21 m. ago USA records first firing squad in 15 years as South Carolina inmate chooses it

A South Carolina Death Row inmate has chosen to die by firing squad, which would be the first time this read more USA records first firing squad in 15 years as South Carolina inmate chooses it

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69 m. ago DSS arrests three for assaulting operatives at Lagos assembly

The Department of State Services has arrested three individuals for allegedly assaulting its operatives during the crisis at the Lagos State House of Assembly on February 18. The arrests followed a request by the Lagos Assembly for heightened security at the complex, as outlined in a letter dated February 14, 2025, and signed by the Read More

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1 hour ago DSS Arrests 3 Over Alleged Assault On Own Operatives At Lagos Assembly

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested three persons linked to alleged assault on its officers during the uproar which greeted presence of security operatives at the Lagos State House of Assembly earlier in the week. LEADERSHIP investigation showed that lawmakers had mobilised supporters to the Assembly complex, who attacked some DSS officers who […]

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2 h. ago Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman

Tribune Online Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman     The Chairman of the Osun State Independent Electoral Commission (OSSIEC), Hashim Abioye, has condemned the arrest of the commission’s officials by the police during the local government election, insisting that they committed no offence. Speaking to the press on Saturday, Abioye described the election as peaceful and well-conducted, dismissing earlier concerns raised by […] Osun LG election: Police arrested our officials for committing no crime — OSSIEC Chairman Tribune Online

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4 h. ago Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

Hashim Abioye, Chairman of OSSIEC, has accused the police of arresting the commission's staff without any apparent justification. read more Police seal OSSIEC headquarters, arrest staff – OSSIEC chairman alleges

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6 h. ago Clark, an unyielding defender of justice, equity – Nzuko Umunna

From Jude Chinedu, Enugu Pan-Igbo socio-political group, Nzuko Umunna, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of elder statesman, Chief Edwin Clark, describing him as “an unyielding defender of justice, equity, and human rights.” In a statement signed by its President, Prof. Chinedu Nebo, the group noted that Clark’s contributions to Nigeria’s governance, unity, and […] The post Clark, an unyielding defender of justice, equity – Nzuko Umunna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 h. ago Police Nab Man For Allegedly Stabbing Friend To Death In Niger

A 23-year-old Hashimu Sani who is said to be a drug addict has been apprehended by the police for allegedly stabbing his friend, Musa Bala to death in Kotonkoro, Mariga local government area of Niger State. LEADERSHIP gathered that Sani, in what started like a drama, threatened to stab Bala and before people could intervene, […]

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10 h. ago Troops Eliminate 82 Terrorists, Rescue 93 Kidnap Victims Within One Week

The Defence Headquarters has disclosed a significant victory in the fight against terrorism, revealing that troops killed 82 terrorists and arrested 198 criminals across the country within a one-week period. According to Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, Director of Defence Media Operations, troops also rescued 93 kidnap victims and recovered 86 high-calibre weapons and 2,040 assorted ammunition. […] The post Troops Eliminate 82 Terrorists, Rescue 93 Kidnap Victims Within One Week appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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14 h. ago Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition

Two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Adamawa police command in Ngurore Forest, Yola South, and Gborom Mountain, Demsa Local Government Areas. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command’s spokesperson, said in a statement in Yola on Friday that the arrest was made in coordination with local hunters. Nguroje stated that the success was a result […] The post Adamawa Police Arrest Two Kidnap Suspects, Recover Weapons, Ammunition appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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15 h. ago Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received

Tribune Online Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received •Property transactions in Lagos have been greatly hindered by activities of the omo-onile, ajagungbale —Attorney General•Epe community invokes ancestral spirits against land grabbers, forms local task force DAYO AYEYEMI reports the increased onslaught of task force against the assault of land grabbers. THE menace of land grabbers is as old as modern Lagos, hurting property […] Lagos declares war on land grabbers, 60 on trial, 205 arrested, 7,500 petitions received Tribune Online

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16 h. ago Police arrest robbery gang leader, raid kidnappers den in Delta

