Category: News

At least five people sustained varying degrees of injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Monday. The accident, which involved several vehicles, reportedly occurred during peak traffic hours, causing a temporary disruption to the free flow of traffic on the busy highway. According to eyewitnesses, excessive speeding and brake failure were major […]

At least two police officers have been killed following an attack by unidentified gunmen on operatives of the Anambra State Police Command, raising fresh security concerns in the state. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night, marked one of the most significant violent incidents recorded in Anambra in recent months. The identities of the assailants […]

Ba’a Shuwa, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), is reportedly hesitant to take over the group’s highest leadership position following the death of its leader, Mainok, during a joint military operation involving Nigerian and U.S. forces. According to security reports, Mainok was killed in a targeted strike that dealt a […]

The Presidency has defended its decision to keep details of ongoing efforts to rescue abducted students and teachers in Oyo State away from the public, emphasizing that operational secrecy is necessary to ensure the safety of the victims. According to government officials, providing regular public updates on rescue strategies could compromise security operations and give […]

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Anthony Odiong, has been convicted in the United States after being found guilty of sexually assaulting women who were under his spiritual guidance. Court proceedings revealed that Odiong abused his position of religious authority to exploit and assault victims who trusted him as a spiritual leader. The incidents, which involved women […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has distanced himself from a fake Instagram account created in his name. His office issued a warning to the public, stating that the account is fraudulent and does not represent the former president in any way. It urged Nigerians and social media users to disregard any information shared from the impersonating […]

A devastating windstorm has claimed the life of a businesswoman and caused extensive destruction in parts of Benue State, leaving residents counting their losses. The incident, which occurred during a heavy rainstorm, reportedly killed the woman after a structure collapsed on her. Several homes were also damaged, with roofs blown off and properties destroyed across […]

At least 16 people are feared to have been killed after armed bandits launched a deadly attack on a community in Katsina State shortly after Juma’at prayers. According to reports, the attackers stormed the community in large numbers, opening fire on residents and causing widespread panic. Witnesses said many people were caught off guard as […]