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Catch up on top Nigerian news: DSS bans civil arrests, Fubara signs N1.84tn budget, N14m raised for graduate, and other key stories. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-dss-bans-civil-arrests-fubara-signs-n1-84tn-budget-online-mockery-raises-n14m-for-graduate-other-top-s...
The International Criminal Court, ICC, has dismissed a case filed by an unknown submitter against Nigeria over alleged crimes against humanity. The international body dismissed the filing titled, “Formal Communication Requesting Investigation into Systemic Kidnappings in Nigeria ...
…. vows action over petition by unknown person By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has dismissed as false the claim that the International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating Nigeria for allege...
ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has debunked a viral notice directing successful applicants in the 2026 constable recruitment exercise to report for training on September 18, describing the information as false, fake and unauthorised. The Force Public Relations Department,...
A legal practitioner and public affairs analyst, Maxwell Okpara, has called for the criminalisation of non-payment of pensions in Nigeria. Okpara made this call on Thursday during an interview on Arise Television. He was reacting to reports that operatives of the Lagos State Poli...
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE, Operation FANSAN YAMMA and other Nigerian Army formations have overpowered terrorists and rescued seven kidnapped victims across four states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. In a post on X on Thursday, the Nigeria Army said the troops also...
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, directed the Inspector-General of Police and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to allow the detained self-styled Director-General (DG) of an alleged “non-existent” Presidential...
By Kingsley Omonobi The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has presented life insurance benefits totalling ₦2,317,177,094 to 2,971 next of kin and family members of police officers who died in the line of duty. Disu presented the cheques on Thursday at the Force Head...
The Nigeria Police Force has disbursed N2.3 billion to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kins of deceased police officers, covering insurance policy years spanning 2017 to 2025. The post IGP Disu disburses N2.3 billion to 2,971 families of deceased police officers appeared first on...
Ogun State Police arrested Ayomide Kamula for the alleged rape of a 19-year-old in Ijebu-Igbo, launching a manhunt for an accomplice. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-one-in-ogun-over-rape-of-19-year-old/...
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP, and the Nigeria Police Force to grant Adeniyi Adeyemi unimpeded access to lawyers of his choice. Adeyemi is linked to the alleged fake Presidential Forei...
Three suspected armed robbers have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command in the Alakuko area of the state, with three locally made pistols and eight rounds of live ammunition recovered from them. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebesi, di...
Lagos Police arrested three suspected carjackers in Alakuko, recovering pistols and ammunition. Efforts are ongoing to dismantle the criminal syndicate. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-three-suspected-lagos-carjackers-recover-pistols/...
The Nigeria Police Force has paid N2.3bn in insurance and welfare benefits to 2,971 families of deceased officers, demonstrating commitment to their well-b Read More: https://punchng.com/police-pay-n2-3bn-to-families-of-2971-deceased-officers/...
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday ordered the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), and the Nigeria Police Force to permit Adeniyi Adeyemi, who is linked to the alleged fake Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (...
Police operatives attached to the Ijebu-Igbo Division of the Ogun State Command have arrested one Ayomide Kamula in connection with the alleged gang rape of a 19-year old girl in Oke Sopen area, Ijebu-Igbo, in the Ijebu North Local Government Area. The suspect, Kamula, 20, was ar...
Afrobeats superstar, Davido has publicly mocked the Nigeria Police Force over reports that many of its officers deployed to Osun State for the August 15 governorship election remain stranded in the state weeks after the poll. Reacting to the report via his verified X handle, Davi...
The development comes amid a crackdown by the Niger State Government on unauthorised mining The post Four Chinese nationals arrested over illegal mining in Niger appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army has rescued Mrs Adonkie, wife of retired Brigadier General Basil Adonkie, who was abducted from her residence in Abuja on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. The Army also arrested two suspected members of the kidnapping syndicate and recovered an AK...
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to deepening its partnership with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) through joint training, capacity building, intelligence sharing an...
An Ogun State man has been arrested for allegedly killing Oje Ejeh, a Lagos-based housekeeper, in Mowe-Ofada. Police confirm the Ogun murder investigation Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-man-arrested-for-killing-lagos-housekeeper/...
