Metro

Responding to the surge of incidents related to violent gangs throughout the metropolis, the Kano State National Police Command has declared an all-out war against Thugger, which is local known as Yan Daba, as part of an intensive strategy to restore the law and order in the state. Police Commissioner Ibrahim Adamu Bakori has issued directions to all regional commanders, …

The young men who were angry on Sunday morning took the streets in the state of Benue to protest the attack and unrelenting murder in the state by the Fulani Shepherd who had claimed more than hundreds of lives so far. The young men who carry a different plaque with inscriptions such as “A Cry for Help: Stop Benue Killings”, …

The desired Kaying Bandit, Ado Aleru, who has been included in the desired Nigerian security forces list for several years has reportedly held a peaceful meeting with community leaders and the highest officers of the Nigerian Army in the Danmusa Regional Government area in Katsina on Saturday. According to a security analyst in the state, and Katsina, Aleru who has …

The police commissioner of the State of Ogun, Cp Lere Ogunlowo, said that sporty dreadlocks, colored hair or tattoos does not make an individual a criminal, affirming with emphasis that no section of the Nigerian constitution criminalizes such appearances. Ogunlowo made it known during a special interactive session labeled “Time Out with Emewcasters”, organized by the Chapter of the Ogun …

The police on Friday charged four female apprentices in the judges of Iyaganku in Ibadan, the state of Oyo, for the alleged theft of N6.5 million their employers. The Defendants – Mutiat Mutiu (20), Morenikeji Adeniyi (23), Omowumi Kazeem (20), and Selimot Keminde (18) – were charged with conspiracy and stealing accusations. Prosecutor, Insp. Salewa Hammed, told the court that …

The Nigerian Stand-up comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, who is professionally known as Ali Baba, has considered corruption that is rooted in the political landscape of Nigeria. Humor traders who are open in this new appearance in the podcast outside the box highlights how deep corruption is rooted, describing it as a systemic disability that damages every aspect of national development. …

The Nigerian journalist, Philip Obaji, was appointed one of the two winners of the Knight international journalism prize this year. Obaji, corresponding to the Daily Beast, is well known for the documentation of Russian atrocities in central and western Africa. César Batiz, an investigative journalist in exile who is the co-founder and director of the pioneering El Pitzo in Venezuela, …

Police operations in the state of Adamawa have arrested seven teenage members from the famous youth gang known as “Shila Boys” because of the alleged armed robbery in the state. Spokesman for the State Police Command, Suleiman Nguroje, said the suspects were arrested while robbing residents in the Federal Housing Plantation in Bajabure, the Regional Government of Girei in the …

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) has captured 11 alleged internet fraudsters in the State of Kaduna. The Head of EFCC Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested in the Mahuta and Barnawa areas in the Capital of the State, following the credible information that connects …

People from the Tactical Anti-Cult of the Police in the state of Enugu have found a dual barrel pistol that was made locally from the alleged cult in the state. Spokesman for the State Police Command, Daniel Ndukwe, said in a statement on Tuesday that the firearms were found on Monday. He said the suspects – Uchenna Onwudi (29), and …