Governor Makinde Pledges Security Reset after Receiving Report on Oriire Abduction
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has received the report from a judicial inquiry into the Oriire student abduction and pledged a security reset.
Crime & Justice
Young Man Allegedly Kills Police Sergeant During Stop and Search in Lagos
A 21-year-old has been accused of killing a police sergeant during a stop and search operation in Lagos, according to reports.
Survivors Speak Out: The Tragic Deaths of 37 Mining Suspects in Minna’s Cell of Death
Survivors recount the horrific conditions and deaths of 37 mining suspects held by the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps in Minna, Niger State.
Court Convicts 21 Firms of Operating Illegal Investment Schemes, Imposes N630m Fines
A total of 21 firms have been convicted for operating illegal investment schemes in violation of the Banks and Other Financial Institutions Act of 2020. The Economic and…
Police Arrest Commissioner, Four Others Over Deputy Director’s Death
Delta State Police Command has arrested the Commissioner for Secondary Education, Dr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, and four other suspects over the death of a Deputy Director in the state…
Edo Special Criminal Court Set to Deliver First Kidnapping Verdict Tomorrow
The Edo State Special Criminal Court in Benin City will deliver its first judgment in a kidnapping case on Tuesday, September 29. This trial marks a significant step…
Uncovering the Tragic Consequences: Deaths in NSCDC Custody and Nigeria’s Detention Crisis
A chilling incident involving thirty-seven illegal miners has brought the issue of Nigeria's detention crisis to the forefront, raising questions about accountability and the welfare of those in…
Deepening Security Crisis: Concerns Raised Over Attacks in Plateau, Zamfara and Niger States
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has expressed concern over reported killings, attacks and mass abductions in Plateau, Zamfara and Niger states.
Fire Guts Abuja Gas Outlet at Liberty Junction
A gas outlet at Liberty Junction, Kubwa, Abuja was damaged by a fire on Sunday morning. The Federal Fire Service acted quickly to contain the blaze.
Newlywed Arrested with Cocaine at Enugu Airport: A Troubling Trend
A newlywed man has been arrested by the NDLEA for attempting to traffic cocaine at Enugu airport. The arrest raises concerns about drug trafficking and its impact on…
Woman Arrested for Alleged Smuggling of Alcohol into Ogun Prison
A woman has been arrested by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) in Ogun State for attempting to smuggle alcohol into Ibara Custodial Centre.
LASTMA Clamps Down: Over 80 Vehicles Impounded for Traffic Violations in Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded over 80 vehicles for various traffic offences during a recent enforcement operation in the bustling city.
Nigeria Seizes Massive Haul of Opioid Tablets at Lagos Airport
In a significant anti-drug operation, Nigerian authorities have seized 2.55 million opioid tablets at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport in Lagos.
Exclusive: Allegations of Mismanagement Against Taraba SEMA Boss
An exclusive report from SaharaReporters accuses the Head of Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) of diverting relief materials and using funds for his daughter's medical bills in…
Military Operation Rescues Over 60 Kidnap Victims, Arrests Suspects Across Nigeria
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) reports that troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have successfully rescued over 60 kidnapped individuals and arrested 44 suspects during operations across…