Court gives Nnamdi Kanu 24 hours to defend terrorism charges against him
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), to begin his defence against terrorism charges on October 24, giving him just 24 hours to comply. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case, ruled that failure to open his defence as ordered would be seen […]
42 persons confirmed dead, 52 injured in Niger tanker explosion – NSEMA
A tragic tanker explosion in Niger State has claimed the lives of 42 people and left 52 others injured, according to the Niger State Emergency Management Authority (NSEMA). The agency’s Director General, Abdullahi Baba Arah, disclosed the figures during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, describing the incident as one of the most devastating […]
Ekiti court jails man for life over armed robbery
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has sentenced a 27-year-old man, Alex Peter, to life imprisonment for armed robbery and an additional nine years for conspiracy. The verdict, delivered by Justice Adekunle Adeleye, followed a strong case presented by the prosecution which proved Peter’s guilt beyond reasonable doubt. According to court records, Peter […]
APC scribe in police net over alleged killing of Yobe food vendor
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested Abdulmumini Garba, the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Karasuwa Local Government Area, over the alleged killing of a 45-year-old food vendor, Falmata Abubakar. The arrest came after a detailed investigation and intelligence operation led by the Bade Police Division. According to the State Police Public […]
APC scribe in police net over alleged killing of Yobe food vendor
The Yobe State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of Abdulmumini Garba, the Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Karasuwa Local Government Area, over the alleged killing of a 45-year-old woman, identified as Falmata Abubakar. The tragic incident occurred near the Federal University, Gashua, and has since caused widespread shock across the state. […]
Fake lawmaker, three accomplices arrested for alleged forgery, embassy scam
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested four suspects for their alleged involvement in forgery, impersonation, and criminal conspiracy. Among those detained is Honourable Hassan Sani Jikan Mallam, who falsely claimed to be a member of the House of Representatives for Katsina Central Constituency. According to a statement from NSCDC spokesperson Afolabi […]
Alleged abuse of office: Police Service Commission asked to probe AIG
A coalition of human rights activists under the Centre for Human Rights and Advocacy in Africa Network (CHRAAN) has called on the Police Service Commission (PSC) to launch an investigation into alleged misconduct and abuse of office by Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Emmanuel Aina. The activists, who staged a peaceful protest at the […]
Bandits kill two in attack on Plateau community
Two people have been confirmed dead after gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked Daron village in Gyel District, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday night. The attack, which occurred around 7:50 p.m., also left one person seriously injured. Confirming the incident, the President of the Berom Youths Moulders Association, Solomon Dalyop, […]
Suspected phone snatchers alleged kill nurse in Zaria
A nurse identified as Hadiza Musa, serving as the deputy head of the maternity unit at Gambo Sawaba General Hospital, Kofar Gayan, Zaria, has been tragically killed by suspected phone snatchers while returning home from work. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on Saturday near Filin Mallawa, Tudun Wada, Zaria, when Hadiza was attacked by […]
Gunmen Abduct Three INEC Officials In Aloma, Kogi State
Three officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have reportedly been abducted by gunmen in Kogi State. The victims were said to be on their way to Anambra State for an official assignment when the incident happened. Human rights advocate, Harrison Gwamnishu, disclosed the development in a post shared on his verified Facebook page. […]