Author: Adeniyi Daniel

No fewer than 24 foreign nationals from Cameroon, Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, the Republic of Benin, Burkina Faso and Guinea-Bissau have been arrested by troops of the Nigerian Army during a raid on a suspected hideout in Epe, Lagos State. The suspects were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation conducted by troops of the 65 Battalion in collaboration with members of the Vigilante Group as part of ongoing efforts by the 81 Division Nigerian Army to rid its Area of Responsibility of criminal elements, illegal immigrants and other security threats. The Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 81 Division Nigerian Army, Lt.…

A Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, has ordered the final forfeiture of assets valued at about ₦8.9 billion and linked to businesswoman Aisha Achimugu to the Federal Government. The order, delivered on Thursday by Justice Jude Onwugbuzie, followed an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), which argued that the assets were proceeds of unlawful activities and should be permanently forfeited to the Federal Government. The forfeited assets comprise jewellery valued at ₦4.65 billion, 11 luxury vehicles estimated at ₦4.29 billion, $50,000 in cash and ₦30 million. Justice Onwugbuzie granted the EFCC’s application…

The Oyo State Police Command has rescued a five-year-old girl, Fikayo Gbemiga, who was abducted from her family’s residence in Lagelu Local Government Area, and arrested two suspected kidnappers linked to the crime. The suspects, identified as Seyi Adegboye and Adefemi Adegboye, were arrested during an intelligence-led operation by the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad after they allegedly demanded ₦10 million ransom from the victim’s family. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the statement, Fikayo was kidnapped on July 3, 2026, from her residence at Iyana Offa in Lagelu Local…

Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a 22-year-old suspect, Olamide Suleiman, during a routine stop-and-search operation in the Aguda area of the state, recovering a locally made pistol, a double-barrel gun and substances suspected to be cannabis. The arrest was made along Adetola Road, Aguda, after officers intercepted the suspect during the operation. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, a search conducted on the suspect led to the recovery of dry leaves suspected to be cannabis, while a further search of his bag uncovered…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has released the names of successful applicants recruited into the Nigeria Police Force as part of the ongoing exercise to enlist 50,000 Police Constables nationwide. The Commission said the successful candidates emerged after the conclusion of a comprehensive, inclusive, equitable and transparent recruitment process conducted in collaboration with key stakeholders, including the Nigeria Police Force, the Federal Character Commission, the Ministry of Police Affairs, State Career and Counselling Departments and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC). According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Torty Kalu, Head, Protocol and Public Relations, Police Service Commission Headquarters,…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has paid glowing tribute to former Ogun State Governor and elder statesman, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, on the occasion of his 87th birthday, describing him as an extraordinary patriot, distinguished journalist, exceptional democrat and one of Nigeria’s finest political leaders. In a congratulatory message, Abiodun said Osoba’s remarkable journey through journalism, politics and public service exemplifies courage, integrity, resilience and an unwavering commitment to truth, justice and service to humanity. The governor noted that the former governor’s influence extends far beyond public office, saying his legacy as a mentor, bridge-builder and statesman continues to shape…

The Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), has relocated 30 street traders affected by the council’s ongoing environmental beautification projects to designated markets and provided each of them with ₦100,000 to support their resettlement. Dauda disclosed this on Tuesday during the Lagos State Government’s statewide tree planting campaign, where he represented Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. According to the chairman, the relocation and empowerment exercise began on Monday as the council commenced tree planting and landscaping along road setbacks on Obafemi Awolowo Way in Ikeja. “Fifteen of the street traders accepted our appeal on Monday. The council paid…

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), in Osun State, hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant for his arrest. Adeyemi was reportedly apprehended at his hideout in Osun by operatives of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) from Force Headquarters, Abuja, and is expected to be transferred to the Federal Capital Territory for further investigation and prosecution. Confirming the arrest, a police source said the operation was carried out by the Abuja-based Intelligence Response Team. “Yes, it is confirmed. The Intelligence Response…

The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Tuesday led the 2026 Lagos State Tree Planting Day exercise in Ikeja, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to environmental sustainability with a pledge to plant 1,000 trees across strategic public spaces within the council area. The event, held in front of the Ikeja Local Government Secretariat, formed part of the statewide tree planting campaign organised by the Lagos State Government with the theme, “Trees for Lagos: Our City, Our Responsibility.” Speaking on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, AKOD delivered the Governor’s keynote address, which urged Lagos residents to…

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested eight suspected armed robbers, cultists and a suspected gunrunner in separate operations across the state, recovering four locally made firearms, live cartridges and other weapons. The arrests, carried out between July 10 and July 14, 2026, followed intelligence-led operations and surveillance patrols targeting armed robbery, cultism and the proliferation of illegal firearms across Delta State. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Bright Edafe, the first operation was conducted in the early hours of July 14, when operatives, working alongside members…