An Ogun State pastor and his wife were found dead after an alleged domestic fight. Police are investigating the tragic incident in Akinode/Ibogun community Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-pastor-wife-found-dead-after-alleged-domestic-fight/...
The SSS DG speaks on the agency’s institutional reforms, international cooperation and the fight against terrorism and other crimes. The post INTERVIEW: How we are reforming the SSS – DG, Oluwatosin Ajayi appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued Mrs. Adonkie, wife of a retired general, hours after her abduction from her Abuja residence. Two suspects arreste Read More: https://punchng.com/army-rescues-retired-generals-wife-hours-after-abuja-abduction/...
The police said the officers were found complicit in the alleged killing of the motorist and would face criminal charges in court. The post Police dismiss four officers over fatal shooting of motorist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has recalled how the Nigerian Air Force assisted the Nigeria Police Force in bringing down a notorious criminal in Rivers State known as 2Baba. The IGP spoke on Wednesday when he received the Chief of the Air Staff, Niger...
The Nigerian Army has successfully rescued the wife of a retired brigadier general who was abducted from her residence on September 1, 2026. Following the kidnap, troops of the Guards Brigade and Army Headquarters (AHQ) Garrison had launched a coordinated pursuit operation along ...
Catch up on Nigeria’s top stories: Reps uncover PFIPC fraud, Uber exits Nigeria, NDC disowns candidates, Wike on Adeleke, and police dismissals. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-reps-uncover-58-bank-accounts-linked-to-pfipc-uber-exits-nigeria-other-top-stories/...
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested two suspected child traffickers and rescued a four-year-old girl in Kuje. The suspects, identified as Rose Daniel and Blessing John, were apprehended on August 27, 2026, while allegedly attempting to flee with the ch...
By Providence Ayanfeoluwa LAGOS — The Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has urged the Federal Government to move beyond intercepting illegal firearms at Nigerian ports and trace the entire supply chain to prevent weapons from leaving their countries of origin. The call fo...
By Florencemary Nwabueze ABEOKUTA — Tragedy struck at Ogungbade village, near Ayerose village in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, after a man identified as Tajudeen Yekini allegedly killed his wife, Tioyin Edunjobi, in their apartment. The incident occurred at a...
The Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, has welcomed the arrest of suspects involved in the alleged vandalism of electricity infrastructure in Ikirun, Osun State. The company said it was cooperating fully with the Nigeria Police Force in the ongoing investigation into...
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Taskforce has engaged commercial motorcycle operators and transport unions on voluntary compliance with the state’s traffic regulations, warning that operators who violate the ban on restricted routes risk arrest and impoundment of the...
The Nigerian Navy has foiled an illegal recruitment and training scheme operating outside the framework of recognised law in Essien Udim Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State and arrested 12 persons comprising six suspected organisers/officials, five recruits or trainees and o...
“We did not vote for APC to arrest our leaders. Our votes this time will go to those who want our progress,” Mr Abubakar said The post 2027: Release our leader or forget our votes – Miyetti Allah tells Tinubu appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed a social media publication directing prospective Police Constable recruits to report for training on September 18, 2026. The Force, in a disclaimer posted on its X handle on Wednesday, said the publication was not an official communication a...
OPay is collaborating with the DSS and Nigeria Police to investigate false shutdown rumours circulating online, assuring customers of continued operations. Read More: https://punchng.com/opay-seeks-dss-police-probe-over-shutdown-rumour/...
“OPay is going nowhere. The message that is circulating online is false. It did not come from OPay. There is no decision from OPay or by OPay to shut down its operations in Nigeria, and there is no indefinite leave,” OPay’s COO, Mr Adekunle said. The post SSS, Police investigatin...
ABUJA — Fintech company OPay has disclosed that it is working with the Department of State Services, DSS, and the Nigeria Police Force to investigate false information circulating on social media claiming that the company is shutting down its operations in Nigeria. OPay’s Chief L...
By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — The Director-General of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons, NCCSALW, DIG Johnson Kokumo (rtd.), has dismissed as fake news a viral video alleging that suspects arrested over the importation of illegal arms through the T...
The Nigeria Police Force has said it is not responsible for controlling roaming cattle in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, stating that its intervention would only become necessary when the animals are linked to an offence. The police spokesperson, CSP Ani Iniedu, made this ...
