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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•21 hrs ago

Police rescue two suspected phone thieves from mob in Abuja

Quick Read: Police officers from the Kubwa division successfully intervened to save two suspected thieves from a mob in Dutse-Makaranta, Abuja. The suspects were caught by residents after a string of overnight burglaries involving mobile phones and personal valuables.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•21 hrs ago

Father recalls last moments with his five children who lost their lives in Gombe tricycle-tanker crash

Quick Read: A tragic road accident in Gombe State resulted in the death of five siblings who were being transported to school by tricycle. The incident occurred when a water tanker struck the tricycle, leading to immediate fatalities and multiple injuries among the children.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•21 hrs ago

Two suspects arrested over attack on vigilantes in Jos

Quick Read: Troops from Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have apprehended two individuals suspected of attacking a vigilante group and destroying their office in Jos North, Plateau State. The suspects are currently being held in custody to facilitate further investigation into the incident.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•22 hrs ago

Rapper Skales tackles EFCC operatives over recent Lekki estate raid, recalls past trauma

Quick Read: Nigerian rapper Skales has publicly condemned the EFCC for their aggressive raid tactics at a Lekki estate, arguing that the agency uses excessive force against youths. The EFCC has defended its actions, maintaining that the operation was professional and necessary to prevent the obstruction of justice.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•23 hrs ago

Cross dressing kidnapper, two others nabbed in Kwara

Quick Read: The Kwara State Police Command has successfully apprehended three members of a kidnapping syndicate following a joint operation with Forest Guards. The arrests were triggered by the capture of Aliyu Isiaka, who was found disguised in female clothing and linked to multiple criminal operations across the state.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
Today•23 hrs ago

Bandits storm Kaduna millennium city again, abduct six residents

Quick Read: Suspected bandits launched an early morning attack on Nuru Suraj estate in Millennium City, Kaduna, resulting in the abduction of six residents. Military intervention facilitated the rescue of some victims, though the assailants managed to escape.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•23 hrs ago

Presidency tasks private sector on funding as 30 states endorse state police - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The Nigerian Presidency is seeking private sector financial support to facilitate the implementation of state police. This move follows a broad consensus among 30 states that have endorsed the transition toward decentralized policing.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•Yesterday

Police arrest five suspected kidnappers, rescue woman in Rivers - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The Rivers State Police Command has conducted a successful operation resulting in the arrest of five suspected kidnappers. During the intervention, a female victim was rescued from her captors.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•Yesterday

Gunmen kill seven in Plateau community attack - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: Gunmen carried out a fatal attack in a Plateau community, resulting in the death of seven individuals. The incident has been documented as a criminal act by The Guardian Nigeria News.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•Yesterday

EFCC recovers additional $40m in ongoing Nestoil investigation, total recovery hits $100m - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a significant recovery of $40 million linked to its investigation into Nestoil. This development brings the total funds recovered in the case to $100 million.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•Yesterday

Fun fact: My favourite Nigerian currency notes - The Guardian Nigeria News

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
Today•Yesterday

‘Nigeria loses over 300 hectares of forest reserve daily to illegal activities’ - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: Nigeria is currently facing an alarming rate of deforestation, losing over 300 hectares of forest reserve daily. This rapid depletion is directly linked to ongoing illegal activities within these protected zones.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

N2.7bn fraud: Court sentences former banker to 39 years imprisonment

Quick Read: Justice O.O. Abike-Fadipe of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja has sentenced former banker Christopher Jackson Edeh to 39 years in prison. The conviction follows a successful prosecution by the EFCC regarding a N2.7 billion fraud involving the manipulation of account details for high-profile government and corporate entities.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

“This extortion is too much. Which one is ₦400 daily for e-ticket?” – Okada riders protest in Enugu

Quick Read: Commercial motorcycle riders in Nsukka, Enugu State, have publicly protested against the implementation of a ₦400 daily e-ticket levy. The riders argue that this charge constitutes an unfair financial burden on their daily income.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
•Yesterday

Mob attacks NDLEA officers during drug bust in Cross River - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: NDLEA officers faced a violent confrontation with a mob while conducting a drug enforcement operation in Cross River State. The incident underscores the risks associated with drug interdiction efforts in the region.

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TSource: The Guardian Nigeria
•Yesterday

Nigeria loses over 300 hectares of forest reserve daily - The Guardian Nigeria News

Quick Read: Nigeria is currently facing an alarming rate of deforestation, with over 300 hectares of forest reserve being lost daily. This trend indicates a severe and ongoing environmental crisis affecting the nation's natural landscape.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Rivers police arrest 5 suspects for allegedly abducting 24-year-old woman after luring her through dating site

Quick Read: The Rivers State Police Command has apprehended five individuals suspected of kidnapping a 24-year-old woman along the Igwirita-Etche Road. The suspects, who confessed to their crimes, utilized online dating sites to lure victims into abduction traps.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Presidency seeks private sector funding for state police

Quick Read: The Nigerian Presidency is seeking active collaboration with the private sector to design a sustainable funding and management framework for the proposed state police system. Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila stressed that while private investment is encouraged to bolster security, it must remain transparent and free from influence over law enforcement operations.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

EFCC confirms sting operation at Lekki estate, says 19 suspected fraudsters were arrested

Quick Read: The EFCC confirmed a successful sting operation at Applewood Estate, Lekki, which led to the arrest of 21 suspected cybercriminals. Following investigation, 19 suspects were indicted and are slated for immediate arraignment.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Zamfara police arrest man in viral video allegedly threatening to fatally injure Christians in Enugu and Jos

Quick Read: The Zamfara State Police Command has taken into custody Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun after a video surfaced showing him leading a drill and chanting threats against Christians. The suspect, who was wearing a JIBWIS uniform, was handed over to authorities by the organization following public outrage.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Police arrest fake lawyer practicing for over 11 years in Ebonyi

Quick Read: The Ebonyi State Police Command has apprehended Ugwumba Francis Enyinnaya, an individual who successfully impersonated a lawyer for over 11 years. The arrest followed a formal petition regarding a fraudulent transaction involving N650,000 intended for administrative street naming services.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Police arrest convicted drug dealer, rescue 14-year-old boy used as courier in Bauchi

Quick Read: The Bauchi State Police Command successfully apprehended a convicted drug dealer, Samuel Ogochukwu, after intercepting a 14-year-old boy acting as his courier. The operation resulted in the seizure of various illicit drugs and highlights the Command's ongoing efforts to dismantle drug syndicates in the state.

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LSource: Linda Ikeji's Blog
•Yesterday

Farmer and his son attacked by herder in Plateau

Quick Read: Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have initiated a manhunt for a suspected herder following a machete attack on a farmer and his son in Riyom Local Government Area. The victims were assaulted on their farm and are currently responding to medical treatment.

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PSource: Premium Times
•Yesterday

Fallen 33kV power line sparks fire, destroys buildings in Kwara

Quick Read: A fallen 33kV transmission line triggered a destructive fire in Oloje Phase 2, Ilorin, resulting in significant property damage to residential homes and local businesses. The Kwara State Fire Service responded to the scene early Tuesday morning to contain the blaze and rescue affected occupants.