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NSCDC Seizes 45,000 Litres of Illicit Petroleum in Akwa Ibom
NSCDC officials in Akwa Ibom have apprehended three suspects and seized a tanker containing 45,000 litres of illegally obtained ethanol after uncovering forged documentation.
Lagos Police Detain 21-Year-Old Over Human Body Part and Weapons
Lagos police arrested Samson Onilewaji, 21, for possessing a suspected human hand, firearms, and robbery items during a routine vehicle stop.
Edo State Chief Judge Launches Dedicated Court for Cultism and Kidnapping Trials
Edo State Chief Judge Daniel Okungbowa has established a special criminal court in Benin City to specifically handle kidnapping and cultism cases, acting on a request from Governor Monday Okpebholo.
NDLEA Promises Tougher Action Against Bauchi Drug Traffickers
The NDLEA in Bauchi State has seized over 2.2 tonnes of illegal drugs and secured 79 convictions in the last seven months, with the State Commander vowing to escalate efforts against local traffickers.
NDLEA Reports Rise in Cannabis Cultivation Within Adamawa State
The NDLEA has identified and destroyed three cannabis farms in Adamawa State, signaling a shift toward local production of illicit substances in the region.
Identities of men accused of assisting in drugging and abusing woman revealed
Legal restrictions have been removed to allow the naming of men accused of helping a husband drug and sexually abuse his wife, as the trial proceedings continue at Minshull Street Crown Court.
Abuja Police Locate and Retrieve Stolen Hilux in Kaduna State
FCT police officers tracked and recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux in Kaduna State, arresting one suspect after a swift response to a report in Wuse II.
Saudi man sentenced to life for deadly 2024 Magdeburg Christmas market attack
Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen has been sentenced to life in prison for a 2024 vehicle attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, which killed six people.
Ekiti High Court Condemns Two Kidnappers to Death
An Ekiti State High Court has sentenced two kidnappers to death for the abduction of an NYSC staff member, while clearing a third suspect of all charges.
Relatives of Slain Teenager Request IGP Intervention to Apprehend Eight Suspects in Ilobu
The family of 14-year-old Ezekiel Olapade has petitioned the IGP to arrest eight suspects allegedly responsible for a fatal shooting incident in Ilobu, Osun State.