From Joe Obukata Ogbodu, Warri  The Police in Delta State have arrested a fleeing armed robbery gang leader after a major raid on armed robbery and kidnapper’s dens. The suspect, Emeka was rounded up by the CP Special Assignment Team  (CP-SAT) led by ASP Julius Robinson, which stormed his hideout and busted the house of the […] The post Police arrest robbery gang leader, raid kidnappers den in Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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17 h. ago Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six

Tribune Online Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual •As court remands suspect in prison EKITI State government on Friday appreciated and rewarded a herbalist, Adesua Ifafemi, for his role in the arrest of a 23-year-old boy who wanted to use his sister’s six-year-old son for ritual. Saturday Tribune gathered that the suspect identified as Solomon Fabiyi was arrested by men of the state […] Ekiti govt rewards herbalist over arrest of boy who wanted to use six-year-old nephew for ritual Tribune Online

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21 h. ago ‘Chidimma Adetshina’s mother still in S’African police custody’

Leaders of the Nigerian community in South Africa have confirmed that Anabela Rungo, the mother of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has not been released by the country’s authorities. Rungo was detained by the South African Police Service on February 15, 2025, following immigration fraud allegations levelled against her in 2024. A Mozambican national, Read More

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21 h. ago How I knew police tortured my younger brother to death – Lagos estate agent

A Lagos-based estate agent, Mr Qamar Oduga, tells BIODUN BUSARI how his younger brother, Abdulmojeed, died in police custody in Ikota, Lagos State, after his neighbour, Stasia Nora, allegedly reported him over a rift What happened between your late brother and his neighbour before the police arrest him? It happened on Tuesday, 11th February 2025. Read More

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23 h. ago Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s murder, hopes truth will be unveiled in his life time

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja   Former Nigerian military president, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, has revisited the unresolved murder of journalist Dele Giwa in his newly released autobiography, “A Journey in Service.” In the book launch in Abuja on February 20, 2025, Babangida expressed hope that the mystery surrounding Giwa’s death would eventually be unraveled, while vehemently […] The post Babangida denies involvement in Dele Giwa’s murder, hopes truth will be unveiled in his life time appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago VeryDarkMan Raises Concerns Over Wunmi’s Statements On Mohbad’s Death, Cites Manipulation

Nigerian social media commentator Verydarkman (VDM), also known as Martins Otse, has reacted to Mohbad’s wife Wunmi’s recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo. Wunmi recently appeared on the With Chude show for her first interview since her husband’s death, where she discussed Mohbad’s tragic passing and her life as a young widow. During the […] The post VeryDarkMan Raises Concerns Over Wunmi’s Statements On Mohbad’s Death, Cites Manipulation appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Ogbe Stadium tragedy: Gov Okpebholo  expresses condolences, chides PDP for celebrating death of Pius Etim 

From Tony Osauzo, Benin Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, yesterday, expressed deep sadness and condolences to the family of Pius Etim, a young man who tragically lost his life due to an unfortunate incident on Thursday evening at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin City, following a heavy rainfall. A heavy wind that preceded the […] The post Ogbe Stadium tragedy: Gov Okpebholo  expresses condolences, chides PDP for celebrating death of Pius Etim  appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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29 h. ago Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ

Tribune Online Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ "In the cause of the operations, they neutralised several terrorists, apprehended their collaborators, rescued kidnapped victims and received surrendered terrorists. Gunrunners, oil theft collaborators and other violent extremists were also apprehended. Insecurity: Troops kill 82 terrorists, arrest 198, rescue 93 hostages — DHQ Tribune Online

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30 h. ago Operatives arrest major arms supplier to bandits captured in Sokoto

Tribune Online Operatives arrest major arms supplier to bandits captured in Sokoto According to preliminary investigations, he was en route to deliver arms and ammunition to Bello Turji, Boka, and Halilu Buzu, three of the most notorious bandit leaders in the region. Operatives arrest major arms supplier to bandits captured in Sokoto Tribune Online

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33 h. ago Troops killed 82 terrorists, rescued 93 kidnap victims in one week – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters has said troops on internal security operations across the country have killed 82 terrorists, arrested 198 criminals and rescued 93 kidnap victims in the past week. In a statement on Friday, the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj-Gen Markus Kangye, said the troops also recovered 86 high-caliber weapons and 2,040 weapons across Read More

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