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DHQ probes Troop withdrawal claim before Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

He added that troops were actively following all credible leads to secure the release of the abducted schoolgirls and were…

Breaking: 50 abducted pupils of St. Mary’s School escape, 265 others still in captivity

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Yohanna disclosed that 236 primary school children, three children belonging to staff, 14 secondary students, and 12 teachers, totalling 265…

NDLEA smashes six drug syndicates, seizes tons of Narcotics nationwide

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Further arrests were recorded along the Abaji–Abuja expressway, where 430.5kg of cannabis was seized on 17 November. In Niger State,…

Police beef up security in schools, Churches in Anambra

Isa Isawade

4 months ago

the commissioner reiterated the command’s unwavering dedication to protecting lives and property, assuring residents that the police will continue to…

24 million Nigerians test positive for malaria – FG

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

No fewer than 24.47 million Nigerians tested positive for malaria between January and September 2025, according to the 2025 National…

Police rescue 25 women, children after daring shootout with bandits

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

He explained that shortly after receiving a distress report, joint Police patrol teams and Community Protection Guards were immediately deployed…

Niger State orders immediate closure of all schools

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

The directive was issued on Saturday following a high-level security meeting convened by the Governor with heads of security agencies…

Tragedy in Bauchi: Police patrol ambushed, two officers dead

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

According to Hundeyin, the security team had embarked on a routine confidence-building operation when they were ambushed.

Insecurity: Kebbi State orders immediate closure of tertiary institutions

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

The directive was issued by the state Commissioner of Higher Education, Alhaji Issa Tunga, in Birnin Kebbi. The decision follows…

“Mad man” lurking around EBSU Secondary School arrested for raping student

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

One resident, Mike Okorie, claimed the man had been loitering around the school premises for an extended period and was…

Edo TikToker dragged to court for faking own kidnap to attract followers

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

During interrogation, the 24-year-old female suspect, Osarobo Omoyemen, confessed that she staged the incident solely to generate online content and…

DHQ exposes fake video claiming forced military recruitment nationwide

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The DHQ warned that the spread of fake videos and statements has become easier with the rise of Artificial Intelligence…

Police declare one wanted, nab herbalist over ‘ritual killing’ of FRSC officer, daughter

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The herbalist was arrested in Iloko Ijesa, Osun State by anti-kidnapping operatives of Ogun Police Command.

Police foil bandits’ attack in Zamfara, free 25 hostages

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

The rescued women and children were taken to Sabongari Damba for safety and profiling before being reunited with their families.

Breaking: FG shuts 41 Unity Colleges after wave of deadly kidnappings

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The move comes amid a spate of recent abductions in Nigerian schools, highlighting persistent vulnerabilities in the country’s education sector.

Shocking revelation: Military abandons school one hour before bandits kidnap 25 students

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The governor said the state government had received prior intelligence warning of a potential attack on the school, prompting an…

Sanwo-Olu, Southwest leaders push for Indigenous Solutions to tackle insecurity

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Sanwo-Olu, represented by the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, Dr Ayodele Ogunsan, reaffirmed Lagos State’s commitment…

Sanwo-Olu expands Lagos Housing Stock with 233-Unit Ajah Scheme

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Speaking at the inauguration, the Governor said Lagos’ rising population and rapid urbanisation continue to exert pressure on housing demand,…

Nnamdi Kanu moved from Abuja to prison in Sokoto – Lawyer

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

The Court in its ruling on Thursday directed that Nigeria Correctional Service to put Nnamdi Kanu in protective custody at…

NDLEA crushes new cocaine plot, nabs entire Filipino crew

Paul Dada

4 months ago

“Nine Nigerian suspects were also arrested along with the Thai crew members. The 10 Thai sailors and the vessel were…

How Barthimaus Ehiemere groomed, sexually assaulted young boys using Snapchat

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Barthimaus Ehiemere, 25, of Hackney, London, has been sentenced to 18 years in prison for grooming and sexually abusing boys…

‘How mentally unstable boy stabbed NSCDC officer to death in Ondo’

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

An eyewitness told newsmen that the incident happened when the mother of the suspect invited the NSCDC officer to assist…

Panic in Osun! Viral bandit attack that never happened exposed by police

Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

4 months ago

Several Facebook posts and voice notes alleged that gunmen were sighted between the Osuntedo and Idoo communities, sparking fear among…

Ebonyi man hangs self after telling relatives he was hearing strange voices

Ayorinde Oluokun

4 months ago

“He said that the voices talk to him and always ask him to do strange things.

Amotekun arrests suspected serial motorcycle thief in Ondo

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

The PRO said the suspect allegedly attacked a commercial motorcyclist (Okada rider) with a sledgehammer in Omu-Aran community, Kwara, and…

Motive behind Kwara church abduction ‘clearly exposed’- Pastor Paul Eneche

Michael Adesina

4 months ago

Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Eneche, has questioned the motive behind the abduction of 49 worshippers…

Breaking: Court sentences Nnamdi Kanu to life imprisonment for terrorism

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The judge further stated that Kanu’s enforcement of sit-at-home orders in South-Eastern states amounted to terrorism, as it infringed on…

Breaking: FG pushes for death penalty against Nnamdi Kanu

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

The prosecution further accused Kanu of showing no remorse during the proceedings, describing his demeanour in court as “arrogant” and…

Updated: Court convicts Nnamdi Kanu on all seven terrorism counts in Abuja

Kazeem Ugbodaga

4 months ago

Delivering judgment in a tense courtroom, parts of which were broadcast live on national television, on Thursday, Justice Omotosho held…

Fresh attack in Kwara as four farmers gets abducted

Abimbola Aderinola

4 months ago

This attack happened in Bokngi village, Edu local government in Kwara state...

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