Africa
Hundreds In Cape Town’s Muslim Community Rally In Solidarity With Palestinians Amid Escalating Conflict
October 9, 2023During the apartheid era, the international community rallied for sanctions against South Africa. Shaykh Shahid Esau...
Insecurity
Gunmen Abduct Two In Gombe Community
October 9, 2023Patrol teams, in collaboration with local vigilantes and hunters, have been dispatched to track down and...
Crime
Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Defiling Seven-Year-Old Daughter In Edo
October 9, 2023The suspect made a statement and confessed to the crime while the girl has been taken...
News
Yoruba Nation Activist Sunday Igboho Regains Freedom After Two-Year Trial In Benin Republic
October 9, 2023Sunday Igboho's legal troubles began in July 2021 when he was arrested at the Cadjèhoun Airport...
News
Police Arrest 10 Suspected Kidnappers In Kaduna
October 8, 2023The Command recovered three AK47 rifles; three fabricated 10 rounds revolvers, 448 rounds of 7.62 X...
News
Two Robbers Killed, Inspector, Guards Shot In Ogun Gunfight
October 8, 2023Two of the hoodlums were fatally wounded while others escaped into a nearby bush with bullet...
News
How Blind Herbalist Duped 86-Year-Old Woman Of N19 Million, Sleeps With Her Daughter, Granddaughter
October 8, 2023I only defrauded Mama of over N5 million for seven months (September 2022 to March 2023)...
News
2024 Budget Prioritizes On Capital Projects, Job Creation, Social Protection- AbdulRazaq
October 5, 2023On top of this agenda is human capital development which include access to quality education, sanitation...
News
Kwara State Government Acts On Afrika Eyes Kidnapping Report
October 5, 2023The state government has supported security agencies by providing them with security vans to enhance their...
Africa
World Bank Warns Of Potential Lost Decade For Sub-Saharan Africa Amid Growing Instability
October 5, 2023The World Bank's assessment shows the urgent need for regional leaders and the international community to...
Crime
Two Brothers Sentenced To Death For Farmer’s Murder In Akwa Ibom
October 5, 2023Emmanuel alongside his wife, her son and brother-in-law were said to have attacked Joe with a...
News
Kidnappers Demand N5 Million Ransom For Fish Seller Abducted In Cross River
October 5, 2023The kidnappers called the next day, October 2, and asked her to communicate with her family
News
Court Orders Naira Marley, Sam Larry To Be Remanded In Custody For 21 Days
October 5, 2023The decision to remand the two public figures comes in the wake of growing speculation and...
Insecurity
Gunmen Kidnap Five Female Varsity Students In Katsina
October 5, 2023Among the kidnapped students, two were in their final year of study, hailing from Kano and...
Crime
Vigilante Allegedly Murders Okada Rider To Fund Wedding
October 5, 2023It was further learnt that the suspect had applied to join the army before the alleged...
News
Governor AbdulRazaq Thrilled As Kwara Sugar Film Factory Progresses
October 4, 2023The project is one of those being funded from the bond the state accessed in 2021
News
Kwara Governor Reappoints KW-IRS Chief, Solace, Egghead Return As SSAs
October 4, 2023Both Solace and Egghead — like many other Kwara appointees and elected officials
News
Ondo House of Assembly Proceeds With Deputy Governor’s Impeachment Despite Legal Challenges
October 4, 2023Chief Judge Olusegun Odusola is a co-defendant in the lawsuit filed by Deputy Governor Aiyedatiwa at...
News
14-Year-Old Armed Robbery Suspect Confesses Of Killing Six People In Delta
October 4, 2023The gang members, upon sighting the police, opened fire from their unregistered operational tricycle
News
14 Arrested for False Alarm On Disappearing Private Parts In Abuja
October 4, 2023The FCT Police Command has recorded over 10 cases of alleged disappearance of male organs across...
News
NAF Strikes Down Terrorists On Fringes Of Lake Chad In Borno
October 4, 2023The terrorists were observed loading jerrycans in two gun trucks concealed under shrubs at Tumbun Fulani.
News
How Retired Benue Judge Murdered By Nephew, Driver, Two Others
October 4, 2023The suspect who eventually confessed to have planned and recruited other people to help him in...
News
Car Owner Arrested For Allegedly Killing Young Man He Thought Was A Car Thief
October 4, 2023The deceased mistook the suspect’s car for that of the complainant’s who sent him
News
Police Detain Afrobeats Star Naira Marley For Questioning In MohBad’s Death
October 4, 2023As the investigation unfolds, the public and music enthusiasts alike will be closely watching for updates...
