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Metro • May 13, 2026
N33.8 billion fraud: Court jails ex-power minister Saleh Mamman 75 Years
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced the former minister of power, Mr. Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison for his role in a N33.8 billion money laundering scheme.
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Metro • May 13, 2026
NBA, pledge stronger ties with the Police to protect Human Rights, improve justice delivery
The Nigerian Bar Association-NBA, Lagos Branch, has called for a more structured and collaborative relationship with the Force Criminal Investigation Department-FCID Annex in Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, to strengthen the rule of law and protect citizens’ rights.
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Metro • May 13, 2026
Police, Army pledge stronger ties as AIG Akpanudom attends NAWC workshop in Lagos
The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department FCID Annex, Lagos, AIG Simeon U. Akpanudom, has reiterated the need for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the military to tackle emerging security threats.
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Metro • May 12, 2026
Court jails woman 7 years, N4m fine, for human trafficking in Lagos
A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has sentenced a 26 years old woman, identified as Bose Jimoh, to seven years imprisonment and imposed a total fine of N4 million for offences related to human trafficking and organizing foreign travels linked to prostitution.
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Metro • May 11, 2026
NDLEA Uncovers N5.8billion drug stashed in Lekki mansion
**Dismantle Skuchies Factory in Lagos **Nabs 3 Persons with Disability for Drug Trafficking in Anambra, Kwara States
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Metro • May 11, 2026
UNIBEN Anti-Cult Chairman Resigns, Accuses VC of Threats and Evidence Suppression After Student's Death
The chairman of the University of Benin's anti-cultism committee, Egbenusi Osazee David, has resigned, accusing the Vice Chancellor of threatening him and attempting to suppress evidence following the fatal shooting of a part-time student on Sunday.
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Metro • May 11, 2026
Tragedy as UNIBEN part-time student is shot dead at school gate
A part-time student of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) was shot dead on Sunday evening around 5:00pm at the main entrance of the Ugbowo campus in an incident suspected to be linked to cult activities.
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Metro • May 10, 2026
Teen trafficked to Ivory Coast for Prostitution loses womb
A 19-year-old girl from Udu local government area of Delta State, identified as Ejiro, has allegedly lost her womb after being trafficked to Ivory Coast under the guise of securing a job abroad, in a shocking case of human trafficking and forced prostitution.
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Metro • May 10, 2026
Custom hands over stolen luxury vehicles to Canada in major recovery operation
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has formally handed over a collection of stolen exotic vehicles to the Canadian government, marking a significant victory in an international crackdown on auto theft syndicates.
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Metro • May 10, 2026
Police rescue four kidnapped children in Lagos, launch manhunt for suspect
In a dramatic late-night operation, the operatives of the Lagos State Police have rescued four kidnapped children from suspected trafficker at Alafia Bus Terminal in Coker-Orile area of the state and reunited them with their parents.
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Metro • May 10, 2026
EFCC declares former Humanitarian Affairs Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged cases of criminal conspiracy, abuse of office, and diversion of public funds.
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Metro • May 9, 2026
Domestic Violence: FCT Police Arrest Father of Ms Ilebaye Odiniya, Winner of 2023 Big Brother Naija, Reality TV Show.
The Police command in Abuja has confirmed the arrest of Honourable Emmanuel Odiniya over alleged assault on his daughter, Miss Ilebaye Odiniya, winner of the 2023 Big Brother Naija Reality Television Reality Show
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