How man killed his 5-year-old cousin after parents failed to pay ransom – Police
The Enugu State Police Command has arrested two suspects in connection with the abduction and killing of a five-year-old boy in Udi Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson Daniel Ndukwe, who disclosed this in a statement…
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Afrobasket: D’Tigers eliminated, lose chance at Tinubu’s $100,000 cash reward
Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have bowed out of the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket Championship in Angola after falling 91-75 to Senegal in the quarter-finals on Wednesday night. The game began on a promising note for the Nigerian…
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PSC Approves Promotion of 952 ASPs To DSPs, Decline Promotion of 176 Found To Have Retired And…
By Ebinum Samuel The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of Nine hundred and fifty two (952) Assistant Superintendents of Police to the next rank of Deputy Superintendents. The Commission also declined the promotion of 176…
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Ondo state: Lessons from success story on security
By Ayo Baje Quote: "Amotekun Corp’s lofty journey has been one of remarkable achievements and unwavering resilience. Our brave men and women have scaled the most daunting challenges, confronting terrorists, bandits and kidnappers with…
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Tinubu abolishes 5% telecom tax, offers relief to millions of Nigerians
Millions of telecom subscribers across Nigeria have received welcome news as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially scrapped the planned 5% excise duty on telecommunications services. The levy, introduced under the 2020 Finance Act,…
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Nigerian gov approves N10bn for pension arrears
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved the release of ₦10 billion to offset long-standing pension arrears owed to retirees in the state. The move, according to the government, is aimed at clearing arrears that accumulated…
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Babachir turned against Tinubu after missing out on VP slot – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has alleged that former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, became critical of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after being sidelined in…
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Nigerian-born Beninese football star Razak Omotoyossi dies at 39
Former Beninese international striker, Razak Omotoyossi, has passed away at the age of 39. His death was confirmed on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, by his former Swedish club, Helsingborgs IF, where he once played a key role in the team’s…
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Anambra Police Command Warns Vigilante Groups Quasi-security Outfits Against Brutality, Abuse Of…
The Anambra Police Command has warned vigilante groups and other quasi-security outfits against acts of brutality or abuse of authority against residents of the State. The Command gave the warning on Tuesday in a statement by its…
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Two drug kingpins Emami, Akpomuai convicted, sentenced to 10 years imprisonment
By Ebinum Samuel Their conviction an indication NDLEA strategies are working, says Marwa Two notorious drug kingpins: 37-year-old Ajetsibo Emami popularly known as ‘Warri Kinsman’ and 51-year-old Solomon Akpomuai have been convicted and…
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