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Teenager allegedly dive into river after mysterious phone call in Osun

Gun Duel Ends in Victory as Police Rescue Abducted Herdsman, Recover ₦2.2m Ransom

The Osun State Police Command has rescued a 50-year-old herdsman, Haruna Yusuf, after a fierce gun duel with suspected kidnappers, recovering ₦2.217 million believed to be...

The Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the reconstruction of Ijio-Idiko-Ile Road which is one of the roads in the Oke Ogun geo-political zone in the state. Makinde also disclosed that he had given the go-ahead for the renovation of Iseyin Township Hall. Makinde, made these known during a town hall meeting held at Iseyin Town Hall in Iseyin Local Government Area, on Thursday. In his speech, Makinde informed the audience that construction is still going on at the Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso campus's College of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin Campus. He declared that Oba Abdul Ganiy Adekunle Salau, the most recent Aseyin of Iseyin, would be honored by having the campus lecture hall bear his name.

NEWS4 weeks ago

Gunmen Strike in Oyo, Cart Away 60-Year-Old Headmaster

Armed gunmen have reportedly abducted a 60-year-old headmaster of Nomadic Basic School, Igbojaye, in Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, sparking concern among residents and...

NEWS1 month ago

Police Arrest Four Over Deadly Ojoo Unrest, Warn Against Jungle Justice

The Oyo State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the violent unrest that rocked the Ojoo community in Akinyele Local Government Area of...

Crime1 month ago

Bauchi Police Nab Two After Armed Gang Invades Home, Cart Away ₦4m Property

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspected armed robbers over their alleged involvement in a housebreaking and robbery operation in Gadau community, where a...

Matawalle's Claim On Leaving N20bn Is False, I'm In Debt, Zamfara Gov Cries Out

NEWS1 month ago

‘Surrender or Face the Law’ – Gov Lawal Sends Strong Warning to Bandits

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed that his administration will not negotiate with bandits, declaring that security operations against criminal groups will continue until...

NEWS1 month ago

BREAKING: Gunmen Launch Fresh Attack on NIPSS

Security operatives at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, have successfully repelled another attack by suspected gunmen, killing one of...

Crime1 month ago

DSS Arraigns Five for Allegedly Hiding Wanted Ex-Gov Timipre Sylva

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arraigned five men before the Federal High Court in Abuja for allegedly concealing the whereabouts of former Bayelsa State...

Poly Student dies after Amotekun shot him in Ondo

Crime1 month ago

Amotekun Arrests Father, Three Sons for Alleged Kidnapping in Ondo

The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a 56-year-old man, Iliasu, alongside his three sons over their alleged involvement in a kidnapping operation...

Benue Dangles Vast Mineral Resources Before Investors

NEWS1 month ago

Police Arrest 10 Over Brutal Killing of Benue MACBAN Chairman

The Benue State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects in connection with the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria...

Four Policemen Die, Target Kidnapped As Gunmen Attack Convoy In Port Harcourt

NEWS2 months ago

‘They Died Instantly’ — Survivor Speaks on Deadly Plateau Ambush That Claimed Two Lives

At least two people have been killed following a deadly ambush by suspected gunmen in Talma Village, Ngel District of Jos South Local Government Area of...