Investigations
SPECIAL REPORT: How Kidnappers, Fulani Gangs Terrorise Kwara State Communities, Claim Several Lives Of Residents
October 3, 2023The mention of kidnappers opting for non-monetary ransoms, such as foodstuff, sheds light on the complex...
Features
Diphtheria: Kano, Yobe, Four Other States Struggling With Escalating Cases
October 3, 2023It is not a challenge that the government can overcome in isolation.
News
President Tinubu Replaces El-Rufai, Appoints Three New Ministerial Nominees
October 3, 2023among those who were not confirmed was the former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai.
News
Suspected Herders Attack Benue Community, Kill 1, 4 Injured
October 3, 2023Locals recount that the attack occurred in close proximity to Tse-Awunah, causing shockwaves throughout the community.
Insecurity
Bandits Kill 3, Kidnap Eight In Sokoto
October 3, 2023in a fit of frustration, the bandits resorted to setting several houses ablaze during their retreat.
News
Boat Carrying 22 Passengers Capsizes In Niger State
October 3, 2023As of now, no passengers have been recovered, and the situation remains dire. The incident unfolded...
News
Tribunal Nullifies Governor Abdullahi Sule’s Election, Declares PDP’s David Ombugadu Winner
October 3, 2023In its final analysis, the tribunal declared that the petition had substantial merit and granted the...
News
Customs Arrests Wildlife Smuggler In Lagos
October 3, 2023The suspect is a shipping agent for the BERETE organised crime group that is wanted by...
Crime
Ondo NSCDC Busts Child Trafficking Ring Sending Girls To Libya
October 3, 2023The victim, a 15-year-old girl until her departure, lived with her parents in Akure. She had...
Crime
Couple Arrested In Ekiti For Burglary, Stolen Goods Worth N3 Million Recovered
October 3, 2023The duo had targeted more than five different houses and shops belonging to various owners in...
Crime
Three Armed Robbery Suspects Arrested In Jigawa
October 3, 2023They further revealed that the vehicle already has been sold at Maradi city in Niger Republic
Insecurity
Horror Unleashed: Two Children, Six Others Killed In Recent Plateau Attack
October 3, 2023The attackers after killing those outside the building proceeded into the building where his children were...
News
EFCC Applauds Alison-Madueke’s UK Court Arraignment, Secures Extradition Arrest Warrant
October 3, 2023To bring the former Minister to trial in Nigeria, an arrest warrant has been obtained and...
News
Organised Labour Suspends Indefinite Strike, FG To Pay Workers N35,000
October 3, 2023The NLC and TUC accept to suspend for 30 days the planned Indefinite Nationwide strike scheduled...
News
Kwara PDP Demands Transparency Amid Concerns Over N17 Billion State Funds
October 1, 2023The party expresses concern over the lack of transparency in revenue management
News
Full Text Of Tinubu’s Independence Broadcast To Nation
October 1, 2023My government is doing all that it can to ease the load.
News
63rd Independence: Nigeria’s On A Stronger Path Despite Challenges, Says Kwara Governor
October 1, 2023We’ll build in the successes of the past years and break new grounds in political maturity...
Opinions
Nigeria At 63: A Desperate Cry For Change, By Buhari Olanrewaju Ahmed
October 1, 2023Parents are forced to watch helplessly as their daughters fall victim to rape and prostitution
News
Ondo Police Rescue 8 Abducted Victims On Owo/Ifon/Benin Expressway
September 30, 2023The kidnapped victims, identified as members of the Choir of the Christ Apostolic Church
News
Catholic Priest, Five Others Detained Over Alleged MASSOB Membership
September 30, 2023Mathew said he was not a member of IPOB but that he belonged to Uwazuruike’s BIM-MASSOB
News
World Peace: ICMC Urges Stakeholders For Global Peace Through Equal Treatment
September 30, 2023The International Day of Peace serves as an opportunity to educate individuals about the importance of...
News
UNICEF Commends Kwara Govt For Excellence In Primary Health Care Delivery
September 30, 2023UNICEF for its substantial contributions to the state's health sector
Crime
Nigerian Police Force Nabs Fraud Suspect In UAE Over N495.75m Fraud
September 30, 2023Mr Hassan Barau, who resides in the United Arab Emirates, subsequently sent 513,000 Euros to Mr...
Crime
Police Arrest 29 Suspects For Kidnapping, Cultism, Gang Rape In Nasarawa
September 30, 2023Lafia, Nasarawa State – The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 29 suspects in various heinous crimes,...
