Roadside hawker crushed to death in Lagos 👇

A roadside vendor has lost his life in a fatal road accident in the Okokomaiko area of Lagos State.The incident, which occurred on Sunday, involved a Lexus Jeep with registration...

Jos residents express frustration as cut-throat rent worsens living conditions 👇

Residents of Jos, the Plateau State capital, have expressed frustration over the astronomical increase of house rent.Concerned residents, who spoke to Waploaded, said house...

Gov Alia receives rescued Benue Links passengers, vows security crackdown 👇

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Iormem Alia, has praised security agencies for rescuing passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus along the Makurdi–Otukpo highway, reiterating...

Lagos unveils cybersecurity guidelines to strengthen digital safety 👇

The Lagos State Government has unveiled a comprehensive set of cybersecurity guidelines designed to enhance digital safety for businesses, public institutions, and residents...

Police begin investigation into death of three at Ekiti post-convocation party 👇

The Ekiti state police command has commenced an investigation into thefatal post-convocation party stampede in Ikere-Ekiti.Waploaded reports that the incident which happened...

Three die in Ekiti hotel during post-convocation night party 👇

Three persons have reportedly died in Ikere-Ekiti, the headquarters of Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State, during a post-convocation ceremony party.The tragic incident...

Tension as suspected poisoning kills nine cattle in Plateau 👇

Nine cattle have been confirmed dead, while three others are in critical condition, following a suspected poisoning incident in Rakum village, Kassa District of Barkin Ladi...

Bandit kingpin Auwalu gunned down in Kaduna 👇

A bandit kingpin simply identified as Kachallah Auwalu has been killed during a violent clash between rival armed groups in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State.A...

Two suspects in police net over alleged murder in Akwa Ibom 👇

Two suspects identified as Idem Etim, male, and Namkere Ikoboatang, female, are cooling their heels in the custody of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command in connection with...

Police arrest cleric over alleged rape of 16-year-old in Karshi 👇

Pastor Asonye Isaiah, a 37-year-old cleric, has been arrested by the police over the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in Karshi, Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.SP...

Army arrests over 20 suspected terrorists in nationwide operations 👇

The Nigerian Army has arrested over 20 suspected terrorists and other suspected criminals in a coordinated nationwide operation within the last 24 hours in its renewed fight...

Roadside hawker killed, seven injured in separate Lagos crashes — LASTMA 👇

A roadside hawker has been killed in a traffic accident at Okokomaiko, while seven other people were injured in another crash at Ogudu inward Toll Gate, the Lagos State Traffic...

Ogun police nab four suspects, recover firearms, cartridges in multiple operations 👇

In an effort to rid Ogun State of criminal elements, operatives of the police command arrested four suspects, recovered four firearms and 17 cartridges in separate intelligence-led...

Four feared dead, many missing as suspected herdsmen attack Benue community 👇

At least, four persons have been confirmed dead following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Gwer West on Saturday evening, with several others reported missing.Local...

Four injured as commercial bus crashes into ditch in Lagos 👇

At least four passengers sustained injuries on Sunday morning after a commercial bus reportedly lost braking control and plunged into a roadside ditch along Oba Ogunusi Road...

Military nabs three Boko Haram, ISWAP suspects in Borno 👇

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three suspected collaborators of Boko Haram and ISWAP in Monguno Local Government Area of Borno State.The development was made...

NBC warns TV anchors against bullying guests, compromising neutrality 👇

The Nigerian government has warned television broadcasters and anchors, over breaches of Nigerian broadcasting codes.The National Broadcasting Commission, NBC, issued the...

Former NFA Chairman Ibrahim Galadima dies at 75 👇

Alhaji Ibrahim Galadima, a former chairman of the Nigeria Football Association (NFA), has died on Saturday after a prolonged illness.His death was confirmed by former Secretary-General...

Two feared dead as explosion rocks petrol station in Plateau 👇

Two died while three others sustained injuries in an explosion at a petrol station in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday.Plateau State Police Public...

Troops arrest 9 suspected militia in Plateau, recover arms, ammunition 👇

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have arrested nine suspected Berom militia members responsible for targeted killings, and recovered arms and ammunition following an operation...

Nigeria at critical juncture over insecurity – IHRC warns 👇

The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust, Nigeria Chapter, has raised alarm over the growing wave of banditry and insecurity in the country.They warned...

Abia inaugurates task force against human trafficking 👇

Abia State Government and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, have inaugurated the Abia State task force against human trafficking,...

Three die in Ogun road accident 👇

A road accident that occurred along the Onipepeye axis of the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway has claimed the lives of three persons and left seven others severely injured.The...

FRSC reacts to viral video of Abuja CDB incident 👇

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reacted to public concerns surrounding a viral video of an incident involving one of its patrol teams in the Central Business District...

Abducted passengers not UTME candidates – JAMB clarifies 👇

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that the seven persons abducted while travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo were not candidates for the 2026...

Man arrested with human head, palms in Ogun 👇

A 43 years old man identified as Idowu Ashafa has been apprehended by operatives of the Igbesa Police Division for the unlawful possession human parts and suspected ritual...

