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Sep

03

2026

“They Were Paid to Kill My Son”: Father Cries for Justice Over UNIPORT Graduate’s Police Shooting

CRIME, NEWS#AnthonyObodo, #JusticeForAnthonyObodo, #NigeriaPolice, #PoliceBrutality, #PoliceShooting, #PortHarcourt, #Riversstate, #UNIPORTGraduateKilled

“They Were Paid to Kill My Son”: Father Cries for Justice Over UNIPORT Graduate’s Police Shooting The death of a 22-year-old UNIPORT graduate in Port Harcourt has triggered protests and renewed anger over alleged police brutality, after his father claimed that officers involved in the shooting were paid to kill his son. Anthony Obodo, a 22-year-old University of Port Harcourt graduate, was allegedly shot by police officers in Port Harcourt on August 27, 2026. His father, Princewill Obodo, has alleged that the officers were paid to kill his son. The incident triggered protests at Agip Junction, while the Rivers State…

Aug

25

2026

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What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge

CRIME, NEWS#AccidentalDischarge, #CrimeAndJustice, #IshmaelIwatt, #NationalIndustrialCourt, #NigeriaJudiciary, #NigeriaPolice, #PoliceCorporal, #PoliceDismissal

What NIC Did to Police Officer Who Shot Woman at Checkpoint, Claimed ‘Accidental Discharge By Our Correspondent He was acquitted of murder, but the victory did not bring back his police job. A National Industrial Court ruling has upheld the dismissal of Corporal Ishmael Iwatt, saying his "accidental discharge" defence raised serious concerns about his ability to safely handle a service rifle Can a police officer be reinstated after being acquitted of murder? Not necessarily. The National Industrial Court has ruled that a criminal acquittal does not automatically restore employment where an officer was dismissed after disciplinary proceedings over his…

Jul

06

2026

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FCT CP Sanusi Promises Nigerians Different Police Force as GOMEP-NG Confers Award of Honour

CRIME, SECURITY#AkpovokeOtiti, #CPAMSanusi, #CrimePrevention, #GOMEPNG, #LawEnforcement, #NigeriaPolice, #PoliceReform, #security

FCT CP Sanusi Promises Nigerians Different Police Force as GOMEP-NG Confers Award of Honour By Charity Uwakwe We will give Nigerians a different Police Force—more civil, more professional and more committed to serving the people," FCT Commissioner of Police A.M. Sanusi declared after receiving an Award of Honour from GOMEP-NG. The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, CP A.M. Sanusi, has assured Nigerians of a "different Police Force" built on professionalism, discipline and people-centred policing after receiving an Award of Honour from the Guild of Online Media Editors and Publishers of Nigeria (GOMEP-NG) during a courtesy…

Dec

23

2025

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Doris Ogala Regains Freedom as Pastor Chris Okafor Reportedly Kneels to Beg for Peace

ENTERTAINMENTS#BreachOfPromise, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #CelebrityControversy, #DorisOgala, #EntertainmentNewsNigeria, #GraceNation, #NigeriaPolice, #NollywoodNews, #PastorChrisOkafor, #SaharaReporters, #TakeItBackMovement

Doris Ogala Regains Freedom as Pastor Chris Okafor Reportedly Kneels to Beg for Peace "Nollywood actress Doris Ogala regains freedom after her Abuja rearrest, as Pastor Chris Okafor reportedly kneels to beg for peace amid a high-profile breach of promise controversy." Drama as Doris Ogala Freed, Pastor Chris Okafor Begs Actress for PeacePolice Release Doris Ogala After Abuja Rearrest, Pastor Okafor Seeks ReconciliationDoris Ogala Released in Lagos Amid Alleged Pressure, Pastor Okafor Appeals for Peace Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has regained her freedom following her release by the Nigeria Police Force in Lagos, days after she was rearrested in Abuja…

Dec

22

2025

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Police Arrest Housewife, Accomplice for Staging Own Kidnapping, Extorting ₦2.5m from S-Africa-Based Husband

POLITICS#BreakingNewsNigeria, #CrimeNewsNigeria, #ExtortionCase, #FakeKidnapping, #KidnappingScam, #LagosCrime, #LagosPolice, #NAOSNP, #NigeriaPolice, #PoliceArrest, #Securitynews, #SouthAfricaNigeria

Police Arrest Housewife, Accomplice for Staging Own Kidnapping, Extorting ₦2.5m from S-Africa-Based Husband "Lagos Police arrest a housewife and accomplice for staging her own kidnapping and extorting ₦2.5m from her S- Africa-based husband." The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old housewife, Mrs. Misturah Bada, and her alleged accomplice, Adedamola Daniel, for orchestrating a staged kidnapping that led to the extortion of ₦2.5 million from her husband, a Nigerian resident in South Africa. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed that operatives…

