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The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Okpara Chibuike Emmanuel, for the alleged murder of his girlfriend following an argument regarding the human immunodeficiency virus, HIV. The suspect was also accused of hiding the woman’s body in the toilet of his apartment in Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, after allegedly killing her. The command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, …

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Okpara Emmanuel, in connection with the alleged murder of his girlfriend, identified only as Chinyere. The suspect was arrested at his residence at Olympic Layout, One-Day, Enugu, following information received by the police regarding the alleged murder. The Command spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed the arrest on Tuesday in a statement …

…The children spent more than 130 days in captivity …’Save our children or we will take over the streets of the Presidential Villa’ …Parents question disparity in response to school kidnappings Daud Olatunji Parents and community leaders of Mussa and Lassa communities in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of ​​Borno State have given the Federal Government a six-day ultimatum to secure …

The Plateau State Government has imposed an immediate dusk to dawn curfew on three local government areas following emerging security concerns in some parts of the state. The affected local government areas are Barkin Ladi, Bokkos and Mangu, where residents have been ordered to restrict their movements between 6pm and 6am until further notice. The directive, which came into effect …

The trial of Bauchi State Accountant General, Sirajo Muhammed Jaja continued on Monday, September 21, 2026 at the Federal High Court in Abuja presided over by Justice Obiora Egwuatu with witnesses revealing how Jaja diverted state funds to private companies. Jaja is facing prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) along with Aliyu Abubakar, Abubakar Muhammed Hafiz, Ari …

….Workers refuse food palliatives …Fuel Demand Intervention Fund, revisions of inflation-linked payments Daud Olatunji Civil servants of the Joint National Public Service Negotiating Council, union side (JNPSNC), have asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to reduce the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as petrol, to N500 per litre, while approving an immediate wage premium for workers. The workers …

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a man suspected of being linked to the threatened kidnapping and murder of a 50-year-old resident of Salla Arts Village, Saki, and members of his family. The suspect was arrested after the victim reported receiving a threatening telephone call from an unknown person who allegedly demanded IDR 3 million and threatened to kidnap …

From patients unable to stop bleeding to people dying suddenly due to undetected blood clots, Professor Theresa Nwagha says Nigeria must treat blood clotting disorders as a public health priority rather than waiting until they become an emergency. Blood has a simple function: it must continue to flow throughout the body to sustain life, but when blood vessels are damaged, …

Daud Olatunji An alleged associate of notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Maha allegedly gave security agents details of the group’s operations, including how it was used to procure groceries, run errands and deliver ₦1 million to a man in Matazu, Katsina State. The suspect, identified as Nura Bakasati, was arrested in Sayaya, Matazu Local Government Area, for his alleged links to …

.. Commission says Nigeria’s 50,000 slots include 35,000 for States, FCTs and 15,000 for licensed private operators Daud Olatunji Nigeria’s National Hajj Commission has rejected allegations that 5,000 seats approved for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage were diverted, describing the claim as unfounded and urging stakeholders to rely on verifiable documents rather than speculation. NAHCON, in a statement released on Saturday, …