Category: News

The African Labour and Employment Relations Association (ALERA) has expressed deep concern over the escalating wave of kidnappings and insecurity across Nigeria, urging the Federal Government to take decisive steps to protect citizens and restore public confidence. The labour body condemned the increasing incidents of abductions, banditry, and violent attacks in various parts of the […]

The Nigerian Navy has intercepted more than 135,000 litres of suspected stolen Automotive Gas Oil (AGO), commonly known as diesel, during a series of anti-crude oil theft operations in Rivers State. The operation was carried out by personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Pathfinder as part of ongoing efforts to combat illegal oil bunkering […]

The Edo State Police Command has arrested a woman popularly known as an “Aza Woman” for allegedly spreading false information about the kidnapping of students of Green Park Academy in Benin City. According to the police, the suspect circulated claims on social media alleging that several students of the school had been abducted by unknown […]

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 […]