Category: News

According to police authorities, the incident occurred at the station during routine operations and has been classified as an industrial accident. Eyewitnesses reported a sudden blast that sent panic through the area, with flames and thick smoke rising from the scene shortly after. Emergency responders and security personnel quickly arrived, evacuating victims and transporting the […]

Police in Benue State have arrested seven suspects in connection with the abduction that took place on April 15 in Otukpo, marking a significant breakthrough in efforts to tackle rising insecurity in the area. According to a statement from security authorities, the arrests were made during a joint operation involving the police and other security […]

Families of more than 1,000 abducted Nigerians are reportedly living in deep anguish as silence from the kidnappers continues to deepen uncertainty. According to reports, the victims have remained in captivity without any clear communication, ransom demands, or proof of life from their abductors. This absence of information has left families in a painful state […]

Security operatives in Katsina State have apprehended 26 suspects following a coordinated, intelligence-driven raid targeting criminal hideouts across the state. According to police authorities, the operation focused on identified black spots known for harboring criminal activities. During the raid, officers recovered a cache of weapons, ammunition, and illicit drugs believed to be linked to ongoing […]

Makurdi – The management of Benue Links Nigeria Limited has confirmed the arrest of one of its drivers following the kidnapping of passengers, mostly candidates sitting for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), in an 18-seater bus traveling from Makurdi to Otukpo. The incident occurred on the night of […]

Abuja – The Federal Government has secured approximately $83 million in financing backed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to significantly expand off-grid electricity access across Nigeria, with a strong focus on powering rural and underserved communities through renewable energy solutions. The funding, provided under the Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up (DARES) programme, aims […]

Troops have intercepted a large cache of ammunition and improvised explosive device (IED) components along the Kaduna–Jos highway during a coordinated security operation. Military sources said the operation was carried out after intelligence indicated suspicious movement of arms along the busy route. Acting on the tip-off, soldiers reportedly mounted a stop-and-search operation, which led to […]

Prominent Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has strongly condemned the abduction of a University of Jos (UNIJOS) student, John Arum (also referred to as John Arum Azi or John Azi), who was kidnapped along the Jos-Kaduna highway while traveling for work. The incident, which occurred around April 13, 2026, has sparked widespread outrage after disturbing […]