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Ondo Tragedy: Police arrest suspect over poisonous drinks that allegedly killed 29 people
The police said the suspect, Oloruntoba Babatunde, a.k.a. “Meko,” is currently assisting the Force in the investigations. The post Ondo Tragedy: Police arrest suspect over poisonous drinks that allegedly killed 29 people appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Terror Alert: CAN, Muslims tighten security in Osun
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Following an alert by the Department of State Services, DSS, over an alleged plan to attack worship centres in Osun State, the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, and the Muslim community have adopted measures to prevent possible attacks. The developm...
S’Africa silent as outrage trails killing of two Nigerians
Outrage grows over the killing of two Nigerians, Michael Fakunle and James Nwankwo, in South Africa, amid recurring xenophobic attacks and police brutality Read More: https://punchng.com/safrica-silent-as-outrage-trails-killing-of-two-nigerians/...
Redefining Lagos waste crisis
Lagos generates over 13,000 metric tonnes of waste daily, creating an environmental emergency. This is a call to redefine the crisis as an economic opportu Read More: https://punchng.com/redefining-lagos-waste-crisis/...
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with AK-47 in Edo
Nigerian Army troops have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition along the Benin-Sapele Road in Edo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/troops-arrest-suspected-kidnapper-with-ak-47-in-edo/...
Abandoned truck, piling rig raise safety fears on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Motorists and residents raise safety concerns over an abandoned truck and piling rig obstructing the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, warning of potential crashes. Read More: https://punchng.com/abandoned-truck-piling-rig-raise-safety-fears-on-lagos-ibadan-expressway/...
Police arrest 262 suspects, rescue 27 kidnapped victims
The Nigeria Police Force says it arrested 262 suspects for various crimes and rescued 27 kidnapped victims in operations across the country in one week. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-262-suspects-rescue-27-kidnapped-victims-2/...
Driver steals employer’s car two days after hiring, accomplice arrested
A driver allegedly stole his employer’s Toyota Camry in Lagos two days after being hired. Police in Ogun State have arrested an accomplice and recovered th Read More: https://punchng.com/driver-steals-employers-car-two-days-after-hiring-accomplice-arrested/...
‘How I made $700 from posting my 8-year-old daughter’s pornographic video’ – Woman
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that the police in Anambra State arrested Mrs Onyeanusia on Friday in connection with the incident. The post ‘How I made $700 from posting my 8-year-old daughter’s pornographic video’ – Woman appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Turkey: Iheanacho fires goal no 9 in Bursaspor’s draw with Esenler Erokspor
Kelechi Iheanacho continued his impressive scoring form in Bursaspor’s 2-2 home draw against Esenler Erokspor on Sunday. Iheanacho opened scoring for the home team in the 16th minute. The Nigeria international has now registered nine goals and two assists in seven league appearan...
Police neutralise four bandits, rescue seven kidnap victims, arrest 13 suspects
Four suspected armed bandits have been neutralised, seven kidnapped victims rescued and 13 suspects arrested in separate police operations across the country, the Nigeria Police Force has disclosed. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in the State-b...
CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rivers United, Shooting Stars crash out, El-Kanemi progress
Nigeria suffered mixed fortunes in the CAF inter-club competitions on Sunday, with Rivers United and Shooting Stars eliminated. At the same time, El-Kanemi Warriors advanced to the second preliminary round of the Confederation Cup. The post CAF Inter-Club Competitions: Rivers Uni...
Insecurity: Police arrest 262 suspects, rescue 27 kidnap victims
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force said on Sunday that its operatives arrested 262 suspected criminals, rescued 27 kidnapped victims and recovered 34 firearms and 375 rounds of live ammunition in nationwide operations conducted between September 5 and 11, 2026. ...
Police chief orders detention of officer who shot seven-year-old boy
Mr Azare has visited a seven-year-old boy injured during a stop-and-search operation in Uyo and ordered the detention of the officer, pending investigation. The post Police chief orders detention of officer who shot seven-year-old boy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
NIS, Chinese Immigration Authorities Partner On Intelligence Sharing, Capacity-Building
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is set to collaborate with its Chinese counterpart to strengthen international cooperation in migration management and address emerging transnational crimes. The decision on the development was taken at the just-concluded global Sub-Forum on ...
Akwa Ibom govt denies involvement in EFCC’s seizure of ex Gov Udom’s Lagos property
Akwa Ibom State government has dismissed the allegation of being involved in the seizure of ex-governor Udom Emmanuel’s property in Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The 2027 governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Akwa Ibom S...
NDLEA seizes tonnes of cannabis, other drugs in seven states
In Kano, operatives raided a location in Sabon Gari and arrested 20-year-old Saidu Adamu with 785,000 capsules of Pregabalin weighing 669.425kg. The post NDLEA seizes tonnes of cannabis, other drugs in seven states appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
NEMA coordinates Enugu building collapse rescue
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, is coordinating rescue operations following the collapse of a four-storey uncompleted building at Independence Layout, Enugu State. The incident occurred at about 6 a.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026, prompti...
