Metro

No fewer than three people suspected to be linked to the killing of a traditional ruler in Langtang North local government area were burnt alive by an angry mob on Friday. The incident followed the murder of the village head of Kwallak community, identified as Ponzhi Kwallak, who was reportedly attacked and killed at his residence on Thursday night. Sources …

… 30 traditional rulers flee palaces amid a wave of assassinations and kidnappings No fewer than 30 traditional rulers across Kwara South have reportedly abandoned their palaces following continued attacks by armed groups, as angry residents took to the streets on Saturday to protest what they described as the “total collapse” of security in the region.. The development comes amid …

In a show of superior tactical strength, frontline troops of Operation Hadin Kai have successfully crushed a midnight attack launched by suspected insurgents. The meeting which took place in the early hours of Thursday resulted in the neutralization of 24 terrorists following a high intensity firefight in the Kukareta axis of Yobe State. The attackers reportedly targeted strategic military formations, …

The Nigerian military inaugurated a General Court Martial on Friday to try officers accused of plotting to overthrow the government, officially beginning proceedings in a case that has attracted national attention. The hearing, held at the Scorpion Guards Brigade canteen in Asokoro, began under tight security, with the accused officers transported to the scene at around 8.53am. Journalists were prevented …

The High Court in Jos has ordered the detention of four suspects linked to the Angwa Rukuba massacre in March 2026, stating that they remain in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) pending their formal arraignment on April 30, 2026. Thursday’s trial could not proceed as scheduled due to the absence of a defense attorney, forcing a …

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, ruled that the Nigerian Police and the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) do not have the authority to impose fines on motorists for third party vehicle insurance without a court order. Justice Hauwa Yilwa, the presiding judge, has ruled in a lawsuit filed by Deji Adeyanju, activist and lawyer, against the inspector …

The Ogun State chapter of the Association of Independent and Independent Broadcasters of Nigeria has congratulated Sweet 107.1 FM on its 10th anniversary, describing the milestone as a reflection of resilience, innovation and unwavering commitment to quality broadcasting. In a statement signed by the state president, Olalekan Shoyinka, and issued by the publicity secretary, Olusoji Akindiya, the association commended the …

The Kano State High Court has sentenced a 21-year-old man, Umar Idris, to hanging for the murder of a shop owner, Sabiu Umar, in Kumbotso Local Government Area of ​​the state. The trial judge, Sunusi Ado-Ma’aji, delivered the verdict after finding Idris guilty of manslaughter, ruling that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt. According to the …

Nigerian police have confirmed the arrest of an officer caught on video extorting a motorist in Lagos State. The police revealed this in a post shared on its X account, @PoliceNG_CRU, on Wednesday, noting that the case is under investigation. According to the Police, the Lagos State Police Command will publish the full results of its findings as soon as …

Nigerian Army troops have discovered a suspected drone launch site used by terrorists during a combat patrol in Bitta, Gwoza Local Government Area of ​​Borno State, signaling a growing change in insurgents’ tactics in the north-east. Security sources said the operation, conducted at around 6.30am on Monday, followed intelligence reports of unusual drone activity and forest burning allegedly carried out …