Security guard, two others nabbed for car theft in Ogun 👇

A private security guard in Lagos, named Obada Ezekiel, has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with two others to steal a Lexus RX 300 SUV under his watch.According to...

Nigerian returnee recounts how kidnapping ordeals force family into tricycle business 👇

The wife of a Nigerian returnee has narrated how repeated kidnapping incidents involving her family devastated his finances and forced him to start life afresh as a commercial...

Bandits abduct Kwara monarch in night raid 👇

Suspected bandits attacked the palace of a traditional ruler in Olayinka community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, early on Saturday morning and abducted the...

Suspect arrested with 100 rounds of ammunition at Zamfara–Katsina border 👇

Security operatives have intercepted a 30-year-old suspect allegedly transporting 100 rounds of live ammunition along the border between Zamfara State and Katsina State, in...

Police arrest 33yr old drug baron in Delta, recover large quantities of drugs 👇

Operatives of Anti-Crime Patrol, Orerokpe Division in Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State have arrested a thirty three(33)year old drug baron with large quantities of...

Vandalism syndicate smashed in Umuahia after stealing school, church property 👇

A group of four men who vandalize and loot churches and schools have been apprehended in Umuahia, Abia State.The four suspects were nabbed by the Amuzukwu Vigilante group...

Ogun police arrest two car thieves, recovers stolen vehicle in Lagos 👇

Operatives of the Ogun State Police command have arrested two car dealers following a robbery incident that occurred atDe Ultimate hotel, located in the Ado-Odo /Ota local...

Abia Govt cautions doctors against rejecting emergency patients over money 👇

Doctors, nurses and other medical personnel in Abia hospitals have been told to first save the life of a patient brought into their facilities under emergency condition, before...

Nigerian airline operators halt planned shutdown 👇

Domestic airline operators under the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have halted their planned nationwide shutdown, choosing instead to pursue dialogue following government...

Rehabilitating terrorists sends wrong signal to victims – Mahdi Shehu 👇

A public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, has criticised ongoing efforts by authorities to rehabilitate and reintegrate former insurgents and criminals, saying the approach...

Insecurity: Anger, condemnation trail murder of Colonel, 6 soldiers in recent terrorists’ attack 👇

There is anxiety among Nigerians following the heightened dimension of insecurity in the country.Waploaded reports that officers of the Nigerian army have become the targets...

Offa robbery: Shehu Sani cautions Gov Abdulrasaq over criminal charges against Saraki, others 👇

A former federal lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has cautioned Kwara State government against the move to file criminal charges against former Senate president, Bukola Saraki over the...

Awujale stool: Again, police summon kingmakers over bribery allegations 👇

Nine Ijebu Ode kingmakers have again been invited to appear at the Ogun State Police Command, Eleweran, Abeokuta, next week Monday and Tuesday over allegations of bribery...

Benue mortuary attendant caught using human leg as walking stick 👇

A mortician named Amaobi, in charge of a mortuary in Agwabi, Buruku local government area of Benue State has been arrested by operatives of the Benue State Police Command.Waploaded...

Otukpo kidnapping: Security forces arrest seven suspects, rescue victims in joint operation 👇

The Benue State Police Command has announced a significant breakthrough in the kidnapping incident that occurred on Thursday in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.This...

Police arrest suspected cultist, recover firearm in Ekiti 👇

Operatives of the Ekiti State Police Command’s Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a suspected member of the Supreme Eiye Confraternity found with a locally made pistol...

Operative of Edo Security Corps escapes from kidnappers’ den after fierce battle 👇

Yusuf Kazim, an operative of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC, has escaped from the kidnappers’ den after a fierce battle.Waploaded gathered that Kazim, who operates in...

Security operatives rescue 59-year-old abducted farmer in Edo 👇

A 59-year-old farmer identified as Aminu Yusuf has been rescued from a kidnapper’s den by operatives of the Edo State Security Corps, ESSC.Waploaded gathered that the victim...

Two abducted UTME candidates escape from kidnappers 👇

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that two Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, candidates who were among passengers abducted in a commercial bus have...

Customs intercepts N93m worth of petrol in Adamawa 👇

The Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, has recorded seizures worth N93.03 million in Adamawa within six weeks under Operation Whirlwind, Zone ‘D’ Axis.The National Coordinator...

Troops intercept ammunition, explosive components on Kaduna-Jos Highway 👇

Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have intercepted a large cache of ammunition and suspected Improvised Explosive Device (IED) components along the Kaduna-Jos Highway.The...

Police inspector arrested for armed robbery dies from bullet wounds in Niger 👇

A serving police inspector has died following a gun duel with operatives of the Nigeria Police Force after he was arrested for armed robbery in Kontagora, Niger State.The...

Driver of bus carrying 14 abducted JAMB candidates was on illegal job – Benue Links 👇

The Management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited has clarified that the driver of the ill-fated bus conveying the 14 kidnapped students heading to write their, UTME exams Benue...

Troops arrests suspect, neutralise terrorist spy in Borno 👇

Nigerian Army troops carried out a late-night search operation in Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, during which they arrested one suspect and killed a suspected...