Atiku Slams Tinubu, First Lady Over Continued Captivity of Abducted Oyo Pupils

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticised President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu over what he described as their silence and lack of urgency regarding the continued captivity of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. In a statement, Atiku expressed concern that despite the growing insecurity in parts of the country, the […]

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Bandits Destroy Houses, Kidnap Pastor’s Nine-Year-Old Son in Ondo Community

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 […]

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Police Arrest Three Suspects Over Murder of Rivers Bus Driver

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 […]

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EFCC Arraigns UNIBEN Staff Member Over Alleged N3.2 Million Salary Fraud

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 […]

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Atiku’s Aide Urges DSS to Question Sunday Igboho Over Oyo School Abduction Claims

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 […]

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7-Month-Old Baby Among 13 Abducted in Terror Attack in Borno State

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 […]

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Police Launch Violent Crime Response Unit in Kogi to Tackle Insecurity

The Kogi State Police Command has unveiled a new Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) aimed at strengthening the fight against armed banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes across the state. According to the Command, the specialised unit will focus on rapid response operations, intelligence-driven policing, and coordinated action to curb criminal activities and improve public […]

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Obi, NDC Leaders Call for Acceptance of Primary Results to Strengthen Party Unity

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 […]

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Court Sentences Four to Death Over Owo Church Massacre

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 […]

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Police Recover Bodies of Kidnap Victims in Edo Forest, Arrest Suspect

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 […]

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