News
Police Arrest SamLarry, NairaMarley Associate, Over Alleged Assault On Late Mohbad
September 29, 2023Lagos, NIGERIA– The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a socialite SamLarry, a known close associate...
News
Google Launches N75 Million Equity-Free Fund For Nigerian SMBs
September 28, 2023Hustle Academy Fund is a testament to the resilience and innovation of Nigerian small businesses
News
INEC Raises Alarm Over Insecurity Ahead Of November Governorship Elections In Imo, Kogi, Bayelsa
September 28, 2023It is very important that peace prevails otherwise voters will not come out to vote
News
Godwin Obaseki, Accepts Deputy’s Apology
September 28, 2023I also enjoin the Deputy Governor to guide his proxies to act in accordance with his...
News
Notorious Kidnap Gang Leader Arrested In Yobe
September 28, 2023The suspect confessed to having organised and perpetrated many kidnapping incidents in those areas
News
NLC Disputes Agreement With FG, Says No Plans To Call Off Strike
September 28, 2023We take exception to the ministry describing these executives as factional leaders.
News
FG Declares Monday, October 2 As Public Holiday
September 28, 2023It is today a known fact that difficult Socio-Economic and Security challenges are global
Africa
Burkina Faso’s Transitional Govt Foils Attempted Coup, Arrests Suspects
September 28, 2023The government expressed its commitment to uncovering all details of the coup plot and regretted the...
News
Kwara State Govt Announces No Elaborate Ceremony For October 1
September 28, 2023Citizens are encouraged to utilize the October 1 holiday as a day of prayer for the...
Crime
Police Arrest Suspect, Recover Three Stolen Rams In Jigawa
September 28, 2023In the process, the three occupants escaped and fled to an unknown destination,
News
Yobe Police Smash Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Abducted Woman
September 28, 2023The son was later released by the kidnappers, who subsequently demanded a hefty ransom of N7...
News
Two Women Arrested For Allegedly Supplying Arms To Bandits In Nasarawa
September 27, 2023The suspects and the recovered ammunition have been handed over to the Department of State Services
News
AbdulRazaq Urges Citizens To Embrace Prophet’s Time-Tested Values, Sincerity, Fairness, Compassion
September 27, 2023There is no limitation to how far we can go if we always act as a...
News
Gunmen Invade Alalubosa Community In Kwara, One Kill, 3 Injured In Foiled Kidnapping Attempt
September 27, 2023Four persons who were outside during the attack were struck by bullets, with one person succumbing...
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News
Gunmen Abduct Mother, 3 Children In Kwara, Demand N100m Ransom
September 27, 2023The terrified family was then marched deep into the nearby forest.
News
Aluko Calls For Unity, Harmony, Aid To Less Privileged On Maoulud Nabiyy
September 27, 2023As Maoulud Nabiyy is observed globally, Hon. Aluko offers prayers for peace and harmony, both within...
News
Lagos Tribunal Confirms Babajide Sanwo-Olu As Governor
September 26, 2023The judge further pointed out that the petitioner failed to meet the burden of proof required
Africa
France Pulls Troops, Ambassador From Niger Post-Coup
September 26, 2023The military government in Niger accused U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres of obstructing the nation's full participation
News
Ondo Speaker Alarmed Over ‘Juju’ Threat Ahead Of Deputy Governor’s Impeachment
September 26, 2023The speaker debunked insinuation that the lawmakers collected N5 million each
News
Diphtheria Claims 453 Young Lives Across 18 States
September 26, 2023Most distressingly, children between the ages of one and 14 account for the vast majority of...
Insecurity
Kidnappers Abduct Businessman, Assistant In Jebba
September 26, 2023Mr. Philemon was later released by the kidnappers.
News
FG Declares Wednesday Public Holiday For Eid-ul-Maulid Celebration
September 26, 2023He stressed that these values are essential for fostering unity and harmony
Insecurity
Suspected Boko Haram Ambush Military Escort, Kill 1 Soldier, 3 Civilians In Borno
September 25, 2023Due to telecommunication issues in the region, information about the attack did not surface until Sunday...
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News
Vulcaniser Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Defiling Wife’s 15-Year-Old Niece
September 25, 2023She had lived with you since she was age 10 and called you daddy, yet this...
