The Police headquarters in Abuja has ordered the detention of four police officers for allegedly extorting N10 million from some young persons in Bayelsa State. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, identified the officers as Emmanuel Ubong, an assistant…
Woman and 2 children, including 5-month-old, fall to their deaths at Niagara Falls
A New York woman and two children, including an infant, died after going over Niagara Falls this week, state police said. The incident occurred about 9 p.m. Monday, near Goat Island, state police said in a statement. “The investigation has…
Hoodlums attack Ebonyi Community, kill middle-aged man, set corpse ablaze
The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of a 48-year-old man, Mr Micheal Nnaji, a native of Amuri in Nkanu Local Government Area of Enugu state residing in Ngbo Amaka In Ngbo, Ohaukwu local government area of…
RCCG suspends 2 pastors over alleged homosexuality
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has suspended two pastors for alleged homosexuality. Those suspended are Pastor Ayorinde AdeBello, Deacon Oke Mayowa. The suspension was announced in a memo dated October 28, 2024 by Sunday Akande, its national overseer.…
Lagos investigates engineer’s death at construction site
The Lagos State Safety Commission has initiated an investigation over a civil engineer, Olalekan Oloruntoba, who reportedly died while operating a crane at a construction site. The commission’s spokesperson, Adewunmi Okoh, confirmed the investigation at the weekend, emphasising the commission’s…
Police probe video, voice notes threatening violence in Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command says it has started investigation into some intercepted videos and voice notes on social media space threatening violence in the state. The Command said it is not taking the clips for granted and shall live…
Man jumps into river after allegedly taking hard drug – Lagos Police
The Police Command in Lagos State says a 45-year old man, simply identified as Kazeem, has allegedly jumped into a river and died after taken hard drug suspected to be Colorado. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to…
Alleged terrorism: Ajaero ‘ll honour Police invitation, says NLC
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) says its President, Mr Joe Ajaero will honour the invitation by the Nigeria Police Force for investigation over alleged terrorism, and subversion. Mr Kabiru Sani, NLC Deputy President said the Congress arrived at the decision…
NSCDC arrests POS operator for swindling N500k
The National Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested Jeremiah Stephen, 24. Stephen specialises in making fake money transfers upon purchasing goods to unsuspected victims or withdrawing from POS machines. The suspect, arrested in the Michika local government area…
FBI is allegedly investigating anti-Israel comments on social media
The FBI is seemingly investigating anti-Israel comments made by Americans on social media, the Council on American-Islamic Relations has alleged. In response, the FBI said it does not investigate activities protected by the First Amendment. The civil rights group said…