Metro

The Nasarawa State Government has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of the Head of Operations, State Operations Coordination Unit, Yakubu Akuki Ogalebe, who reportedly collapsed in his office in Lafia. Ogalebe, a former sole administrator of the Agwada Area Administrative Council, is said to have died on Friday afternoon, March 27, 2026, after collapsing while on duty. …

A 47-year-old man in Ekeowe community in southern Ijaw, Bayelsa state died shortly after he was caned for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl. The man identified as Emi Sigah said a suspect had ambushed and attacked the minor in the bushes when he was returning from farming with his aunt. The incident that occurred on March 25 sparked public unrest …

The police agency in Katsina has arrested a 27-year-old woman, Hadiza Ibrahim, for allegedly shoplifting goods worth ₦10.1 million in the state. This was disclosed by the Spokesman of the State Police Command, Aliyu Abubakar, in a statement on Friday in Katsina. He said the Green House store’s Head of Security reported the suspect’s arrest on March 4. He described …

Fawaz Adebisi A prominent radio presenter from Ogun State, Akinyemi Olatoye popularly called Alawiye, has explained that his annual Alagbawi Nla Praise Festival is driven by a deep sense of faith, gratitude and commitment to humanitarian service. Speaking during his radio show on Friday, Alawiye said the event, held every March 30 to celebrate his birthday, was conceived as a …

The Benin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction and sentence of Osamudiamen Philip Ikilo for fraud. The convict was charged with one count of theft before Justice WI Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City. Once arraigned, the defendant pleads not guilty to the charges, setting the stage …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is yet to arrest 30 suspected internet fraudsters in Ilorin, Kwara State. EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the suspects were arrested on Wednesday in a sting operation carried out by operatives of the agency in Agbede community, Ilorin. “Officers …

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has formally presented a comprehensive framework for the establishment of the state police to the Deputy Speaker of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, in a move seen as a major push towards decentralization of Nigeria’s policing architecture. The proposal, contained in a 75-page document titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the Establishment, Governance and …

Police agents in Ondo have rescued five passengers kidnapped in an armed robbery incident in the state. The victims were taken away by suspected armed robbers along Ondo Road in the early hours of Thursday. Spokesman of the state police command, Abayomi Jimoh, said in a statement on Thursday in Akure that the incident occurred at 5.20am. Jimoh explained that …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed claims linking its recent law enforcement operations in Ilorin, Kwara State, to protests by Kwara State Polytechnic students, saying their actions were only aimed at suspected internet fraudsters. In a statement posted on X’s official account on Thursday, the anti-corruption agency clarified that operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Directorate carried out …

The Akwa Ibom State Police have arrested Chief Edet, head of Asik Ubofa fishing village in Effiat clan, Mbo Local Government Area, for alleged illegal possession of firearms. A statement from State Police Command spokesperson Timfon John confirmed that intelligence officers swooped on the suspect on March 24, 2026, at around 10:15 am, recovering an AK-47 rifle and two empty …