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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 […]

The Edo State Police Command has recovered the bodies of two suspected kidnap victims from a forest in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state and arrested one suspect linked to the crime. According to police sources, the victims were allegedly abducted by a gang of kidnappers who later subjected them to severe torture […]

Armed bandits who abducted former Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abubakar Batsari, and his wife in Katsina State have reportedly demanded a prisoner exchange as a condition for their release. According to sources familiar with the development who spoke to The Guardian, the bandit leader identified as Kachallah Muhammad made contact with the victims’ […]

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has declared that securing the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election is now his foremost political priority. Speaking during a gathering of party stakeholders and supporters, the governor said the economic reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration are beginning to yield positive results and deserve […]