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 […]
Police arrest more suspects over killing of Lagos monarch’s son
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested more suspects linked to the killing of Prince Ademola Akinloye. The prince, who is the son of Oba Tijani Akinloye, was reportedly attacked and shot by gunmen in Lagos. The incident happened on August 26, 2024, along Chevron Drive near Ebeano Supermarket in the Agungi area. Police earlier […]
Armed Robbers Blow Up Cash Van And Escape With Cash In Soweto Heist
Residents of Braamfischerville were left shocked after armed robbers attacked a cash-in-transit van in broad daylight. CCTV footage shows several suspects surrounding the armored vehicle within seconds before carrying out the robbery. The attackers reportedly used explosives to blast open the cash compartment, causing a loud explosion that sent smoke and debris into the air. […]
Zamfara: Gunmen impose curfew on Senator Bilbis’ hometown, demand N30m
Gunmen have reportedly imposed a curfew on a community in Zamfara State, the hometown of Sahabi Alhaji Ya’u Bilbis. The armed group is said to have demanded a payment of N30 million from residents of the area. According to local reports, the attackers warned villagers to remain indoors during specific hours, creating fear and uncertainty […]
EFCC Arraigns Two Bank Officials Over Alleged $306,667, €50,250
Two officials of FSDH Merchant Bank Limited have been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged fraud involving $306,667.81 and €50,250. The anti-graft agency disclosed this in a statement released on its official platform, confirming that the suspects were brought before the court to face multiple charges. The defendants, Bakare […]
Civil Defence Officer Arrested Over Alleged Car Snatchings In Orozo, FCT
A Civil Defence officer has been arrested for alleged involvement in a series of car snatchings in the Orozo area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The arrest follows a spike in reported vehicle thefts and a coordinated security operation. Authorities say the officer was linked to multiple car theft cases after intelligence-led surveillance and […]
UK lawmaker’s husband arrested on suspicion of spying for China
British MP Joani Reid has said she has never visited China or raised China-related issues in Parliament after her husband, David Taylor, was arrested on suspicion of spying for the country. Taylor is one of three men detained by the Metropolitan Police under the National Security Act 2023. Reid stressed she had no reason to […]
Troops neutralize kidnapper, rescue victims, arrest suspects in Edo
Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army have neutralised a suspected kidnapper and rescued four abducted victims during security operations in Edo State. The operation was carried out with support from the Edo State Security Corps. According to Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the brigade […]