Former Imo State Governor and Senator, Rochas Okorocha, has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force over allegations of criminal conspiracy, forgery and impersonation. Okorocha was reportedly arrested on Monday night at REIZ Continental Hotel in central Abuja before being released on bail after approximately one hour of interrogation. The Nigeria Police Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniedu, confirmed the arrest and subsequent release to Channels Television. According to the police spokesperson, the former governor was directed to return to the Force Headquarters on Tuesday for further questioning as…

The police in Kano State have prevented members of the ‘Tinubu Must Go’ movement from accessing a venue where they planned to hold a meeting aimed at mobilising Nigerians against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. The incident occurred on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at The Avenue Event Centre along Murtala Muhammed Way in the Badawa area of Kano. Abba Hikima, a lawyer and one of the conveners of the movement, alleged that more than 10 Mobile Police vehicles were deployed to the venue to stop…

A Vehicle Inspection Officer (VIO) has reportedly been crushed to death by a truck while attempting to intercept the vehicle along Hospital Road in Akure, the Ondo State capital. The fatal incident occurred opposite Mega Primary School, throwing residents and other road users into distress. According to eyewitness accounts, the officer attempted to flag down the truck, which was reportedly travelling in the fast lane, but was unable to stop it before the vehicle struck him. The officer was subsequently trapped beneath the truck, while residents at the scene shouted…