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Miyetti Allah demands military probe over Kaduna killings

The Kaduna State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has demanded a full-scale military probe into what it describes as the targeted killing and persecution of Fulani herders in Southern Kaduna. In a statement titled “A Betrayal of Justice” and signed by its chairman, Alhaji Abdulhamid Musa Albarka, MACBAN accused […]

Nigerian National Attacks Four Policemen During Drug Raid In India

A drug raid in Nalasopara, Mumbai, turned violent on Saturday when a Nigerian man, identified as Onyejesi Obum Kingley, allegedly attacked four policemen and a civilian witness. The Tulinj police team had stormed his apartment at Tara Basera Apartments, Pragati Nagar, after receiving a tip about possible drug activity. According to police reports, the situation […]

Police nab cross-border kidnap syndicate in Gombe

The Gombe State Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes with the arrest of a major cross-border kidnapping syndicate. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, revealed that operatives of Operation Hattara, led by CSP Ali Madaki, apprehended a key suspect, Adamu Adamu, a 30-year-old […]

16-Year Old American Commits Suicide After Sextortion Message Traced To Lagos

A heartbreaking story has emerged after a 16-year-old boy in the United States took his own life following an online sextortion scheme traced to Lagos, Nigeria. According to reports, the teenager was blackmailed by scammers who threatened to release private images if he didn’t send money. The young victim, overwhelmed by fear and shame, reportedly […]

Detained Lawyer Victor Giwa Grants Interview From Police Custody

Prominent lawyer Victor Giwa has granted an interview while in police custody, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his detention. Giwa, who is known for his high-profile legal advocacy, provided insights into the allegations against him and insisted on his commitment to justice and due process. During the interview, Giwa stated that he is fully […]

Southern Kaduna Farmers Paint Faces Black, March Barefoot Over Herders’ Attacks

Farmers in Southern Kaduna staged a dramatic protest this week, marching barefoot and painting their faces black to highlight the rising insecurity and repeated attacks by herders in the region. The demonstration drew attention to the plight of local communities, many of whom have lost lives and livelihoods to violent clashes. The protesters called on […]

Man arrested for vandalising high-tension cables in FCT

Police operatives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have arrested a man for vandalising high-tension electricity cables in one of the city’s suburbs. The suspect, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was reportedly caught in the act by security personnel during a routine patrol. According to authorities, the man had already cut a significant portion […]

Security guard reveals new details of UK Synagogue attack during Jewish holiday

A volunteer security guard, Ivor Rosenberg, has revealed new details about the shocking attack at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester, which occurred during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur.  Rosenberg said he confronted the attacker, Jihad al Shamie (35), minutes before the violence erupted. Al Shamie appeared suspicious, telling conflicting stories about […]

Village Head Kidnapped, One Killed As Bandits Attack Rani Ramat, Kwara

Tension has gripped the Rani Ramat community in Kwara State following a deadly attack by armed bandits that left one person dead and the village head kidnapped. The incident, which occurred late Sunday night, sent residents fleeing into nearby bushes as the attackers stormed the area, shooting sporadically and looting valuables. Eyewitnesses said the assailants […]

Troops repel ISWAP attack in Borno, neutralise two terrorists

Nigerian Army troops have successfully repelled an attack by Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State, neutralizing two insurgents in the process. The terrorists had attempted to invade a military location in the early hours of Sunday, but the soldiers responded swiftly, engaging them in a fierce gun battle that lasted […]