Bandits Kill Three, Abduct 28 in Sokoto Community, Mentally Ill Man Among Victims

Three residents have been killed and 28 others reportedly abducted after armed bandits invaded Kagara community in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving families devastated and residents calling for urgent security intervention. The attack occurred on Saturday night, September 19, 2026, beginning at about 8:58pm and reportedly continuing for nearly three hours, with…

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FCT Police Raid Crime Hotspots, Arrest 300 for Screening, Recover Knives, Toy Gun, Cannabis

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested about 300 persons during a security operation targeting identified crime hotspots, shanties, uncompleted buildings and suspected criminal hideouts across the nation’s capital. The operation, conducted on Saturday, September 19, 2026, was part of the Command’s ongoing efforts to prevent criminal activities, disrupt the activities of suspected…

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Nursing Students Protest After Female Student Allegedly Raped in Hostel Attack

Hundreds of students of the Taraba State College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo, have staged a peaceful protest following an overnight attack on an off-campus female hostel, during which a female student was allegedly sexually assaulted and seriously injured. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, September 21, 2026, reportedly involved suspected hoodlums…

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Lagos Sounds Fresh Flood Alarm, Orders Residents in Vulnerable Communities to Move to Higher Ground

The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh warning to residents living in low-lying, riverine, coastal and other flood-prone communities, directing them to move to safer and higher ground as the state faces increased flood risks. The warning followed a seven-day flood alert issued by the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA), covering September 19 to…

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37 Miners Die in NSCDC Custody: Names Released as Families Demand Answers as Probe Deepens

Grief, anger and unanswered questions continue to trail the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The victims, whose names have now been released, were among scores of suspected illegal miners arrested during anti-illegal mining operations conducted by…

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Lagos Raises Alarm Over Adulterated Palm Oil, Warns Residents to Beware of Fake Products

Residents of Lagos State have been warned to exercise extreme caution when buying palm oil following a red alert by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) over the increasing circulation of sophisticated adulterated palm oil in markets across the State. The warning has raised fresh concerns about food safety, particularly as experts say some…

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Ogun Youth Advocate Demands Clear Roadmap for Yayi’s 100,000 Youth Empowerment Plan

A lawyer, writer, public analyst and youth advocate, Amb. Habeeb Whyte, has called on youths in Ogun State to demand clear implementation plans, timelines and measurable outcomes from political promises ahead of the 2027 general elections. Whyte, who is the Deputy Coordinator of the Cityboy Movement in Ogun State, BAT Lawyers Coordinator in the state…

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