with fake $212,200 in Kano appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
NSCDC Confirms Deaths Of Suspected Illegal Miners In Niger Custody
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has confirmed the deaths of some suspected illegal miners arrested during an operation in M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto Village in the state. The suspects were arrested during a “burst operation” co...
33 arrested illegal miners die in NSCDC custody
At least 33 suspected illegal miners arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State have allegedly died following a suspected disease outbreak. The NSCDC Niger State Commandant, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursd...
2027: ADC raises alarm over alleged PVC-buying in North
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has alerted Nigerians to an alleged organised operation to purchase and collect Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, from citizens in parts of the North ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party alleged that individuals acting in the interest of...
Police repatriate Chinese fugitive wanted over rosewood smuggling
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, has repatriated a Chinese national, Zhang Shijie, to Guangzhou, China, following his arrest in Nigeria over alleged large-scale smuggling of endangered African Rosewood. Force...
UN mission says US committed war crimes in Iran
The report also accused the Iranian government of illegal killings, torture and persecution of protesters. The post UN mission says US committed war crimes in Iran appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Police, Miyetti Allah meet to prevent farmer-herder clashes in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has held a strategic security meeting with the leadership of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in the state to strengthen measures aimed at preventing farmer-herder clashes ahead of the harvest season. The meeting, hel...
EFCC arraigns man over N6.85m vehicle fraud in Abuja
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Idris Gana Mohammed over an alleged N6.85 million fraud after he was accused of collecting money for a Toyota Camry and failing to deliver the vehicle. Mohammed was arraigned by the EFCC Abuja Zonal Directorate on ...
Don’t leave crime-fighting to police alone – Lagos CP tells residents
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Tijani, has called on residents and other community stakeholders to work closely with security agencies in the fight against crime and the maintenance of peace. Tijani made the appeal on Thursday at a stakeholders’ security meeting...
Court jails South African woman 25 years in Abuja for importing heroin into Nigeria
The South African woman was arrested by NDLEA operatives on 6 July at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, after 14 large blocks of heroin were found in her luggage. The post Court jails South African woman 25 years in Abuja for importing heroin into Nigeria appeared ...