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An escaped cybercrime suspect, identified as Asar Sesugh, has died following a violent confrontation involving operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and suspected armed associates in Makurdi, Benue State. According to reports, Sesugh had previously escaped from EFCC custody while under investigation for alleged cybercrime-related offences. Efforts by the anti-graft agency to […]

Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has criticised the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the country’s worsening security situation, accusing the government of lacking the political will to decisively tackle insecurity. Dalung argued that while authorities appear capable of swiftly identifying and tracking individuals who criticise the government online or in […]

A group of women traditional worshippers in Oyo State have reportedly visited several shrines to offer prayers and seek spiritual intervention for the safe return of schoolchildren who were abducted by kidnappers. The women, dressed in traditional attire, gathered at various sacred sites where they performed rituals and made supplications, calling on their deities to […]

The Supreme Court has affirmed the death sentence imposed on a convicted kidnapper from Delta State, bringing an end to a lengthy legal battle. In a unanimous judgment delivered by a five-member panel, the apex court dismissed the appeal filed by the convict, Halim, describing it as lacking merit. The court upheld the decisions of […]

Boko Haram terrorists launched a deadly attack on a Nigerian Army base in Mandaragirau, located under the 25 Brigade of Sector 2 in Biu Local Government Area of Borno State, in the early hours of Friday. According to security sources, the insurgents overran the military formation after a fierce gun battle with troops stationed at […]

A Ukrainian sea drone exploded at the Port of Constanța in Romania on Friday, triggering a major security alert but causing no casualties. According to Ukrainian naval authorities, the unmanned maritime drone lost control while carrying out operations in the Black Sea after its navigation systems were reportedly disrupted by Russian electronic warfare measures. The […]

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over what he described as their silence and lack of urgency regarding the continued captivity of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. In a statement, Atiku expressed concern that despite the growing insecurity in parts of the country, the […]

Residents of Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State have been thrown into fear following a violent attack by suspected bandits who destroyed several houses and abducted a nine-year-old boy. The victim, identified as the son of a local pastor, was reportedly kidnapped during the raid, which occurred in the early hours […]

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal murder of a 55-year-old commercial bus driver in the state. According to police authorities, the suspects were apprehended following an intensive investigation launched after the victim was reportedly attacked and killed under circumstances described as gruesome. Preliminary findings indicate that the […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a staff member of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) over an alleged N3.2 million salary fraud. The defendant was brought before the court on charges bordering on fraud and obtaining money under false pretences. According to the anti-graft agency, investigations revealed that the accused allegedly manipulated […]