Operatives of the Odeda Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested Akintoye Waris for allegedly stealing and slaughtering a Savannah he-goat valued at N200,000 for his child’s naming. The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, on Saturday, revealed that Waris was arrested on January 2, 2024, in the Odeda Area of the state, […] More
At least nine people have been confirmed dead in a bloody clash between the community of Gululu village and Fulani settlement in Yankunama of Miga local government area of Jigawa. A report from the state indicated that the crisis began as a result of a broken shop and the stealing of bags of Habiscs recently […] More
A violent clash erupted in Jigawa State, resulting in the deaths of nine people and leaving four others injured. The incident occurred on January 3, 2025, in Gululu village, Miga Local Government Area (LGA), and Yankunama village, Jahun LGA. According to reports, a group of miscreants suspected to be Fulani broke into a shop and […] More
The Divisional Police Officer of the “B” Division in Warri, Delta State, and his men have arrested two suspects in connection with the burning of a section of the Okere-Urhobo Youth Movement Secretariat in Okere-Urhobo Community. A police source, who craved anonymity, disclosed this to our correspondent in Warri. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, […] More
A fatal road accident in Nigeria’s northeast State of Gombe has claimed at least seven lives. Thirty one other travellers suffered varying degree of injuries in the Thursday auto crash. The Gombe Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Samson Kaura, confirmed the incident. Kaura disclosed that the accident, which occurred along […] More
A 30-year-old man, Daniel Onyejekwe, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his neighbour, identified simply as Christian, to death during a dispute over rice. He was arrested by the Delta State Police Command. The incident reportedly occurred on New Year’s Day in the Ogwanja area of Sapele, Delta State, following an argument that escalated into […] More
Bandits have a attacked Kwanar Jalab village in Zungeru Ward, Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State abducting several passengers. Sources said the bandits also burnt the vehicle the passengers rode in barely hours after one of its kingpin, Bello Turji threatened to launch attacks in the village in response to the arrest of his […] More
Ogun State police command said it has arrested two security guards for allegedly setting ablaze a 44-year-old man identified as Basiru Aliu in Agura Sabo, Sagamu area of the state. This was contained in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, and obtained by DAILY POST on Wednesday. According to the statement, […] More
In a courageous show of resilience, local vigilantes and community watchmen in Tara, located in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, successfully repelled a bandit’s attempt to infiltrate their town last night. The December 30 attack, led by a notorious gunman identified as “Kallamu,” was foiled thanks to the bravery and vigilance of […] More
A 32-year-old South African woman, ShimonĂ© Fluks, was allegedly stabbed to d3ath by her boyfriend. Advocacy group, Women For Change, disclosed this in a statement on Monday, December 30, 2024. According to the statement, ShimonĂ© was k!lled in Bersig, Montagu, on 14 December 2024. It is reported that ShimonĂ© ran to a neighbour’s house for […] More
LEADNAIJA learnt that out of the seven persons killed, two were unarmed civilians who were in a compound planning a burial that was to take place on January 2, while the other were security operatives. A viral video being circulated on social media showed the body of two of the victims, who are members of […] More
One person has been reportedly killed and another injured in an auto crash involving a pilot vehicle in the convoy of the Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia, in Vandeikya local government area of the State. Our correspondent gathered from a local source that the accident occurred at the governor’s hometown when the convoy was on […] More