Category: News

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 […]

Paul Ibe, media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has called on the Department of State Services (DSS) and other security agencies to invite Sunday Igboho for questioning over his claims that certain politicians are sponsoring kidnappers responsible for the abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Ibe […]

A 7-month-old baby is among 13 people reportedly abducted by suspected terrorists in Borno State, in a fresh attack that has left residents in fear and uncertainty. According to reports, armed men stormed a community in the state, forcing their way into homes and taking several residents hostage during the raid. The attackers were said […]

Peter Obi and leaders of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have called on all aspirants who participated in the party’s primaries to accept the outcomes in good faith, urging unity and discipline within the party structure. The appeal, according to party sources, is aimed at reducing post-primary tensions and preventing internal disputes that could weaken […]

A court has sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death for their involvement in the horrific attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, in 2022. The convicted terrorists were found guilty of participating in the massacre that claimed the lives of more than 40 worshippers and left several others […]