Boko Haram, ISWAP release footage of Eid prayers in Lake Chad
Terrorist groups Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province have reportedly released footage showing Eid prayer gatherings around the Lake Chad. The video has drawn attention due to ongoing security concerns in the region. The footage is said to show large groups of individuals participating in prayers during the festive period. Observers note that […]
Two Nigerians Bag 21yrs Jail Term For Drugging, Raping Teenage Schoolgirl In UK
Two Nigerian nationals, Akinsanya and Raji, have been sentenced to a combined 21 years in prison by a UK court. The judgment was delivered at Inner London Crown Court following a serious criminal case involving a teenage girl. The incident reportedly began when the men met the victim and her friends at a pub in […]
23 Confirmed Dead, 146 Injured In Maiduguri Explosions
At least 23 people were killed and 146 others injured in multiple explosions that struck Maiduguri, Borno State, on Monday night. The blasts targeted the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital gate, Monday Market, and Post Office areas of the city. Surajo Abdullahi of NEMA confirmed that 169 victims were evacuated to three hospitals, with 108 […]
No presence of bandits in Ondo but criminals – Police
The Nigeria Police Force in Ondo State has dismissed claims that bandits are operating in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Adebowale Lawal, said recent attacks linked to kidnappings and killings were carried out by criminals and not bandits. Lawal made the clarification in Akure during a security show of force by various agencies. He […]
NDLEA Arrests 74-Year-Old Man With 11kg Cocaine at Abuja Airport
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 74-year-old man, Ikwuakalom Nwakoro Emeka, at the departure hall of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja after a large consignment of cocaine was discovered concealed in his luggage. The suspect, who claimed he was travelling to London in the United Kingdom for a […]
Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue five passengers in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued five passengers along the Ugbokpo–Agatu road in Apa Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. during a routine patrol by officers carrying out visibility policing in the area. Security sources said the patrol team encountered suspected kidnappers in Ojantelle community who […]
Cybercrime: Indian police arrest two Nigerians over bank hacking
Authorities in India have arrested two Nigerian nationals over their alleged involvement in a cybercrime operation targeting financial institutions. The suspects, Modebe Joseph and Sunday Okonkwo, were apprehended in Noida during a coordinated police operation. According to investigators, the two men were allegedly linked to an international hacking group known as Solar Spider. The group […]
Bandit Attacks In Katsina Leave 14 Dead, Several Injured
At least 14 people have died and several others injured in two separate bandit attacks in Katsina State’s Dandume and Musawa LGAs. In Dansoda community, Dandume, 11 residents were killed after attackers opened fire on people breaking their Ramadan fast. The victims in Dandume were buried according to Islamic rites, while the injured were rushed […]
Kidnappers of Ondo LCDA secretary demand ₦100m ransom
Gunmen who abducted Joseph Aladesuyi have reportedly demanded ₦100 million for his release. Aladesuyi, the secretary of Okeluju Local Council Development Area, was kidnapped on his poultry farm in the Kajola area near Akure on Monday. Family members said the kidnappers contacted them early Tuesday morning and made the demand during a brief phone call. […]
UMARU IN CATCH-22 With The Army Heads To Supreme Court
Ex-Major General UM Mohammed has moved to the Supreme Court of Nigeria to challenge a Court of Appeal ruling delivered on February 9, 2026. The appellate court had only partially upheld his appeal against a conviction by a Special Court Martial. Mohammed, formerly Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited, was convicted for allegedly misappropriating […]