A 37-year-old man, Ziaulihak Zakari, popularly known as Abuja, has allegedly confessed to receiving N500,000 to carry out an acid attack on a female spa worker in the Lakowe area of Lagos State. The victim, identified as Olorunseunfunmi Awosogbon, reportedly suffered serious injuries to her head, chest and hands during the incident, which occurred on October 25, 2025. It was gathered that Awosogbon had responded to a home service appointment booked through the spa where she worked. The session was said to have been scheduled at Lakowe Golf Gate near Utmost Care Hospital in the Ibeju-Lekki area, where the attack…
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The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two serving police officers allegedly found with firearms and live ammunition during a security operation in Biase Local Government Area of the state. The command said the officers were intercepted amid the lingering communal crisis between the Ugep and Idomi communities. The clarification followed a viral video on social media claiming that the officers were apprehended in connection with the communal conflict. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Eitokpah Akata, explained that the suspects were stopped during a joint stop-and-search operation carried out by personnel…
The National Bureau of Statistics has disclosed that the average price of a 50-kilogram bag of locally produced rice rose by 20.5 per cent in March 2026 to N112,000. The bureau revealed this in its Selected Food Price Watch report for March 2026 released on Wednesday. According to the report, the commodity sold for an average of N92,946 in February before climbing sharply within one month. The report also showed that the average price of a 50kg bag of foreign rice increased by 3.06 per cent to N133,975 in March from N110,589 recorded in February. Despite the figures released by…
A Court grants El-Rufai access to medical care In ICPC custody Federal High Court has granted former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai permission to receive medical treatment while in the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission. The ruling was delivered on Wednesday by Justice Rilwan Aikawa during proceedings in the ongoing trial involving alleged money laundering and corruption-related offences against the former governor. El-Rufai and his co-defendant, Joel Adoga, are facing a 10-count charge bordering on alleged possession and conversion of proceeds of corruption, as well as offences said to contravene the Money Laundering (Prevention…
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers during a gun duel in the Karshi area bordering the Federal Capital Territory and Nasarawa State. The police said the operation was carried out on May 3 following credible intelligence on the activities of the gang. In a statement issued on Wednesday night, the command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, disclosed that the operatives stormed the suspects’ hideout during the raid. She explained that the suspects opened fire on sighting the police team, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire. According to Adeh, the gang leader identified as…
The Kogi State Government has confirmed the rescue of all victims abducted from the Daarul-Kitab Islamic Orphanage following a coordinated security operation in the state. Gunmen had stormed the orphanage on April 26 and whisked away 23 pupils alongside the wife of the orphanage proprietor, triggering widespread concern among residents. Fifteen of the victims were earlier rescued on April 27 after security agencies intensified search operations across different parts of the state. Confirming the latest development in a statement issued on Wednesday in Lokoja, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, said the remaining victims were rescued during…
The management of the Confluence University of Science and Technology has expelled eight students for their involvement in examination malpractice during the first semester examinations of the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution disclosed this in a statement signed by the Deputy Registrar (Academics), Mr Eli Gbadufu, and made available to journalists in Lokoja on Wednesday. According to the statement, the decision was approved by the university Senate during its 30th regular meeting held on April 29, 2026, following recommendations by the Examination Misconduct Committee. The university explained that investigations carried out by the committee established that the affected students violated…
The All Progressives Congress has waived the mandatory screening process for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries, effectively declaring him cleared in line with its constitution and internal guidelines. The decision was reached on Wednesday during the 188th meeting of the party’s National Working Committee held at the APC national secretariat in Abuja. In a statement issued after the meeting by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the NWC said the waiver was granted under the powers conferred on it by the party’s constitution. According to the statement, the committee relied on Article 13.4…
An Abuja High Court on Wednesday ordered the remand of a 32-year-old man, Israel Friday, in a correctional facility over allegations of stabbing his neighbour during a dispute. The defendant is facing a charge of attempted culpable homicide. Presiding judge, M. S. Idris, issued the remand order after the prosecution, led by Donatus Abah, argued that granting bail could endanger the victim. Following submissions from both parties, the court adjourned proceedings until May 13 to rule on the bail application and commence trial. The prosecution told the court that the incident occurred in the Angwan Tiv area of Zone 7,…
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested five suspects over alleged involvement in sexual offences and child abuse, vowing to ensure their prosecution. The command’s spokesperson, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, noting that investigations had been concluded and the suspects would be arraigned in court. Among those arrested is a 46-year-old man, Rapuruchukwu Ezenandu, accused of engaging in an unlawful sexual relationship with his daughter. According to the police, the case was transferred from Oko Police Station on April 23, 2026, after the 20-year-old victim was confirmed to be HIV positive during a hospital visit. Preliminary…