Crime Metro Possession of Firearms Top Story

Customs launches manhunt for bus driver and conductor in Lagos

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has initiated a manhunt for a bus driver and his conductor who abandoned a vehicle loaded with firearms in the bustling Oshodi area. This incident has raised significant concerns about the proliferation of illegal arms in Lagos, a city already grappling with various security challenges. The discovery was made during Read More…

Crime Financial Crimes Nigeria Top Story

Former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello arrested by EFCC over N80.2 billion fraud allegations

In a significant development, former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over allegations of money laundering, breach of trust, and the misappropriation of N80.2 billion. The arrest marks a turning point in the EFCC’s pursuit of the former governor, who has evaded arrest for months Read More…

Crime Metro Murder Top Story

Rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong demands probe into alleged extra-judicial killings by suspended Lagos aide

Prominent human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the alarming confession of extra-judicial killings made by Wale Ajetunmobi, a recently suspended aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Effiong’s demand was made public through a tweet directed at the Governor, urging law enforcement agencies to take swift action. In his Read More…

Crime Drug Trafficking Metro Top Story

NDLEA seizes billions worth of drugs in major Lagos drug bust

In a significant victory against drug trafficking, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major cross-border drug trafficking syndicates, seizing large consignments of cocaine, methamphetamine, and opioids worth billions of naira. The operation, which took place at Murtala Muhammed International Airport and various locations across Lagos, led to the arrest of six Read More…

Crime Drug Trafficking Metro Top Story

Major drug bust in Lagos: NDLEA seizes ₦4.4 billion worth of drugs

In a significant operation, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) uncovered drugs worth ₦4.4 billion concealed in the lavatories of an Ethiopian Airlines aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. This operation, conducted on November 10, 2024, is part of the NDLEA’s ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in Nigeria. The NDLEA Read More…

Assault Crime Metro Traffic

Traffic incident in Lagos: LASTMA officer attacked

In a shocking incident on November 11, 2024, a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer was brutally attacked by a commercial bus driver and his conductor. The incident occurred during an arrest attempt in the Oshodi area of Lagos. The officer was doused with petrol and set ablaze, resulting in severe injuries. LASTMA officers Read More…

Crime Top Story Vandalism

Vandals strike Lokoja-Gwagwalada power line, disrupting transmission

In the early hours of Saturday, 9th November 2024, vandals targeted the Transmission Company of Nigeria’s (TCN) 330kV Lokoja-Gwagwalada transmission line 1, cutting off a key bulk power supply route in central Nigeria. TCN engineers, attempting to re-energize the line, encountered repeated tripping, prompting an inspection by TCN’s patrol team. “Upon inspection, they discovered that Read More…

Crime Nigeria Protests Top Story Treason

#EndBadGovernance protesters acquitted by Federal High Court

In a landmark decision, the Federal High Court in Abuja has struck out charges against 119 protesters involved in the #EndBadGovernance movement. This ruling marks a significant victory for the activists who have been advocating for governmental reforms and accountability. The #EndBadGovernance movement gained momentum in 2020, following the #EndSARS protests against police brutality. The Read More…

Crime Faith Featured Kidnapping Life Nigeria Notes

Abductions in Nigeria: Articulating a Christian response

Faith Conversations (by the Nigeria Prayer Group) First and foremost, let me express my deep sadness that we have to hold this kind of conversation at all. It is a clear indication of the failed state of our nation: Government is not fulfilling its primary role of keeping the lives of citizens safe and secure. Read More…

Crime Investigation Metro Top Story

Police investigate officer’s altercation with elderly woman

The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into an incident involving a police officer and an elderly woman, which was captured in a widely circulated video. The altercation reportedly occurred in the Alagbado area earlier this month. The video, which went viral on social media, shows the officer manhandling the elderly woman inside Read More…