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Gunmen kidnap PDP ex-Chairman, Catholic priest in Kwara

Gunmen have abducted a former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and a Catholic priest in Kwara State, creating tension and fear within the affected communities. The victims were reportedly taken in separate attacks, but both incidents occurred within the same local government area. Residents say the kidnappers struck late in the evening, catching […]

Adamawa Police arrests suspected human trafficker, rescues 2 female victims

Adamawa State Police have arrested a suspected human trafficker and successfully rescued two female victims from his custody. The police disclosed that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to tackle human trafficking and protect vulnerable citizens. According to the police spokesperson, the suspect had been luring young women with false promises of employment and […]

Kidnappers demand N150m ransom for six abducted Defence Ministry Directors

Six senior directors from the Ministry of Defence have reportedly been kidnapped, and their captors are demanding a ransom of N150 million for their release. The officials were abducted while traveling, raising new concerns about rising insecurity even among top government personnel. According to reports, the kidnappers contacted the families and insisted that the ransom […]

Oshodi court jails eight for phone snatching in Lagos

An Oshodi Magistrates’ Court in Lagos has sentenced eight young men to prison for snatching phones and disturbing public peace in different parts of the city. The convicts were arrested during a security operation aimed at reducing street crime and making Lagos safer for residents. According to court records, the group had been terrorising commuters, […]

Wealthy Italian tourists ‘paid £70,000’ to sh00t innocent people in ‘human safari’ hunting trips to Bosnia

Authorities in Bosnia are investigating shocking reports that wealthy Italian tourists allegedly paid £70,000 to participate in hunting trips where they targeted innocent people, described by some as a ‘human safari’. The disturbing claims suggest that the trips were organized as extreme and illegal experiences, exploiting vulnerable individuals for entertainment. Local law enforcement is currently […]

Ex-EFCC exhibit keeper allegedly steals ₦22m from commission 

A Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the trial of Polycarp Andrew, a former exhibit keeper at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who is facing allegations of stealing over ₦22 million from exhibits in his custody. Presiding Judge Justice A. Bello fixed December 11, 2025, for the continuation of hearing after the defence […]

Suspected robbers caught after leaving phone at crime scene in Bauchi

Police operatives in Bauchi State have arrested a group of suspected robbers who were tracked down after one of them forgot his mobile phone at the scene of the crime. According to reports, the suspects allegedly broke into a residential apartment in the state capital, carting away valuables such as cash, phones, and other items. […]

Troops arrest armed suspect in Taraba during joint operation

Troops of the Nigerian Army, working in collaboration with other security agencies, have arrested an armed suspect during a joint operation in Taraba State. The operation, which took place in the Takum Local Government Area, was aimed at tackling criminal activities, including banditry and illegal possession of firearms in the region. According to military sources, […]

‘There’s selective injustice against Nnamdi Kanu, Biafra agitators’ – Idam

Prominent Biafra activist, Idam, has alleged that there is selective injustice against Nnamdi Kanu and other pro-Biafra agitators in Nigeria. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, Idam claimed that the Nigerian government treats these activists differently compared to others, fueling perceptions of bias and unfair treatment. According to Idam, “There is a clear pattern of selective […]

Bandits reportedly impose N20m levy on Katsina farmers

Reports emerging from Katsina State indicate that bandits have imposed a N20 million levy on local farmers. The alarming development has sparked fear and concern among the agricultural community, who rely on farming as their main source of livelihood. According to local sources, the bandits have been targeting farmlands and demanding large sums of money […]