Army arrests suspected kidnapper with arms in Edo
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, with an AK-47 rifle and ammunition along the Benin-Sapele Road in Edo Sta Read More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-suspected-kidnapper-with-arms-in-edo/...
Police unlawfully declare radio presenter wanted – Amnesty International
The rights group said both the station's manager, Charles Abah, and a security guard were arrested during the raid. The post Police unlawfully declare radio presenter wanted – Amnesty International appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
NDLEA seizes UK-bound cannabis, drugs hidden in bread, speakers
The NDLEA has intercepted UK-bound synthetic cannabis and other drugs concealed in bread and speakers, arresting several suspects across Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-seizes-uk-bound-cannabis-drugs-hidden-in-bread-speakers/...
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with gun in Edo
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – TROOPS of 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, Operation WABAIZIGAN on said they have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State. The suspect,...
Gunmen abduct six imams in Zamfara – Police
An army spokesperson also confirmed the kidnapping to PREMIUM TIMES. The post Gunmen abduct six imams in Zamfara – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Ogun police track stolen car to Ifo hotel, arrest suspect
The Ogun State Police Command has recovered a stolen 2016 Toyota Camry at a hotel in Ifo, less than eight hours after it was reported stolen. The vehicle, belonging to an Indian national based at the Ilupeju Industrial Estate, Lagos, was allegedly stolen on Wednesday by his drive...
Troops arrest suspected kidnapper, recover AK-47
By Kingsley Omonobi BENIN — Troops of the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Wabaizigan, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle and ammunition during a targeted operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo Stat...
Morning recap: Terrorists plot attacks on Osun worship centres, Lagos crackdown raises child protection concerns, other top stories
The DSS has alerted leaders in Osun State to an alleged plan by terrorists to attack worship centres and markets to frustrate the 2027 elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-terrorists-plot-attacks-on-osun-worship-centres-lagos-crackdown-raises-child-protection-c...
Soldiers arrest three suspects after 17-year-old was killed in Plateau
The arrests followed a military operation on Saturday, after troops received intelligence on the killing and moved to a settlement believed to have been used by the attackers The post Soldiers arrest three suspects after 17-year-old was killed in Plateau appeared first on Premium...
Police recover stolen Toyota Camry in Ogun, arrest one suspect
Ogun State Police have recovered a stolen 2016 Toyota Camry from a hotel in Ifo and arrested one suspect less than eight hours after it was reported stolen Read More: https://punchng.com/police-recover-stolen-toyota-camry-in-ogun-arrest-one-suspect/...
How I discovered my wife was sexually molesting our daughter – Husband
PREMIUM TIMES previously reported that the police in Anambra State arrested Mrs Onyeanusia on Friday in connection with the incident. The post How I discovered my wife was sexually molesting our daughter – Husband appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Tinubu under fire over fake agencies in federal civil service
Reactions have trailed the existence of fake agencies in the Federal Civil Service under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu. Many Nigerians from all walks of life have come down heavily on Tinubu’s administration, with some questioning the policies he and members...
Edo: Army arrests suspected kidnapper, recovers AK-47 on Benin–Sapele Road
Troops of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, operating under Operation WABAIZIGAN, have arrested a suspected kidnapper and recovered an AK-47 rifle during an operation along the Benin–Sapele Road in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. The Nigerian Army disclosed this in a p...
Police rescue abducted cleric in Ebonyi
The police recovered a locally made Beretta pistol and a stolen mobile phone in separate operations in the state. The post Police rescue abducted cleric in Ebonyi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Army arrests suspected kidnapper, recovers AK-47 in Edo
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected kidnapper, Olamide Oyeniyi, and recovered an AK-47 rifle in Ikpoba-Okha LGA of Edo State. Read More: https://punchng.com/army-arrests-suspected-kidnapper-recovers-ak-47-in-edo/...
How theatre assistant performed surgery in Cross River; nabbed
The Police command in Cross River has arrested a theatre assistant over an alleged unauthorised hernia surgery performed on a 60-year-old man at a private clinic in Ekori, Yakurr LGA. Read Also: Abuja barber’s ‘surgery’ made child bleed to death The command said the patient, whos...
Police arrest suspected vehicle theft kingpin in Ogun, recover stolen car
Ogun State Police have arrested a suspected vehicle theft kingpin, Mosuru Issa, and recovered a stolen Toyota Camry during a stop-and-search operation. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-suspected-vehicle-theft-kingpin-in-ogun-recover-stolen-car/...
Xenophobia: Over 30 Nigerians killed by South African police since 2022 – Ambassador
“Nigeria’s patience is running thin,” the ambassador, Femi Fani-Kayode, declared. The post Xenophobia: Over 30 Nigerians killed by South African police since 2022 – Ambassador appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Man arrested over alleged arson named mother as instigator – Police
During preliminary questioning, Mr Ekpo allegedly claimed that his 61-year-old mother sent him to set the house ablaze. The post Man arrested over alleged arson named mother as instigator – Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
2027: APC fires back at Kwankwaso over promise to take care of Atiku
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has fired back at the Vice Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Rabiu Kwankwaso, over his offer to take care of Atiku Abubakar if the former vice-president withdraws from the 2027 presidential race. The party’s National Pu...
