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Rivers Police arrest two over Port Harcourt kidnapping, reported ₦10.3m ransom

Police say two suspected members of an alleged kidnapping syndicate have been arrested after a Port Harcourt resident was held for three days and released following a reported ₦10.3m ransom payment.

Lagos Police investigate alleged ₦20,000 payment by dispatch rider

Abieyuwa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

A dispatch rider says Lagos police officers collected ₦20,000 from him during a roadside encounter. The command says the officers have been identified and are being interviewed.

SSANU gives FG 14-day ultimatum over unpaid arrears

Abieyuwa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

SSANU says the Federal Government has 14 days to release funds and clear outstanding arrears under its 2026 agreement with the union, or face possible indefinite industrial action.

INEC says Nigeria’s voter register exceeds 103 million

Abieyuwa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Nigeria now has more than 103 million registered voters, according to INEC, raising fresh questions over register integrity, PVC access and election logistics ahead of 2027.

INEC sets October 9 for nationwide PVC collection

Abieyuwa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

INEC says newly produced voter cards will be available through LGA collection centres from October 9, but not every registered voter has a new PVC awaiting collection.

Two vigilantes reported killed, three injured in Plateau’s Bokkos

Abieyuwa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Residents and security-source reporting say two vigilantes were killed and three injured in Angwan Tsarki, Mangor, but Plateau Police have not publicly confirmed the incident.

Army, DSS confirm killing of alleged senior ISWAP commander in Ondo

Abieyuwa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Security agencies say Abdussamad Ohida was killed in a joint Army-DSS-Amotekun operation, while wider claims about his ISWAP role and alleged attack plans remain attributed.

Seven injured in Plateau traders attack as police open investigation

Abieyuwa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Police confirm seven injured after gunmen attacked traders returning from Kara Market in Bukuru, as conflicting reports on a death, timing and exact location remain unresolved.

NAF ATR-42 crashes in Ondo with 32 aboard, rescue operation underway

Abieyuwa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

The Nigerian Air Force says an ATR-42 travelling from Benin to Lagos crashed near Igbokoda, with preliminary information showing 32 people aboard.

Katsina begins women’s fund disbursement after ₦8.5bn+ counterpart release

Abieyuwa3 weeks ago3 weeks ago0

Katsina has begun women’s investment-fund disbursement, but differing beneficiary figures and the amount reaching individual recipients remain unresolved.