News
Driver Arrested For Stabbing LASTMA Officer
September 25, 2023After his arrest, dangerous weapons cutlass and knife were recovered from his commercial Volkswagen
Insecurity
Gunmen Kidnap Benue State’s Information Commissioner
September 25, 2023They then forcibly took Abo to an undisclosed location on one of the motorcycles
Crime
Oyo Police Arrest Cattle Rustler For Allegedly Killing Employer
September 25, 2023IBADAN, Nigeria – The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old cattle rustler, Muhammadu Bello,...
Insecurity
Gunmen Kill 70-Year-Old Fulani Leader In Plateau
September 25, 2023The people of Mangu have since resolved to live in peace with each other
News
BREAKING: Fire Guts At Supreme Court Of Nigeria In Abuja
September 25, 2023The situation is currently unfolding, and authorities are working tirelessly to assess the extent of the...
Insecurity
Gunmen Kill Community Leader In Plateau
September 25, 2023The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, leaving the community in mourning.
Africa
Libya’s Eastern Authorities Announce Derna Reconstruction Conference
September 23, 2023Eastern Libya to Host International Conference for Reconstruction in Wake of Tragic Floods
News
Suspect In Mohbad Injection Case Not Registered Nurse- Lagos NANNM
September 23, 2023We wish to clarify that the term ‘Auxiliary Nurse’ has no place within Nigeria’s healthcare system
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News
17-Year-Old Student Commits Suicide In Benue
September 23, 2023Details of the incident remain sketchy, leaving the community in a state of shock
Crime
Two Arrested For Goat Theft In Jigawa
September 23, 2023The suspects made a confessional statement admitting to the offence.
Insecurity
Gunmen Kill Three Vigilantes In Edo
September 23, 2023I was also shot by the hoodlums, but I managed to escape.
Crime
Five Arrested In Niger State For Illegal Possession Of Human Skull
September 23, 2023We went to the burial ground in Sakpe village and we dug up the body
News
FG Grants 25% Salary Increase To Tertiary Institutions’ Lecturers
September 23, 2023The increment takes effect from January 1, 2023, meaning that the FG will have to pay...
News
CBN Confirms Emefiele’s Resignation, Cardoso Assumes Office
September 22, 2023Dr. Cardoso and his fellow appointees were designated to their respective positions at the Bank on...
Crime
Man Sentenced To 5 Years For Hypnotizing, Raping 18-Year-Old Girl In Kwara
September 22, 2023The suspect called her on the phone to come over to his house. She claimed she...
News
Military Rescues Six Students From Zamfara Bandit Attack
September 22, 2023The abduction occurred following an incursion by bandits into the Sabon-Gida community within the Bungudu Local...
News
Kano Tricycle Rider Who Returned N15m Offered Four Marriage Proposals
September 22, 2023There are 10 women for him to select four, and two of them are my daughters.
News
Two Brothers Detained In VON Journalist’s Murder
September 22, 2023Following his disappearance, the family received a text message demanding an initial payment of N1 million
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News
Nursing Mother Shot Dead During Bath In Osun
September 22, 2023Despite the medical efforts, Adijat succumbed to her injuries on Thursday, September 21.
News
Pharmacist Brutally Attacked By Armed Robbers In Ibadan
September 22, 2023I just went to the market to get some goods for my customers. They collected everything....
Insecurity
Mass Kidnapping: Zamfara University Students Abducted
September 22, 2023As of now, neither the school authorities nor the state police command have issued any official...
News
Troops Uncover Gun Manufacturing Syndicate In Kaduna State
September 22, 2023The operation, which stemmed from a week-long intelligence effort
News
Kebbi Security Forces, vigilantes, Eliminate 21 Bandits
September 22, 2023In collaboration with vigilantes killed 17 suspected bandits and recovered arms, ammunition and motorcycles,
News
DSS Arrests Ogun Lawmaker, 5 Others In Sagamu Cult Killings
September 22, 2023We have always held that the Sagamu killings are a direct fallout of the criminal empowerment...
News
Akwa Ibom Police Neutralize Two Armed Robbers, Arrest One
September 21, 2023Two of the notorious robbers were fatally injured while one Godswill Isaac was arrested
News
Embattled Edo Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu Begs Obaseki For Forgiveness
September 21, 2023It remains to be seen how Governor Obaseki will respond to this appeal and whether it...
News
EFCC Issues Warning To Real Estate Agents Over Money Laundering
September 21, 2023Nzekwe said his Command was determined to fight financial crime through enforcement
News
UNGA 2023: Kwara Governor Urges Immediate Focus On Quality Education
September 21, 2023Kwara a destination of interest, says UN education fund official
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