Fintech company OPay says it has requested that the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police launch investigations into recent false information circulating on social media that the company is shutting down. The post BREAKING: OPay asks DSS, Police to investigate...
The Nigeria Police Force states controlling roaming cows in Abuja is not its mandate, only intervening if animals commit an offence or cause damage. Read More: https://punchng.com/control-of-roaming-cows-in-abuja-not-police-responsibility-spokesperson/...
Stay informed with our Nigeria News Recap. Top stories include efforts to curb 2027 election tension, NLC rejecting petrol price hike, and Kano abduction. Read More: https://punchng.com/morning-recap-police-abdulsalami-panel-move-to-curb-2027-tension-nlc-rejects-petrol-price-hike...
The alleged offences include kidnapping, armed robbery, culpable homicide, motorcycle theft, thuggery and possession of illicit substances. The post Police arrest 12 over kidnapping, other alleged offences appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria ....
Police and Abdulsalami panel intensify efforts to curb rising political tension and inciting comments ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-campaigns-police-abdulsalami-panel-move-to-curb-rising-tension/...
Nigeria Police Force arrested 13 suspects for murder, child abuse, and gun violence in nationwide raids. Firearms recovered, abducted passengers rescued. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-13-suspects-for-murder-child-abuse-offences-in-nationwide-raids/...
Lagos Police deny teargassing pensioners protesting unpaid entitlements, calling reports false. CDHR demands probe into alleged incident and payment of ret Read More: https://punchng.com/police-deny-teargassing-lagos-pensioners-cdhr-demands-probe/...
A fire incident at Pumpum Nuri Water Site in Geidam, Yobe State, destroyed several shops, causing traders to lose millions of naira. Learn more about the Y Read More: https://punchng.com/fire-guts-shops-in-yobe/...
The Nigeria Police Force has launched the Vigilant App, allowing Nigerians to easily report financial fraud cases, upload evidence, and track progress. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-unveil-app-for-nigerians-to-report-fraud-cases/...
The Ogun State Government has issued a fresh flood alert ahead of the second phase of the 2026 rainy season, urging residents in vulnerable communities to remain vigilant and relocate to safer locations where necessary. The state Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, said t...
Five suspects are in police custody in Bauchi after operatives of the Nigeria Police Force reportedly found two suspected human eyes and other items believed to be connected to money rituals in their possession. The Zone 12 Police Public Relations Officer, SP Jalige Mohammed, mad...
Catch up on Nigeria’s top stories: Tinubu’s $1tn economy target, police rescue NYSC members, IPOB’s 2027 election threat, and a Nigerian driver jailed in t Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-reforms-have-put-nigeria-on-path-to-1tn-economy-says-tinubu-police-rescue-nysc-...
A Nigerian-British taxi driver, Kolawole Erunkulu has been jailed for six years after falling asleep at the wheel and causing a crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Surrey, UK. Surrey Police said Erunkulu of Bexleyheath, pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving afte...
The Nigeria Police Force has opened an investigation into alleged inciting remarks made by the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba. The police also confirmed that Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represents Osun East, and the Chairman of Kuje Area...
By Kingsley Omonobi The Force Headquarters on Tuesday disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force has commenced investigations into alleged inciting statements made by the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba; Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Fed...
A Nigerian taxi driver has been jailed for six years in the UK after a fatal crash caused by him falling asleep at the wheel. Learn more about the dangers Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-court-jails-sleep-deprived-nigerian-taxi-driver-for-fatal-crash/...
Nigerian comedian and influencer, Aderombi Adedayo Martins, popularly known as DeeOne, has called out the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Tunji Disu, for allegedly shielding VeryDarkMan from arrest. DeeOne stated this in an Instagram video on Tuesday while reacting to the allege...
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — A former member of the House of Representatives and All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Ehiozuwa Agbonayinma, has petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), giving the agency 14 days to reopen and prosecute a financial crimes cas...
Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has advised the Lagos State Police Command to, without wasting more time, apologise for allegedly teargassing pensioners during a protest. The organisation condemned the alleged action. MURIC made the assertions in a statement issued by its Executive...
