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Osogbo-Iwo Road: Police deny herdsmen attack after motorists escaped jungle justice

The Osun State Police Command has dismissed claims that herdsmen attacked motorists on the Osogbo-Iwo Road. The clarification came after some reports suggested that travelers were attacked and narrowly escaped jungle justice while on the highway. Police spokesperson, CSP Funmi Odunlami, stated that preliminary investigations revealed no evidence of any herdsmen assault. She explained that […]

Bandits attack another Kwara community, abduct four farmers

A fresh wave of insecurity hit Kwara State as bandits struck another rural community, kidnapping four farmers during an early-morning raid. Residents said the attackers stormed the village with heavy weapons and scared people out of their homes before taking the victims. The incident has increased fear among villagers who depend on farming for survival. […]

Police worsening PDP crisis – Udenta

Public affairs analyst Udenta Udenta has accused the Nigeria Police of worsening the internal conflict within the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. He claimed that instead of helping to calm political disputes, some police actions have intensified the tension already rocking the party. Udenta argued that recent police involvement in PDP matters appears selective and unnecessary, […]

Bandits abduct nine residents, injure one in Sokoto community

Residents of a community in Sokoto State have been thrown into fear after bandits invaded the area and kidnapped nine people. The attackers reportedly stormed the community in the night, shooting into the air and causing panic as families ran for safety. During the attack, one resident was injured while trying to escape. According to […]

Hisbah arrests seven suspected cross dressers in Kano

The Hisbah Corps in Kano has arrested seven individuals suspected of cross-dressing, citing violations of Sharia law. The arrests were carried out in different parts of the state, with the suspects taken into custody for questioning and further investigation. Officials stated that the crackdown is part of ongoing efforts to enforce moral and religious codes […]

Terrorism trial: Nnamdi Kanu wants AGF, DSS DG, two witnesses charged for alleged perjury

Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has called for the Attorney-General of the Federation, the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), and two prosecution witnesses to be charged with perjury. Kanu’s legal team alleges that these officials provided false statements during his terrorism trial, which they claim […]

Mentally unstable man attacks, kills soldier in Lagos

A tragic incident occurred in Lagos after a mentally unstable man attacked and killed a soldier. Eyewitnesses said the soldier was on duty when the assailant suddenly approached him in a violent outburst. The attack happened quickly, leaving people in the area shocked and confused about what triggered the man’s behaviour. Security operatives rushed to […]

44 federal lawmakers demand Nnamdi Kanu’s release, write president Tinubu

A group of 44 federal lawmakers has formally written to President Bola Tinubu, calling for the release of Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The lawmakers said Kanu’s continued detention has contributed to rising tension and insecurity in the South-East. They urged the president to consider a political solution […]