Dec

20

2025

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Lagos Police Bust Fake Kidnapping Syndicate, Arrest Five Over ₦1.7m Ransom Scam

CRIME#AntiKidnappingSquad, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #CrimeNewsNigeria, #FakeKidnapping, #KidnappingHoax, #LagosPolice, #LagosSecurity, #NigeriaNews, #NigeriaPolice, #PoliceArrest, #PublicSafety, #ViralVideoHoax

Lagos Police Bust Fake Kidnapping Syndicate, Arrest Five Over ₦1.7m Ransom Scam "Lagos Police uncover a stage-managed kidnapping involving a viral schoolboy video, arresting five suspects over a ₦1.7 million ransom scam. Full details." The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled a fake kidnapping syndicate following the arrest of five suspects linked to a viral video showing a schoolboy pleading for his life in what was later uncovered to be a stage-managed abduction. Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad arrested the suspects on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at about 1:00 p.m., after an intelligence-driven investigation into the widely circulated video…

Dec

17

2025

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Lagos Police Arrest Influencer ‘Peller’ Over Reckless Driving, Live-Streamed Crash

ENTERTAINMENTS#BreakingNewsNigeria, #LagosNews, #LagosPolice, #LiveStreamingCrash, #NigeriaPolice, #PellerArrested, #PublicSafety, #RecklessDriving, #RoadSafety, #SocialMediaInfluencer, #TrafficOffence, #ViralVideo

Lagos Police Arrest Influencer ‘Peller’ Over Reckless Driving, Live-Streamed Crash "Lagos State Police arrest social media influencer ‘Peller’ over a viral reckless driving video that led to a road crash. Police warn content creators against dangerous online stunts." The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained popular social media influencer, Habeeb Hamzat, widely known as “Peller,” following a viral video showing him driving recklessly while live-streaming, an act that reportedly led to a dangerous road crash. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP), the Command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi,…

Dec

12

2025

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Anambra Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Vandalism at International Company

NEWS#AguluNews, #AnambraPolice, #AnambraSecurity, #AnambraState, #ArmedRobberyInAnambra, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #CrimeAndSecurity, #NigeriaPolice, #PoliceArrestSuspects, #PoliceRaid

Anambra Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Armed Robbery, Vandalism at International Company "Anambra Police arrest five suspects over armed robbery and vandalism at an international company in Agulu, recovering a gun, ammunition, and a motorcycle." The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspects in connection with a reported case of “armed robbery,” “vandalism,” and theft at an international company located in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the arrests were made during a coordinated operation carried out on the evening of December 8, 2025, by operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Awkuzu,…

Nov

17

2025

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WIKE: Military confirms assassination attempt on Yerima in Abuja

NATIONAL NEWS#AbujaNews, #AMYerima, #AssassinationAttempt, #BreakingNewsNigeria, #DefenceNews, #FCTNews, #GoogleNews, #LtYerima, #MilitaryInvestigation, #NavyOfficer, #NigeriaMilitary, #NigerianNavy, #NigerianPolitics, #NigeriaPolice, #NyesomWike, #SecurityAlert, #TrendingNigeria, #ViralVideo, #Wike

WIKE: Military confirms assassination attempt on Yerima in Abuja The Nigeria Military has confirmed the attempted assassination against the navy officer who recently was involved in an altercation with the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, Officer A.M. Yerima Earlier , it was reported that the young Nigerian Navy officer, Lieutenant A.M. Yerima, whose video went viral last week reportedly escaped an assassination attempt on Sunday evening in Abuja, just days after his widely publicised confrontation with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. Confirming the alleged assassination attempt, the Military in a post on Facebook wrote: "Lt. AM…

Oct

31

2025

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Zone 2 Police Nab Six Armed Robbers in Ogun, Recover Guns, Ammunition, Vehicle

NEWS#AmmunitionRecovery, #ArmedRobbery, #CrimeReport, #LagosOgun, #LawEnforcement, #NAOSNP, #NigeriaPolice, #OgunStateNews, #PoliceArrest, #SecurityUpdate, #Zone2Police

Zone 2 Police Nab Six Armed Robbers in Ogun, Recover Guns, Ammunition, Vehicle Zone 2 Police Command arrests six armed robbers in Ogun State, recovering guns, ammunition, and a Toyota Camry after an intelligence-led raid. AIG commends residents and urges continued cooperation with law enforcement. The Zone 2 Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the arrest of six suspected armed robbers who have allegedly been terrorizing residents and dispossessing them of their valuables across Ogun and Lagos States. In a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security…