22 h. ago Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna

The Niger State Police Command has apprehended 30 individuals during the Maulud procession in Minna, accusing them of involvement in thuggery and other criminal activities. The arrests occurred on Saturday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. at various locations across Minna, including Angwan-Sarki, Limawa, Angwan-Daji, New-Market, Sabon-Gari, Kuta Road, Obasanjo Complex, Ogbomosho Street, Lagos Street, […] The post Niger Police Arrest 30 Over Thuggery, Criminal Acts During Maulud Procession In Minna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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33 h. ago Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the five bodies recovered along the Oreta riverbank in the Igbogbo community, Ikorodu Local Government Area, may be connected to cult-related violence. Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed this while addressing journalists, assuring residents that investigations were ongoing. He further appealed for calm within the host community […] The post Five Bodies Found On Lagos Riverbank Suspected To Be Victims Of Cult Violence — Police appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin Takes Over From Redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO

The Nigeria Police Force has appointed Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), the Police authorities confirmed on Thursday. Hundeyin’s appointment follows the redeployment of the former Force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, to the Delta State Police Command. Adejobi was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) prior […] The post Lagos PPRO Benjamin Hundeyin Takes Over From Redeployed Muyiwa Adejobi As Force PRO appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Lagos: Don’t misinterpret my words – Bwala clarifies ‘No man’s land’ comment

The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has clarified his comments on Lagos being a “no man’s land” amid reactions on social media. Daily Sun reported that Bwala, while appearing on Arise TV on Wednesday, said the uniqueness of Lagos in terms of infrastructure makes it a no man’s land. […] The post Lagos: Don’t misinterpret my words – Bwala clarifies ‘No man’s land’ comment appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Infrastructure: How Lagos’ uniqueness makes it no man’s land – Bwala

By John Ogunsemore Special Adviser to the President on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala has declared Lagos State as a “no man’s land” while defending purported concentration of Federal Government projects in the state. Bwala made the declaration on “Daybreak”, an Arise Television programme on Wednesday. The presidential aide argued that the Bola Tinubu administration was […] The post Infrastructure: How Lagos’ uniqueness makes it no man’s land – Bwala appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Man Detained After Allegedly Drugging, Raping Woman In Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command’s Gender Unit has apprehended a 60-year-old man, Ajayi Femi, on allegations of raping a 24-year-old lady. The command revealed this in a statement made available to PUNCH Metro on Monday. According to the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, investigations showed that the suspect allegedly laced the victim’s drink, causing her to […] The post Man Detained After Allegedly Drugging, Raping Woman In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Rotary Club of Greenfield builds classroom, office block for Police Children’s School

By Chukwuma Umeorah The Rotary Club of Greenfield Estate has commenced construction of a block of classrooms at the Okota Police Children’s School in Lagos as part of efforts to promote education and community development.   Speaking during the foundation laying ceremony, President of the club, Bonny Ogirri, said the initiative was conceived as a […] The post Rotary Club of Greenfield builds classroom, office block for Police Children’s School appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago Police threaten to arrest masquerade performing outside festival venue

By Christopher Oji The  Lagos State Police Command has threatened to arrest any masquerades found performing outside celebration venue of any  occasion. Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO)CSP Benjamin Hundeyin,said that the restriction became necessary in view of the clashes and crime the state had witnessed in recent time with such performance. “The police […] The post Police threaten to arrest masquerade performing outside festival venue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago With right policies, $1trillion economy achievable in a year —ADVAN President

Tribune Online With right policies, $1trillion economy achievable in a year —ADVAN President President, Advertisers Association of Nigeria (ADVAN), Osamede Uwubanmwen, has said the nation’s economy  can hit the $1Trillion mark in less than a year, if the government creates the right policies that will enable businesses thrive. Osamede, during an interview with journalists at the association’s CMO’s lectures, held in Lagos, recently, noted that while the nation’s […] With right policies, $1trillion economy achievable in a year —ADVAN President Tribune Online

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9 d. ago Police Restrict Egungun Festival Activities To Designated Venues In Lagos

