Bandits Kidnapped 24 In Newest Attack In Niger
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting No fewer than 24 persons, including pregnant women, have been abducted from their farms by bandits in Palaita community in Erena Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. They farmers were said to be working on their rice farm before they were kidnapped. The incident, according to a source close […]
Jonathan Stranded in Guinea-Bissau After Military Coup
Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan is currently stranded in Guinea-Bissau after the country’s military announced a takeover and suspended the electoral process. The coup was declared on Wednesday, just as officials were preparing to release results from the presidential election held earlier in the week. In a televised statement, the group calling itself the High […]
Ex-Minister Seeks Fresh EFCC Appearance Date, Citing Medical Emergency
Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has asked Nigeria’s anti-corruption agency to set a new date for him to answer questions over an alleged $14.8 million fraud, saying he is currently undergoing urgent medical treatment. In a letter sent to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 24 November and acknowledged […]
Nigeria ‘Close to Defeating Banditry’, Says Defence Minister Badaru
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, says the country’s security forces are “inches away” from defeating banditry, despite a recent rise in school kidnappings. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, the minister acknowledged that attacks by armed groups have persisted, but described the current pattern as typical of guerrilla tactics, sporadic strikes […]
Cristiano Ronaldo Escapes FIFA Ban for 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo has escaped a FIFA ban and will be available to play in the opening game of the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing Dara O’Shea in a qualifying fixture against the Republic of Ireland, but he’ll only face a suspension if he commits another similar infringement during the probationary period. […]
Freed Kebbi 24 Schoolgirls: I’m Relieved, Says Tinubu
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting President Bola Tinubu has expressed his state of mind following the release of the 24 schoolgirls kidnapped by terrorists in Maga, Kebbi State last Monday He said he is satisfied and relieved over their release unhurt. “The relief I feel is immense knowing that all 24 girls have been accounted for,” […]
Edo Police Hunt Man for Acid Attack on Lover
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Edo State Police Command has launched a serious manhunt on one Timothy Gilbert who bathed his girlfriend, Angela Ogah, 40, with acid in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident and said the suspect committed the crime at Ihovbe quarters, in Ikpoba Hill and fled. According to […]
Just In: Gunfire Erupts in Guinea Bissau as Military Reportedly Detains President Embaló, Raises Fears of Coup
Reports from multiple media houses suggest a coup is unfolding in Guinea-Bissau as heavy gunfire erupted across central Bissau on Wednesday, striking near key government sites including the electoral commission headquarters, the interior ministry and the presidential palace. According to unconfirmed but widely circulated by accounts on social media, soldiers have arrested President Umaro Sissoco […]
Advocates Launch 16 Days of Activism In Calabar, Demand End To Digital Violence Against Women and Girls
Activists in Calabar on Monday launched this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence with a call to end digital harm targeting women and girls. The rally, supported by Christian Aid, SBS Cross River State and the Rise Up Movement Nigeria, gathered dozens of advocates holding a banner inscribed “End Digital Harm Now! Say […]
Military Hands Over 24 Rescued Schoolgirls To Gov Idris
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Military has officially handed over the 24 rescued students of the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School (GGCSS) Maga to the Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris just as it calls for a comprehensive medical checks on the students. Recall that the students were abducted by bandits last week The handover […]