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Two people have been killed in Osun state following a motor park takeover bid that led to clashes between police and hoodlums. The APC and Accord Party are trading blame over the crisis that rocked the Ikire motor park.
Gunshots erupted in Osogbo as hoodlums attacked the convoy of Governor Adeleke. The incident caused chaos and concern in the area.
Nigerian comedian Brain Jotter has publicly expressed distress over alleged harassment by hoodlums in Lagos. He cried out about the incident, drawing attention to the issue of street harassment.
Nigerian TikToker Peller reported that hoodlums stole guests' phones during his wedding ceremony. He and Javis later addressed critics of their wedding, urging them to 'go and make it' themselves.
Suspected political thugs reportedly attacked a Permanent Voter's Card (PVC) distribution center in Okuku, Osun state, on Sunday, allegedly making off with two packs of PVCs.
Unidentified hoodlums reportedly attacked the secretariats of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) and the All People’s Party (APP) in Imo State, Nigeria, destroying billboards.
The PDP in Osun State has called for a transparent investigation into the killing of Ezekiel Olapade, a teenager allegedly shot by political hoodlums.
Members of the Accord Party are protesting in Osun, Nigeria, following the abduction of two individuals by suspected hoodlums. Police have confirmed the incident and launched an investigation.
About 20 hoodlums, using bulldozers, destroyed properties and goods worth millions of naira belonging to traders at the popular FUTA junction in Akure, Ondo State capital, after allegedly giving them only 11 days' notice.
A key advisor to Ukrainian President Zelensky stated that a peace agreement with Russia before winter is a 'correct and realistic' scenario. This comes as Ukraine's front lines are reported to have stabilized, and discussions about the war's duration continue.
Muslims globally celebrated Eid al-Adha with prayers, family meals, and outings, while leaders in various countries urged tolerance, unity, and sacrifice. The celebrations were notably impacted in some regions by high costs of rams and blockades affecting sheep supply.
A woman in her 60s, Victoria Adegoke, was found dead in a bush in Badagry, Lagos. Residents suspect she was raped and strangled while returning from church Read More:…
Residents and drivers in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, are experiencing increased extortion and harassment from hoodlums, prompting civil society organizations to demand government and police intervention to restore order.
Fresh tension has erupted in Jos, Nigeria, following the relaxation of a curfew, leading to attacks by hoodlums and causing fear among residents and shop owners.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has appointed committees to oversee its upcoming ward, local government, and state congresses across Nigeria, as the party prepares for internal elections and its national convention.
Police in Osun, Nigeria, have confirmed the killing of a 60-year-old man by suspected hoodlums, an incident that reflects the proliferation of arms and thuggery seen during the recent electoral cycle.
Following Adeleke's re-election in the Osun State poll, various groups and individuals, including the NGF and ADC candidate, offered congratulations, while Yiaga Africa commended voters and called for BVAS improvements. The outcome also sparked political analysis regarding future elections.
Lagos State Police, through its Rapid Response Squad (RRS), arrested over 30 suspected hoodlums accused of attacking motorists during a clampdown on criminal hideouts in the state.
At least 10 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) were injured after unidentified hoodlums attacked a political gathering in Ikwuator I, Ebonyi State, prompting the party to condemn the attack and seek a security probe.
Lagos police arrested 147 suspects and recovered 250 cartridges, machetes, and other weapons during raids on criminal hideouts. The operation targeted hoodlums in the city.
Fresh violence in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, has resulted in two deaths and the vandalism of 19 vehicles, following attacks by suspected hoodlums on residents and a motor park.
Thanos Plevris, the Greek Minister of Migration, stated that 'left-wing terrorism targets us' and accused former Prime Minister Tsipras of tolerating 'hoodlums'.
Biodun Oyebanji's re-election as the Governor of Ekiti State has been widely celebrated by various political figures and groups, including President Tinubu and the APC, who view his victory as a reflection of the people's confidence in his governance.
The Niger State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that hoodlums attacked schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse, and Lambata areas of the state, describing the claims as false and misleading.
Former House of Representatives member George Daika alleged that his convoy was attacked by hoodlums in Mikang Local Government Area of Plateau State amidst tensions surrounding a rerun election.
Tension arose in Oshodi, Lagos, following an attack on Ogundipe Stephen, the spokesperson for the Lagos State House of Assembly.
Hoodlums, suspected to be herdsmen, attacked Eziobodo, the host community of the Federal University of Technology Owerri (FUTO), shooting one person and injuring many others.
Lagos police have arrested several individuals after a viral video showed them parading with machetes in Lekki, causing traffic disruption and panic.
The Lagos State Taskforce has announced the arrest of five suspected hoodlums, known as ‘Omotaku’, who were allegedly extorting motorists in the Aboru and Abule-Egba areas.
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The Police Command in Osun, Nigeria, has confirmed the killing of 60-year-old Tajudeen Yusuf by suspected hoodlums in Osogbo and has launched a manhunt for the perpetrators.
Following a report by PUNCH, the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad has arrested over a dozen hoodlums in Lekki-Ajah accused of extorting and harassing motorists.
The Lagos State Government has arrested individuals harassing and extorting motorists on the Lekki-Ajah Expressway, vowing to continue intelligence-led operations against activities threatening public safety.
Suspected hoodlums invaded an INEC distribution center in Osun State, carting away Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs). The incident occurred at a local government distribution point.
Suspected hoodlums attacked a mining site in Osun State, Nigeria, resulting in the death of one labourer and the disappearance of several workers. The local community is demanding justice for the victims.
Bauchi Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a N4 million robbery where hoodlums tied up a couple, with efforts ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects.
Hoodlums, known as area boys, are reportedly terrorizing motorists on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, extorting money and attacking vehicles.
Traders at the popular FUTA junction in Akure, Ondo State capital, are lamenting the destruction of properties worth millions of naira after about 20 hoodlums demolished their shops and destroyed goods.
Nigerian musician Davido has called for the Osun 2026 elections to be settled with ballot papers and condemned an attack on the Chairman of the Accord Party in Osogbo Local Government by political hoodlums.
The Niger State Police Command arrested 27 suspected hoodlums from various states during Eid-el-Kabir raids, recovering weapons and illicit substances in the process.
A nursing student named Wendy Achumba from Umulogho, Obowo Local Government Area in Imo State, was found dead after being killed by unidentified assailants, with one arrest made in connection to the incident.
Thieves broke into a Catholic church in Imo, Nigeria, and stole the Blessed Sacrament. The incident has caused distress within the local religious community.
Fast-rising artist Mavo's car was attacked by hoodlums in Lagos after he reportedly refused to give them money, sparking public concern.
Hoodlums disrupted an ADC meeting in Bakassi, Cross River, pulling down canopies, chairs, and sound systems. Police intervened but made no arrests, with the incident highlighting tensions ahead of the 2027 elections.