Metro
Police launch manhunt for abductors of hotelier, others in Oyo
The Police Command in Oyo state has launched a manhunt for the abductors of a hotelier and others kidnapped at Agbo Hotel, Ogbomoso on Saturday. The News Agency of Nigeria
Gunshots heard as Hausa, Yoruba youth clash in Lagos
By Sylvester Kwentua What began as a minor clash between Hausa motorcyclists and members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the Iyana-Iba area of Ojo, Lagos,
Police confirm gunmen attack on checkpoints in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers said it has launched a manhunt for gunmen who attacked its checkpoints on the Port Harcourt – Owerri Road on Sunday. The News Agency of
3 dead as cultists clash in Port Harcourt
No fewer than three suspected male cultists were killed when two rival cult gangs clashed at the densely populated Diobu area in Port Harcourt. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)
Police arraign 30-yr-old man for alleged assault in Edo
The police in Edo on Friday arraigned Mr Gabriel Fidelis, 30, before an Ogbeson Chief Magistrates’ Court, Benin for allegedly assaulting one Rebecca Izevbigie. The Police Prosecutor, Sgt. Kehinde Iyare,
Police arrest, prosecute 18 illegal miners in Zamfara
The Anti Illegal Mining Squad of the Police in Zamfara has arrested and prosecuted 18 people who engaged in illegal mining in spite of presidential order banning the activity. SP
Road crashes claim 26 lives in Adamawa ― FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Adamawa sector command, says no fewer than 26 lives were lost in 108 road traffic crashes between January and April 23. Mr Adeoye Irelewuyi,
Angry protesters block Benin-Warri Highway over lack of electricity
By Paul Olayemi – Mosogar Thousands of residents from Mosogar Community in Ethiope West Local Government Area in Delta state caused massive gridlock Friday when they took to the Benin-Warri
Police debunk kidnapping of 18 passengers in Oyo state
The Police Command in Oyo State has debunked the reported kidnapping of 18 passengers along Igboora-Eruwa area of the state on Thursday morning. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports
Road accident kills 1 in Osun — FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Osun said that one person died in a road accident that occured on Gbongan–Ibadan expressway on Thursday. A statement by Mrs Agnes Ogungbemi,
