Bayelsa hands rescued São Tomé fishermen to diplomatic envoy
Two São Tomé fishermen rescued near Agge in Bayelsa have been formally handed back to their country after reportedly spending about eight days at sea....
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Ondo police probe deaths of three siblings found near river
Three siblings were found dead near a small river on an Ondo farm after being reported missing. Police have opened an investigation, but the cause of death has not been established....
Bauchi police probe death of 13-year-old in Dane gun discharge
Police say a 13-year-old died after a loaded Dane gun discharged inside a hunter’s room in Bauchi. The firearm owner has been arrested while investigators examine how the weapon was stored and accessed....
NOUN bursar Nasiru Marafa dies after reported shooting
NOUN has confirmed the death of bursar Nasiru Gusau Marafa. The university says he was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau, but the exact location, attackers and motive remain unclear....
Kara Bridge repairs start September 8 on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
Motorists using the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway should prepare for lane restrictions and possible peak-period delays as repairs begin on the Kara–Berger Bridge section....
Plateau closes schools over suspected diphtheria cases
Schools across Plateau are closed until further notice as health authorities respond to suspected diphtheria cases. The latest state figures cited by IDNN are 143 suspected cases and 23 deaths....
Ogun police arrest one over alleged gang rape in Ijebu-Igbo
Police say one suspect has been arrested and another is being sought over an alleged gang rape in Ijebu-Igbo. The case has been transferred for further investigation....
Benue ex-councillor remanded over alleged assault, attempted culpable homicide
Former councillor Daniel Ujah has been remanded in Otukpo after pleading not guilty to allegations including assault and attempted culpable homicide....
Ogun police probe two separate domestic-death cases
Police are investigating separate deaths in Ogungbade and Ibogun Akinode. One husband is in custody, while another man accused in a separate case was later reported dead after a road crash....
Bauchi police probe officer over two-year salary access dispute
Corporal Yusuf Aliyu says his salary was processed but inaccessible for about two years. Bauchi Police say a BVN-name mismatch caused the restriction and have ordered an investigation....