Police detain couple, 1 other over pistol in Lagos
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have detained a couple and another woman for the unlawful possession of a semi-automatic pistol. The comm
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Lawyers accuse public of applauding ‘Yahoo Boys’, urge action
Some Lagos-based lawyers are calling for urgent steps to curb internet fraud, commonly known as ‘yahoo yahoo,’ in Nigeria. In interviews with the News
Man accused of stealing from impounded vehicle at police station
One Ahmed Olaadu (25) has appeared before a Mapo Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan over alleged theft of iron rods at the Sanyo Police Station in Iba
Police secure 23 convictions in A’Ibom in 6 months
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has successfully secured 23 convictions of criminals within the state over the past six months. This achievement wa
Man slumps, dies while separating couple fighting
A middle-aged man, identified as Joseph Ayuba, reportedly slumped and died while separating a man and his wife who were fighting in the Dogon-Ruwa com