3 h. ago Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Gombe State Police Command has announced the recovery of vandalised electric cables, iron pipes, and railway track bolts in Bajoga, and the arrest of a Ward Head for a suspected case of rape. Gombe: Police arrest traditional ruler for alleged rape of 12-year-old girl Tribune Online

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4 h. ago EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has freed former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, a day after his arrest over alleged N189 billion fraud. Tambuwal, who now represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed after meeting his bail conditions. Tambuwal, who currently represents Sokoto South in the Senate, was freed on Tuesday, August […] The post EFCC Releases Tambuwal After Arrest Over Alleged N189bn Fraud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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10 h. ago Anambra Police Arrest Woman For Alleged Interstate Child Trafficking

The Anambra Police Command has apprehended a 63-year-old woman suspected of operating an interstate child trafficking network. The police spokesperson Tochukwu Ikenga disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that the suspect, Ngozi Muotuanya, was taken into custody on August 11 following reliable intelligence. Initial investigations indicated that in 2024, Muotuanya allegedly abducted a one-year-old boy […] The post Anambra Police Arrest Woman For Alleged Interstate Child Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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30 h. ago Tambuwal: Atiku links arrest to political harassment, intimidation

…Says Opposition won’t give up Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has labelled Aminu Tambuwal’s detention as a continuation of President read more Tambuwal: Atiku links arrest to political harassment, intimidation

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36 h. ago PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation

Tribune Online PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation “assault on political dissent” amid what it described as a growing coalition of progressive forces opposing PDP condemns EFCC arrest of Tambuwal, alleges political intimidation Tribune Online

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36 h. ago EFCC: PDP condemns Tambuwal’s arrest, alleges political intimidation

Tribune Online EFCC: PDP condemns Tambuwal’s arrest, alleges political intimidation “assault on political dissent” amid what it described as a growing coalition of progressive forces opposing EFCC: PDP condemns Tambuwal’s arrest, alleges political intimidation Tribune Online

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40 h. ago Alleged refinery rehab failure: Northern groups drag NNPCL CFO to court, seek arrest, prosecution

From Noah Ebije, Kaduna The Arewa Community for Empowerment and the Development and Arewa Consultative Youth Movement have sued Dapo Segun, chief financial officer (CFO) of the NNPC Limited and former executive vice president (EVP) downstream, praying for his sack, arrest and prosecution over alleged role in the failure of the refinery rehabilitation, OVH NNPCL […] The post Alleged refinery rehab failure: Northern groups drag NNPCL CFO to court, seek arrest, prosecution appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Deny Torturing Sowore Who Rejected Medical Treatment Twice, Insist Detention Backed By Court Order

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed allegations that renowned activist Omoyele Sowore was tortured in custody, insisting that his recent arrest was based on “credible, corroborated allegations” of criminal offences, including forgery and cyberstalking. In a statement issued on Friday, August 8, 2025, and signed by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police […] The post Police Deny Torturing Sowore Who Rejected Medical Treatment Twice, Insist Detention Backed By Court Order appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist Over Alleged Supply Of Charms To Robbers

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended a suspected ritualist, identified as Cletus Effiong Bassey, for allegedly providing charms to criminal gangs. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, made this known in a statement on Friday, explaining that the suspect was arrested on July 29, 2025, at about 7:00 pm, when operatives raided […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Ritualist Over Alleged Supply Of Charms To Robbers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Cite Forgery, Cyberstalking In Sowore Arrest, Deny Torture Allegations

Sowore was released from custody on Friday evening. In a post on X, he accused the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police of unlawful conduct but thanked supporters for standing by him. The post Police Cite Forgery, Cyberstalking In Sowore Arrest, Deny Torture Allegations appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police

Tribune Online ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police The police said they were investigating the activist based on two petitions bordering on alleged forgery of police documents and cyberbullying.... ‘No basis for my arrest,’ Sowore speaks from detention, slams Police Tribune Online

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5 d. ago Police Arrest 3 Over Alleged ATM Card Fraud, Tricycle Theft In Yobe

The Yobe State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old Umar Abubakar and Abdulaziz Mohammad, 25, both from Kumbotso local government area of Kano State for alleged ATM card fraud. A statement by the Yobe Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Dungus Abdulkarim disclosed that the suspects specialised in defrauding unsuspecting victims at ATM galleries […]

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6 d. ago Suspects arrested as BUK student stabbed to death by phone snatchers in Kano

Tribune Online Suspects arrested as BUK student stabbed to death by phone snatchers in Kano The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four suspected phone snatchers who allegedly murdered a 300-level Sociology student of Bayero University, Kano (BUK), Abdullahi Umar Hafizi. Suspects arrested as BUK student stabbed to death by phone snatchers in Kano Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Gombe: Police arrest two suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy

Tribune Online Gombe: Police arrest two suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy Two suspects have been arrested by the Gombe Police Command for allegedly committing the offence of criminal conspiracy and Gombe: Police arrest two suspects for alleged criminal conspiracy Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Ondo Police Arrest 10 Beninese Nationals For Alleged Human Trafficking

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested ten nationals of the Republic of Benin over an alleged illegal human trafficking operation in Akure, the state capital. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Lawal Adebowale, disclosed the development while addressing journalists on Sunday. He revealed that the suspects were apprehended at various residences along […] The post Ondo Police Arrest 10 Beninese Nationals For Alleged Human Trafficking appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Stolen Goods Dealer, Recover Items

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Mr. Elijah Etim Nyah, a resident of Okonna Street in Ikot Ekpene, for allegedly receiving stolen and vandalised property. The arrest was announced in a statement issued on Thursday by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, who confirmed that valuable items believed to […] The post Akwa Ibom Police Arrest Suspected Stolen Goods Dealer, Recover Items appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Police arrest 10 suspects over alleged child abused of 13yr old girl

From Olanrewaju Lawal, Birnin Kebbi The Nigeria Police Force, Kebbi State Command, has directed the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Shanga Local Government Area to arrest ten suspects involved in the sexual abuse of a 13-year-old survivor from Tungar Giwa, Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi state. Secretary of the Technical Working Group (TWG) on […] The post Police arrest 10 suspects over alleged child abused of 13yr old girl appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Ondo: Police uncover alleged killers of missing AAUA students, arrest landlord, accomplices

Tribune Online Ondo: Police uncover alleged killers of missing AAUA students, arrest landlord, accomplices "Investigators further discovered that N800,000 was forcefully transferred from the victim’s bank account while in captivity while Michael also admitted to raping Ondo: Police uncover alleged killers of missing AAUA students, arrest landlord, accomplices Tribune Online

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3 w. ago No more Buhari effect, politicians must earn votes — ADC’s Lukman

Tribune Online No more Buhari effect, politicians must earn votes — ADC’s Lukman "What we must learn, most especially in the Coalition is that we don’t have somebody with the kind of intimidating profile like No more Buhari effect, politicians must earn votes — ADC’s Lukman Tribune Online

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4 w. ago Ogun Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Killing Of Chinese National

Operatives of Ogun State Police Command have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a Chinese national, Chen Wang, an employee of WH Great Resource Ltd., Ogere, Ogun State. It was gathered that Mr. Wang was stabbed to death on Sunday, in his office. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the suspects, said to be […] The post Ogun Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Alleged Killing Of Chinese National appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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