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Lagos Police Confirm Mushin Incident Was Mechanical, Not a Bomb
Lagos police state that the recent Mushin explosion was a mechanical failure, dispelling initial rumors of an IED attack.
Anambra Police Refute Claims of Items Dropped from Helicopter
Anambra police have declared reports of a helicopter dropping suspicious items in the Nimo and Adazi Nnukwu areas to be false, urging residents to ignore rumors.
Governor Yusuf Launches Kano Anti-Drug Task Force to Tackle Substance Abuse
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has formed a 20-member task force led by Muhuyi Magaji Rimingado to combat drug trafficking and substance abuse across Kano State.
Anambra Police Dismiss Rumors of Military Helicopter Activity
Anambra Police have debunked viral social media claims regarding a military helicopter dropping objects in the state, labeling the reports as false alarms.
Ogun NDLEA reports 306 arrests and destruction of illicit drug laboratory
The Ogun State NDLEA command has arrested 306 drug offenders and shut down a secret methamphetamine laboratory during the first five months of 2026.
Lagos State Shuts Down Oshodi Resettlement Market Following Violent Confrontation
Lagos authorities have closed the Oshodi Resettlement Market after traders clashed with sanitation officers and damaged government vehicles during an enforcement operation.
Nigeria Police Launch Health Initiative to Boost Personnel Well-being
The Nigeria Police Force has launched the Know Your Number health campaign in Kwara State to detect preventable conditions and improve officer wellness.
Severe European heatwave leads to two child deaths in France
A severe heatwave across Europe has resulted in the deaths of two young children in France, triggered school closures, and prompted rare emergency warnings as temperatures climb toward record highs.
Civil society groups in Akwa Ibom advocate for public-security partnership to combat terrorism
Akwa Ibom civil society groups are urging citizens to cooperate with security agencies and adopt local defense strategies to effectively combat the rising threat of terrorism in Nigeria.
Fatal multi-vehicle collision on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway results in six deaths
A collision between tankers, trucks, and cars on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway has claimed six lives, triggering a major fire and hours of heavy traffic.