21 h. ago Wheelbarrow Pusher Arrested For Stabbing Colleague To Death Over Offloading Dispute

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested a wheelbarrow pusher, Alfa Ali, in Lafia Local Government Area for allegedly stabbing his colleague, Hayyatu Ibrahim, to death following a disagreement over a business deal. Two days before the tragic incident, Ali, a 20-year-old worker at Angwan Maina Park in […] The post Wheelbarrow Pusher Arrested For Stabbing Colleague To Death Over Offloading Dispute appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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28 h. ago NSCDC nabs wheelbarrow pusher for killing colleague in Nasarawa

The Nasarawa State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps has arrested a wheelbarrow pusher, Alfa Ali in the Lafia Local Government Area of the state for allegedly stabbing to death his colleague, Hayyatu Ibrahim. Ali, a 20-year-old man, who works at the Angwan Maina Park in the LGA, was said to have Read More

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2 d. ago Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa

The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, over a series of allegations brought against him by Fuji musician Saheed Osupa. The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ crooner was taken into custody on Saturday over claims bordering on criminal defamation, threat to life, incitement, and character assassination. […] The post Kwara Police Confirm Arrest Of Portable Over Alleged Defamation Against Saheed Osupa appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Nigerians arrested as Indian police bust international drug ring

Two Nigerians and a local forex agent have been arrested in Hyderabad, India, as police uncovered a transnational drug trafficking and money laundering syndicate with links to the United States and Nigeria, The Hindu Newspapers reports. The suspects, identified as Ugwu Ikechukwu (alias Emma) and Chukwu Ogbonna (alias Big Joe), were arrested by the Telangana Read More

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6 d. ago Nigerian Navy Arrests 27 Suspects In Major Drug Trafficking Raid In Lagos

Nigerian Navy personnel have arrested 27 individuals, including 24 men and 3 women, in a significant operation targeting drug trafficking activities in Lagos. The operation took place after credible intelligence led to a raid on a notorious criminal stronghold in Gidan Drama, located along Malu Road in Apapa. Lieutenant Hussaini Ibrahim, the spokesperson for the […] The post Nigerian Navy Arrests 27 Suspects In Major Drug Trafficking Raid In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 d. ago Apapa: Navy raids criminal hideout, arrests 27 drug suspects

By Philip Nwosu The Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) BEECROFT has arrested 27 suspected drug peddlers during a coordinated raid on a known criminal hideout in the Gidan Drama area of Malu Road, Apapa, Lagos, on Saturday, April 5. Captain Idongesit Udoessien, Executive Officer of NNS BEECROFT, representing Commander Commodore Paul Ponfa Nimmyel, confirmed the arrests […] The post Apapa: Navy raids criminal hideout, arrests 27 drug suspects appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Ondo Amotekun arrests 28 suspects for duping Ghanians, Nigerians

No fewer than 28 suspects have been arrested by the operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, known as read more Ondo Amotekun arrests 28 suspects for duping Ghanians, Nigerians

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1 week ago Army arrests 43 oil thieves, destroys 14 illegal refineries in Niger Delta

The Nigerian Army, 6 Division said its operatives have arrested 43 suspected oil thieves and recovered 254,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said a total of 14 illegal refineries were also destroyed, while 14 boats used for the illicit activity were destroyed. The Acting Deputy Director 6 Division Army Read More

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1 week ago Group faults smear campaign against Patience Jonathan over accused domestic workers’ trial

From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa A group, Bayelsa Renaissance, has faulted what it called an ongoing smear campaign against former Nigerian First Lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan, over the arrest and trial of those involved in the 2019 burglary of her home in Otuoke, Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. The group declared as “false and […] The post Group faults smear campaign against Patience Jonathan over accused domestic workers’ trial appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Court stops police, DSS from arresting Fubara’s chief of staff

A Rivers State High Court in Port Harcourt has barred the Nigerian Police and the Department of State Services from arresting or summoning Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended state governor, over allegations made by the former Rivers Head of Service, Dr. George Nwaeke. Justice I.P.C. Igwe issued the ruling in Suit Read More

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2 w. ago DSS arrests two Key suspects in killing of 16 Northerners in Edo State

Operatives of DSS have apprehended two principal suspects linked to the brutal killing of 16 Nigerians of Northern extraction in Uromi. read more DSS arrests two Key suspects in killing of 16 Northerners in Edo State

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2 w. ago Lynched travellers: Tension in Edo as DSS arrests principal suspects

Operatives of the Department of State Security have arrested two principal suspects involved in the killing of 16 Nigerians of northern extraction in Uromi, Esan North East Local Government last week. According to a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpehbolo, Fred Itua, the suspects were arrested by operatives of the DSS Read More

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2 w. ago Immigration officials arrested me, I don’t know my offence – Bobrisky

Bobrisky has raised an alarm after allegedly being arrested by Nigerian immigration officials, saying he was not aware he committed any crime. The controversial crossdresser took to social media on Tuesday to make the disclosure after throwing a shade at veteran singer 2Baba. Bobrisky penned on his official Instagram page, “Guys, have just been arrested […] The post Immigration officials arrested me, I don’t know my offence – Bobrisky appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in the ongoing crackdown against crude oil theft (COT) as well as other associated crimes conducted in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) from March 24 to 30, 2025. Acting Deputy Director, 6 […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Soldiers destroy 18 illegal refineries in N’Delta, arrest 39 suspects

The 6 Division, Nigerian Army said it’s operatives have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and destroyed 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta Region. Also, the Army said 60,000 litres of stolen products were seized during the crackdown against oil theft and related crimes in the region. It said the special operation, which lasted for six Read More

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3 w. ago 12 Suspects Arrested As Army Destroys 19 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has destroyed 19 illegal refineries, arrested 12 suspects, and recovered 138,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army stated that the achievement was made during an operation carried out in collaboration with other security agencies in several communities. Lt. Col. Jonah Danjuma, Acting Deputy […] The post 12 Suspects Arrested As Army Destroys 19 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Army destroys 19 illegal refineries, arrests 12 in Niger Delta operation

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has said its operatives have destroyed 18 illegal refineries, arrested 12 suspects and recovered 138,000 litres of stolen products in the Niger Delta region. The Army said the feat was achieved during an operation it conducted in some communities in collaboration with other security agencies. The Acting Deputy Read More

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3 w. ago Nigeria arrests 327 illegal miners as government intensifies crackdown

The Nigerian govt has arrested 327 individuals for illegal mining since 2024, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr. Alake. read more Nigeria arrests 327 illegal miners as government intensifies crackdown

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3 w. ago Ghana arrests Nigerian drug kingpin, seizes $2.1m cocaine, heroin

The Narcotics Control Commission in Ghana has arrested a suspected Nigerian drug kingpin, Uchechukwu Chima, in an intelligence-led raid at his hideout in Accra. The 56-year-old suspect was arrested on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, following the discovery of 192kg of cocaine and 0.42kg of heroin, with an estimated street value of $2.1 million. The acting Read More

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