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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 […]

A 63-year-old Lagos pastor, Chris Douglas, the General Overseer of Peculiar Generation Assembly Church in Oshodi, has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for raping the daughter of one of his church members. Justice Rahman Oshodi of the Lagos State Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja delivered the judgment on Thursday, April 16, 2026. […]

Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has stated that his administration is making notable progress in the ongoing fight against banditry in the state. He said coordinated efforts between security operatives and the state government are beginning to yield positive results, leading to improved safety in several previously affected communities. According to him, sustained security operations, […]

The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Yemi Oyeniyi, has ordered the immediate summary trial of two police officers accused of extorting a member of the public inside the C Division Police Station in Asaba, Delta State capital. The officers identified as Inspector Augustine Jeremiah (AP No. 262712) and Corporal Miracle Ehirim (F/No. 519970) were […]

A total of 744 former terrorists have successfully completed Nigeria’s deradicalisation and rehabilitation programme under Operation Safe Corridor, marking another milestone in the country’s efforts to tackle insurgency through non-kinetic measures. The initiative, designed to reintegrate repentant extremists into society, focuses on psychological reorientation, vocational training, and education. Participants undergo months of structured rehabilitation aimed […]

The Ondo State Police Command has reportedly foiled a planned bomb attack targeting government facilities in the state. Security operatives arrested several suspects believed to be involved in the plot after an intelligence-led operation. According to preliminary reports, the suspects were allegedly preparing to carry out coordinated attacks before they were intercepted by the police. […]

An inmate has escaped custody in Yobe State following a road accident involving a vehicle transporting prisoners. The incident occurred while officials of the Nigerian Correctional Service were conveying inmates under custody. According to reports, the vehicle was involved in a crash, creating an opportunity for one of the inmates to flee the scene amid […]

The Edo State Government has arrested six individuals over alleged involvement in the vandalism of public infrastructure across the state. The suspects were reportedly apprehended following intensified enforcement efforts aimed at curbing the destruction of public assets, which authorities say has been on the rise in recent times. In a related development, the government has […]

The Federal Government on Wednesday withdrew the terrorism financing charge previously filed against former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and his son, Abdulaziz Malami. However, the case took a new turn as both were re-arraigned on a fresh charge bordering on alleged possession of arms. The development came during […]

The Nigerian Army has laid to rest Brigadier General Oseni Braimah alongside other soldiers who lost their lives during a recent attack in Borno State, paying tribute to their bravery and service to the nation. The solemn burial ceremony, held in Maiduguri, was attended by top military officials, government representatives, and grieving family members. The […]