Good morning! Here is a roundup of the top stories making headlines across Nigeria this Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from politics and security to crime and the judiciary.
- Court-Ordered Arrest Lands PFIPC DG In Police Custody
Adeniyi Adeyemi, the self-acclaimed Director-General of the controversial Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), has been arrested in Osun State. His arrest came just hours after a Federal High Court in Abuja issued a bench warrant following his failure to appear for arraignment over allegations bordering on forgery, impersonation and fraud.
- Tinubu Pushes For State Police, Sends Constitution Amendment Bill To Reps
President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the House of Representatives to amend the 1999 Constitution to allow the establishment of state police. In a letter addressed to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, the President described the proposal as a crucial step towards addressing Nigeria’s worsening security challenges through a decentralised policing system.
- Court Jails Man 20 Years For Shielding Notorious Bandit
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Muhammad Sani to 20 years in prison for concealing information about wanted bandit leader Danranmi. Justice Emeka Nwite ruled that Sani’s actions enabled the fugitive to evade arrest, following prosecution by the Department of State Services (DSS).
- Police Uncover ₦1bn Exotic Car Fraud Syndicate In Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has dismantled a vehicle fraud syndicate accused of swindling car dealers of over ₦1 billion. Investigators recovered several luxury vehicles allegedly stolen and sold to unsuspecting buyers in Abuja and other parts of the country.
- Gunmen Kill Lagos NURTW Official
Police have launched a manhunt after gunmen shot dead the Organising Secretary of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya. The attack occurred along Ikorodu Road, while the victim later died at St. Nicholas Hospital despite efforts to save him.
- Tears, Joy As Rescued Oyo Schoolchildren Reunite With Families
There were emotional scenes at the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, as pupils and teachers rescued after spending 56 days in captivity reunited with their families. Parents, relatives and loved ones celebrated with prayers, tears and songs of thanksgiving after the victims received medical clearance.
- UK Coroner Rules Nigerian Woman Died By Suicide
A coroner’s court in the United Kingdom has ruled that 27-year-old Nigerian woman, Beatrice Solomon, died by suicide after struggling with mental health challenges linked to personal difficulties. Beatrice had relocated to the UK on a skilled worker visa in November 2023 before she was found dead in her apartment.
- Suspected Herders Kill Resident In Fresh Benue Attack
Fresh violence has erupted in Benue State after suspected armed herders attacked Ondo community in Otukpo Local Government Area, killing one resident. The attack forced villagers to flee to nearby communities as gunmen reportedly opened fire indiscriminately.
- Rivers Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Lover Over Infidelity Claim
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Richard for allegedly killing his lover, Caroline Sunday, during a domestic dispute in Eneka, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Police said the argument began after the suspect accused the deceased of being unfaithful.
- Bode George Raises Alarm Over Alleged Plot To Destabilise PDP
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has alleged that attempts are being made to weaken the opposition party through judicial manipulation and the misuse of state institutions. He warned against efforts to destabilise the PDP ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Brilliant takes
Keep it up
The fake DG though, i thought he was confident when he called vdm last week.
Looks like he’s on a long thing right now