In a tragic incident in Evwreni Community, Delta State, a man named Samson, who killed his son, murdered a nursing mother, and injured others under mysterious circumstances, was caught by an enraged mob and beaten to death. His body was then set on fire in an act of jungle justice. The incident occurred in the … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman, Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, held a groundbreaking ceremony today for new Officers’ Quarters at the Ketu-Ereyun Police Station. The event was graced by many community leaders and prominent figures, including Council Manager Mr. Awobajo Sunday; Regent of Ketu, High Chief Adewale Badru; … Read more
The Ekiti State Police Command has issued a warning to residents, particularly the youth, against participating in the #FearlessOctober1 protest planned for Nigeria’s Independence Day on October 1. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of Bangladesh’s Ex-Prime Minister Loses Life Match Words With Actions -Lawyers … Read more
No fewer than five people have been confirmed dead, and several others are receiving treatment at the Infectious Disease Centre in Olodo, Egbeda Local Government Area of Oyo State, after attending a ‘Love Feast’ (Ipese) organized by a white garment church in Ibadan. The incident, which occurred last Sunday at the church premises in Apata, … Read more
The organizers of the #FearlessOctober1 protest have declared that neither the police, Department of State Services, nor the military will prevent them from proceeding with their planned demonstration. The group has also sent a letter to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, requesting security for the event, emphasizing that peaceful protest is a fundamental … Read more
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two students from Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) on charges of criminal conspiracy, housebreaking, and theft. This information was revealed in a statement issued to journalists by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Mohammed Wakil, on Friday. According to the statement, an anonymous tip was received on September 26, 2024, … Read more
Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested a 26-year-old man, Shafiu Abdulkadir, for allegedly posing as a police officer and extorting money from unsuspecting individuals. Abdulkadir, a resident of Anguwan Yelwa in Yola North Local Government Area, was apprehended on Thursday, September 26, as confirmed by a statement issued on Friday by the … Read more
At least four persons have been confirmed dead in a tragic canoe accident which took place between Dikwa and Mafa Local Government Area of Borno state. According to a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Command, ASP Nahum Daso, the police received reports of the incident at the Dikwa Divisional Police … Read more
At least four people were killed and dozens injured in a mass shooting in Birmingham, Alabama, according to police. Birmingham police officer Truman Fitzgerald stated that “multiple shooters fired numerous rounds into a crowd” late on Saturday in the Five Points South area, a popular nightlife district. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of a “fake journalist” who claimed to be an employee of a prominent Nigerian television station during the governorship election in Edo State on Saturday. In addition to the impostor, police operatives also apprehended two key suspects, Emotingham Godspower (25) and Farawei Isaac (27), both identified as … Read more
Pandemonium broke out at Senator Stella Oduah’s Estate in the Akili-Ozizor community of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, following the tragic shooting and killing of Noel Chinedu Okechukwu, a final-year Fine and Applied Arts student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 17, when Okechukwu was allegedly shot … Read more
Shootouts between hundreds of tribal warriors have resulted in at least 30 deaths in Papua New Guinea’s highlands, police reported on Monday, as security forces were granted emergency powers to control the escalating violence. The unrest began in August when “illegal miners” severely injured a landowner in the Porgera Valley, a region rich in gold … Read more
Officers of the Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with a local vigilante group in Taraba State, have neutralized five bandits responsible for terrorizing parts of the state. The operation was triggered by a raid on Komi village in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area the previous night, where kidnappers abducted four villagers. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of CP Peter Opara as the new Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. According to a statement from Ikechukwu Ani, Head of Press and Public Relations for the PSC, Opara will replace CP Benneth Igwe, who has been promoted to the rank … Read more
At least eight security personnel were killed by bandits on Thursday near Tazame village in the Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to local resident Mubarak Mohammed, the victims, which included five policemen and three soldiers, were providing security for Satraco Nigeria Limited, a road construction company. Mohammed explained that the security team … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced it will not sign the Peace Accord just hours before its scheduled signing. The decision comes amidst heightened tensions ahead of the September 21 governorship election. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday granted bail to ten protesters accused of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, imposing a N10 million bail on each defendant. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled on their bail applications, requiring each of the accused to provide one surety, who must be a property owner residing in … Read more
A 29-year-old passenger, Anuoluwapo Aderemi, tragically collapsed and died while traveling on a commercial bus in Ogun State. Aderemi was reportedly on a journey from Papalanto Motor Park in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State to Ibadan, Oyo State. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down … Read more
A passenger boat has reportedly capsized in the Zindiwa River in Gamawa LGA, Bauchi state. Ahmed Wakil, the Bauchi police spokesperson, confirmed the incident, stating that the mishap occurred around 10 a.m. on Saturday. Wakil mentioned that the boat capsized mid-river, with two people still missing and three passengers rescued. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more
Police in Rivers State have arrested and detained a man known only as Honest, who is in his late twenties, at the Egi Divisional Police headquarters in Obite, Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area (ONELGA) of Rivers State. Honest is accused of conspiring with his brother, Okwukwe, to abduct and gang-rape a fourteen-year-old girl (name withheld) from … Read more