“Residents of Sokoto Storm Forests to Confront Bandits and Rescue 150 Abducted Victims”
In Sokoto State, Nigeria, the residents of Gobir have taken matters into their own hands. Frustrated with the ineffective response from security forces, they have ventured into the forests to confront bandits and rescue 150 people who were recently abducted. This bold move follows the brutal killing of Isa Mohammad Bawa, the district head of […]
Naval Officer Arrested for Murder of Ex-Naval Chief’s Son in Abuja
In Abuja, a Nigerian Navy officer named Abdul Rasheed Muhammad has been arrested for allegedly killing Aminu Ibrahim, the son of a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral I. I. Ibrahim (retd). The arrest occurred on August 23, during a routine stop-and-search operation. Police stopped Muhammad in a black Prado SUV, and he was […]
Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Faces Court After Arrest in France
Pavel Durov, the founder of the popular messaging app Telegram, was transferred from police custody to a court in France for questioning on Wednesday, August 28, following his arrest earlier in the week. Durov, 39, was initially detained at Paris’s Bourget Airport on Saturday under a warrant that linked his app to various criminal activities. […]
Pilot and Passenger Survive Plane Crash on Busy Road in England
Two people walked away from a plane crash in England with their lives intact. The incident involved a “light aircraft” that went down over a busy road in a small village south-east of Stroud, Gloucestershire, on Tuesday, August 27, around 4:45 p.m. local time. According to Gloucestershire police, the plane crash-landed on the A419 Stroud […]
Three Suspected Kidnappers Arrested in Lagos After Collecting N3 Million Ransom
In a significant breakthrough, the Lagos State Police Command successfully arrested three suspected kidnappers who allegedly extorted N3 million from the family of their victim. This development was confirmed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, who provided details to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday, August 28. The incident began on Tuesday, […]
Kidnappers Caught Selling Children in Anambra State
Two men, Chukwuma Okonkwo and Ifeanyi Okafor, were arrested in Anambra State for kidnapping and selling children. Both men, who hail from Abagana, Anambra State, were apprehended by operatives of the Special Squad Aguiyi. In a video confession, Chukwuma and Ifeanyi admitted to abducting children and selling them for profit. They revealed that they used […]
Twin Brothers Arrested in Abuja for ATM Card Theft
Two twin brothers, Obike David and Obike Stanley, were recently arrested by police in Abuja for allegedly running an ATM card theft scheme. The brothers are accused of targeting people who appeared unfamiliar with how to use ATM machines, pretending to offer assistance. While doing so, they would secretly swap the victims’ ATM cards with […]
New Study Reveals Smoking Cannabis May Triple Risk of Heart Attacks and Strokes
A new study from France has found that smoking cannabis may significantly increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Researchers who studied over 1,300 intensive care patients discovered that those who used cannabis were almost twice as likely to suffer from serious heart problems. Experts are now urging hospitals to consider screening emergency room […]
Rema and His Mother Share Heartwarming Moment at Edo Event
Nigerian music star Rema was recently spotted in a heartwarming scene with his mother at an event in his home state of Edo. The moment, which many fans found deeply touching, showed Rema sharing a tender embrace with his mother. At the event, Rema and his mother were seen sharing a close and emotional moment. […]
Tragic Canoe Accident Claims Five Lives in Jigawa
A tragic accident occurred in Gantsa town, Buji Local Government Area of Jigawa State on August 27, 2024, resulting in the deaths of five individuals. The victims were traveling in a canoe that capsized while attempting to cross a road submerged by floodwaters. The accident happened around noon when the canoe, carrying five people, attempted […]