Police arrest suspected car theft kingpin, recover stolen vehicle in Mowe
Operatives of the Mowe Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected vehicle theft kingpin, Mosuru Issa, 28, and recovered a stolen Toyota Camry. Issa was arrested during a stop-and-search operation along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday at about 7:30 a...
Suspected vehicle theft kingpin arrested in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old suspected vehicle theft kingpin, Mosuru Issa, and recovered a stolen wine-coloured Toyota Camry along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. Issa, of Osungboye Street, Agege, Lagos State, was arrested by ...
IGP not opposed to citizens recording police officers – Media aide
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu is not opposed to citizens recording police officers while carrying out their duties in public. The Force New Media Officer, Aliyu Giwa, said Disu’s concern was with the misuse of such rec...
IG didn’t ban recording police, only opposes misuse for skits — Media officer
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the IG is not against citizens recording officers but is concerned about the misuse of such videos for skits. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-didnt-ban-recording-police-only-opposes-misuse-for-skits-media-officer/...
Xenophobia: Two more Nigerians killed in South Africa, toll rises to seven
Investigations into these cases are still pending, and no arrests have been made in the past months. The post Xenophobia: Two more Nigerians killed in South Africa, toll rises to seven appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Police summon officers over alleged assault of Adeleke in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has ordered some officers accused of assaulting a man, Olugbenga Adeleke, to appear before the Commissioner of Police following the circulation of a video in which he narrated his alleged ordeal. The command’s spokesperson, Abimbola Adebisi, disclos...
Alarm in Lagos markets, as fraudsters target 125 business owners
By Evelyn Usman No fewer than 125 businessmen operating in some of Lagos’ major markets have been pencilled down as potential victims by suspected fraud syndicates, in what the police described as a disturbing web of calculated targeting. Read Also: ‘If God saves me, I’ll never d...
CP summons officer after Lagos man alleges assault, extortion
The Lagos State Police Command has summoned officers from Ebenezer Police Station after a man, Olugbenga Adeleke, alleged assault and extortion in a viral Read More: https://punchng.com/cp-summons-officer-after-lagos-man-alleges-assault-extortion/...
SANs counter IG, say Nigerians have right to record officers
Senior Advocates of Nigeria have countered the Inspector-General of Police, stating that Nigerians have a legal right to record officers on duty in public. Read More: https://punchng.com/sans-counter-ig-say-nigerians-have-right-to-record-officers/...
Police arrest fraud syndicate targeting 125 Lagos traders
Police in Lagos have arrested six members of a fraud syndicate targeting traders with fake commodity deals, recovering a list of 125 potential victims. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-fraud-syndicate-targeting-125-lagos-traders/...
Lawyer faults IGP’s comment, insists Nigerians have right to film police on duty
During an interaction with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP had expressed concern that Nigerians have started recording police officers everywhere, including at restaurants. The post Lawyer faults IGP’s comment, insists Nigerians have ri...
Bandits kill four police officers, seven civilians in Benue attack
The police say attack lasted about seven hours. The post Bandits kill four police officers, seven civilians in Benue attack appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Police debunk fake release on 50,000 constables
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA: The Nigeria Police Force has debunked a purported press release directing the commencement of training for 50,000 newly recruited police constables. The fake document, titled, “IGP OLATUNJI RILWAN DISU DIRECTS COMMENCEMENT OF TRAINING FOR 50,000 NEWLY R...
EFCC, FBI probe alleged USAID funds diversion
By Innocent Anaba LAGOS: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have agreed to deepen collaboration in investigating alleged diversion and mismanagement of funds provided under United States Government-suppo...
Nigeria Police disowns report on training of 50,000 newly recruited Constables
The Nigeria Police Force has refuted a report claiming that the IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu directed the commencement of training for newly recruited Constables. The story which surfaced on social media recently had claimed that the purported training was for 50,000 newly hired Cons...
South Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged fraud
The police said the victims were targeted “through sophisticated online relationships used to defraud them of their money.” The post South Africa extradites six Nigerians to US over alleged fraud appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
EFCC, FBI Launch Joint Probe Into Alleged Diversion Of USAID Funds
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have commenced a joint investigation into the alleged diversion and mismanagement of funds provided under United States Government-supported programmes in Nigeria. The ...
Anambra police operatives cautioned against illegal arrest, detention, advised to seek ADR in resolving crisis
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 13, Ukpo, Anambra State, AIG Miller Gajere Dantawaye, has cautioned operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, Anambra State Command against indiscriminate arrest and detention of suspects to please complainants. The AIG wh...
Police debunk fake statement on training of 50,000 new constables
The Nigeria Police Force has disclaimed a fake press statement circulating on social media about the commencement of training for 50,000 new constables. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-debunk-fake-statement-on-training-of-50000-new-constables/...
FBI partners EFCC to probe alleged diversion of USAID funds in Nigeria
The United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, is to partner with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to probe alleged mismanagement and diversion of funds released for US-backed health programmes in Nigeria. The probe will cover every organisation and g...