Crime

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Gunmen kill 3 vigilantes in Edo

Gunmen suspected to be cultists on Tuesday reportedly killed three members of the Edo State Security Corps, also known as vigilantes, in Benin City. O

Truck drive, 3 others jailed for illegal mining, cybercrime in Kwara

A Federal High Court in Ilorin has sentenced a truck driver, Olamilekan Basit, to one year imprisonment for transporting 30 tons of solid minerals wit

Court frees Lagos pastor accused of defiling 17-year-old daughter

An Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Wednesday discharged one Emmanuel Orekoya, a pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God,

Benue Killings: Residents advocate communal defence

Residents of Benue State have advocated for a communal approach of self-defence to assist security operatives in tackling insecurity across rural area

Man charged with stealing 32 packs of bottled water

The police in Abuja on Wednesday arraigned one Mohammed Sani at a chief magistrate’s court in Wuse, Abuja, for allegedly stealing 32 packs of bottled