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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 […]

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom State Command, has arrested 39 suspects and sealed off an illegal private security outfit operating without the required government license. The Command disclosed that the suspects were apprehended during an operation targeting an unauthorized security company identified as Uniquely Network Rescue Services, which had allegedly […]

The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has clarified the political stance of its General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, stating that neither he nor the church has endorsed any political party or candidate. In a statement issued by the church, RCCG urged members of the public to disregard reports, messages, or social media posts suggesting […]

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, Ikioye Orutugu, has ordered a full-scale manhunt for armed gunmen responsible for a deadly attack that claimed the lives of two police officers and two civilians. The CP visited the scene of the incident and strongly condemned the attack, directing security operatives to intensify efforts to track down […]

Teachers, students, parents, and concerned residents took to the streets in parts of Oyo and Ogun states on Monday to protest the recent wave of school abductions, calling for the immediate release of kidnapped pupils and teachers. The demonstrations coincided with the commencement of a nationwide rally organized by the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), […]

The Lagos State Government and the police authorities have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging that bandits invaded communities in Eleko and Imota areas of the state. Authorities described the claims as false and misleading, assuring residents that there has been no recorded bandit attack in either community. They urged members of the public […]

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 […]