Tragic Death of Lafia Polytechnic Student: Soldiers Allegedly Torture Timothy Achinya to Death
The entire student community at Isa Mustapha Agwai Polytechnic in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has been shaken by the tragic death of Timothy Achinya, a mechanical engineering student. Achinya was allegedly tortured to death by unidentified soldiers, sparking outrage and demands for justice across the campus. The tragic incident started when a student named Samuel Ejembi […]
Floods Cause Chaos on Mararaba-FCT Road, Leaving Motorists Stranded
Motorists and commuters experienced severe hardship on Monday morning when the Mararaba-FCT road was overtaken by floods, causing massive traffic jams. The heavy rains, which began early in the morning, overwhelmed the already poor drainage system in New Karu, Nasarawa State, resulting in severe flooding that completely submerged the road. The flooding led to chaos […]
Man Arrested for Defrauding Victim Using Nasarawa Governor’s Name
A 58-year-old man, Shuaibu Isiaka, has been arrested by the Nasarawa State Police Command for allegedly defrauding a member of the public out of ₦17 million. The suspect, also known as “Ziko,” reportedly pretended to have connections with the Nasarawa State Governor and convinced his victim that he could secure a government contract for them. […]
Medical Doctor Kidnapped in Nasarawa: Abductors Demand N50 Million Ransom
In a distressing incident on the night of Sunday, August 4, 2024, gunmen kidnapped Dr. Agyo Samson Agyo in Lafia, Nasarawa State. Dr. Agyo, who serves as the Medical Superintendent at the Medical Center in Mararaba-Gurku, Karu, was abducted along with a companion. The abductors contacted his family soon after, demanding a ransom of N50 […]
NAYEA Turns Over Suspected Mosque Burglar and Buyers to NSCDC
Nasarawa Youth Empowerment Agency (NAYEA) recently transferred Dauda Mohammed, a suspect in the burglary of mosques in Lafia, to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) for further investigation. Alongside Mohammed, three other suspects who bought the stolen goods were also handed over. This transfer took place on Friday, led by Alhaji Abdullahi Bala […]