The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State Command, has announced that all activities related to the Egungun Festival in Lagos will be restricted to designated outing points and approved celebration venues. In a statement released on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, speaking on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, clarified that practitioners are prohibited […] The post Police Restrict Egungun Festival Activities To Designated Venues In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Police restrict Lagos Egungun festival, ban public processions

Tribune Online Police restrict Lagos Egungun festival, ban public processions The Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State command, has announced the restrictions of all activities of the Egungun Festival in Lagos to... Police restrict Lagos Egungun festival, ban public processions Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police nab driver with bundles of counterfeit naira notes in Oyo

Tribune Online Police nab driver with bundles of counterfeit naira notes in Oyo ...commercial driver with bundles of fake N1,000 notes at the Guru Maharaj area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Police nab driver with bundles of counterfeit naira notes in Oyo Tribune Online

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1 week ago Edo Resident Doctors Laud Okpebholo Over 2024 MRTF Payment, Ezoti Quarters Renovation

The Association of Resident Doctors under Edo State Government Employment (ARD EDGE), through its President, Peter O. Evbuomwan, has expressed profound gratitude to the State Government for the recent payment of the 2024 Medical Residency Training Funds (MRTF) to the beneficiaries. The funds were disbursed on August 29 to the delight of the state resident […]

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1 week ago Lagos Police Arrest Painter For Allegedly Kidnapping Client’s Son, Demanding N7m Ransom

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old painter, Chigozie Clement, for allegedly abducting his client’s seven-year-old son in the Ketu Alapere area of the state. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, and obtained by PUNCH Metro, the suspect allegedly lured the seven-year-old away from his residence […] The post Lagos Police Arrest Painter For Allegedly Kidnapping Client’s Son, Demanding N7m Ransom appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago TikTok Star Peller Confirmed Safe As Lagos Police Probe Alleged Abduction

The Lagos State Police Command has clarified that TikTok influencer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, is safe, contrary to claims that he was kidnapped during a livestream on Wednesday. According to the command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, who spoke on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, initial investigations confirmed that the content creator was […] The post TikTok Star Peller Confirmed Safe As Lagos Police Probe Alleged Abduction appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Four dead, policeman, others injured in Lagos market clashes

Tribune Online Four dead, policeman, others injured in Lagos market clashes Confirming the incident, Police said three persons killed and a police inspector sustained fatal injuries during the clash between traders and suspected land grabbers. Four dead, policeman, others injured in Lagos market clashes Tribune Online

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1 week ago Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Travellers Abducted By Gunmen

The Edo State Police Command has successfully rescued 16 kidnapped victims in a series of coordinated operations along the Benin–Lagos and Benin–Akure highways. Police Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, noting that the operations followed separate incidents on August 23, 2025, when armed kidnappers blocked sections of […] The post Edo Police, Vigilantes Rescue 16 Travellers Abducted By Gunmen appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Police Restore Order In Lagos After Deadly Clash, Declare Land Grabber Wanted

The Lagos State Police Command has restored calm to Owode Onirin following a violent clash between traders and suspected land grabbers that left three people dead and a police officer critically injured. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that one Abiodun Ariori, CEO of Prosperous Ariori Golden Venture Limited, has been […]

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1 week ago Police To Simulate Bomb Detonations In Lagos Amid Heightened Security

The Lagos State Police Command has announced that its Explosives Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Unit will on Thursday conduct an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) simulation exercise. The exercise is scheduled to take place at the Eko Atlantic City area of Victoria Island, Lagos. According to the Command, the exercise aims to enhance […] The post Police To Simulate Bomb Detonations In Lagos Amid Heightened Security appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Edo Police Rescue 16 Kidnap Victims In Coordinated Operations

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the rescue of no fewer than 16 kidnapped victims during separate coordinated operations across the state. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Moses Yamu, the rescue efforts were carried out in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters along the Benin–Lagos and Benin–Akure highways. According […] The post Edo Police Rescue 16 Kidnap Victims In Coordinated Operations appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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