Category: News

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 14 passengers travelling within the state. The incident occurred along the Okpokwu axis, a route that has witnessed several security challenges in recent times. According to the police, the passengers were kidnapped by suspected armed assailants while in transit. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of […]

The Anambra State Government has suspended nine public primary school headteachers for two weeks following poor pupil turnout during school hours, allegedly linked to the continued observance of sit-at-home orders in parts of the state. According to the state’s education authorities, the affected headteachers were found to have failed in enforcing full resumption in their […]

The tragic incident occurred in the Osubi community of Okpe Local Government Area, where the suspect, identified simply as Iseleto, was said to have attacked his son, Miracle, during an argument. Sources revealed that the disagreement stemmed from ongoing domestic issues within the family. According to reports, the deceased had rented a separate apartment for […]

At least nine worshippers have been abducted by suspected bandits during a night vigil at a church in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident reportedly occurred late at night while members of the church were gathered for prayers. Witnesses said armed men stormed the church premises, firing shots into the air and […]

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 14 Brigade have uncovered several improvised explosive devices (IEDs) hidden inside a forest in Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State. The discovery was made during a routine clearance and security operation carried out by the troops following credible intelligence on suspicious activities within the area. The explosives […]

The Edo State Police Command has uncovered a staged kidnapping after investigating a report of a missing person involving an employee of Dibecs Industry Limited, located at Km 162, along the Auchi–Okene Expressway in Okpella. According to the police, the incident was reported when the employee suddenly became unreachable, sparking fears that he had been […]

A 20-year-old Nigerian student, Khaleed Oladipo, has been tragically stabbed to death in the United Kingdom, sparking grief among Nigerians at home and abroad. Khaleed, who was a student of De Montfort University, Leicester, reportedly died after a violent street attack in the city. The incident occurred in the early hours of the day, and […]

Four Nigerian soldiers were reportedly killed following a deadly ambush by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in Auno, a community along the Maiduguri–Damaturu highway in Borno State. According to security sources, the troops were on a reinforcement mission after receiving a distress call from fellow soldiers who had come under attack in the area. While advancing […]

At least 13 people have been confirmed dead following a violent attack by suspected gunmen on a bustling market in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. According to local sources, the assailants stormed the market in the early hours of the day, shooting sporadically and causing panic among traders and residents. Victims were reportedly […]