Allow Tinubu To Work, Stop Distracting Him With Insecurity, Okpebholo Tells Distractors
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has warned those behind the sponsorship of insecurity across the country to stop undermining peace and stability, urging them to give the Presidency the needed space to focus on governance and delivering democratic dividends to Nigerians. He made the appeal during the flag off of the Local […]
Breaking: Three Feared Dead, Several Injured as Warri-Itakpe Train Derails in Delta
Breaking: Three Feared Dead, Several Injured as Warri-Itakpe Train Derails in Delta Panic and confusion erupted on Thursday following the derailment of the Warri-Itakpe passenger train at Agbor in Delta State, leaving at least three persons feared dead and several others injured. The unfortunate incident, which occurred along the busy railway corridor, sent shockwaves through […]
Abducted Oyo School Principal Rejects Reports of Ransom, Religious Demands
The abducted principal of Community High School in Ahoro-Esinle, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, has dismissed reports that her captors demanded a ransom or attempted to impose religious conditions on victims. Rachael Alamu made the clarification in a video circulating online on Monday and seen by Truthlive News, saying she was speaking out […]
Troops Rescue 360 Kidnap Victims From Borno Mountains
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting The Joint Task Force (North East) under Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) has successfully rescued 360 kidnapped victims from a strongly defended Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) enclave nestled in the rugged Mandara Mountains of southern Borno State. According to the Acting Media Information Officer of Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) […]
Nigeria Belongs to Nigerians, Not Kidnappers, Says Okpebholo Declares”
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has declared that Nigeria does not belong to kidnappers or other criminal elements operating across the country. He made the statement on Sunday during a visit to LoveWorld City (Christ Embassy) in Benin City, where he sought prayers against kidnapping, cultism, and other security challenges. He […]
Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons Freed As Police Engage Kidnappers In Intense Shootout
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have successfully rescued Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, following a daring operation that culminated in a fierce gun battle with suspected kidnappers. According to police sources, the rescue mission was carried out at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. […]
Eight Pastors Remanded In Anambra Over Alleged “Fake Miracles”
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Eight pastors were remanded in a correctional centre by a High Court sitting in Awka, Anambra State, on Friday after being arraigned for alleged violations of the Anambra State Homeland Security Law, 2025. Among the allegations against them is the use of paid actors to perform staged miracles aimed at deceiving worshippers. […]
Owo Church Attack: Ondo Governor Says Justice Has Finally Been Served
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has welcomed the conviction and death sentences handed down to four men found guilty of carrying out the massacre at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo. A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday sentenced the four men to death by hanging after finding them guilty on multiple […]
Oyo Assembly Rejects Calls for Ransom Talks as School Abduction Crisis Deepens
Lawmakers in Oyo State have rejected calls for negotiations with kidnappers following the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the state’s Oriire Local Government Area. During a plenary session on Wednesday, the Oyo State House of Assembly urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue those still being held captive and restore security in […]
US Expands Counterterrorism Cooperation with Nigeria, Rubio Says
The United States has increased its counterterrorism cooperation with Nigeria, including joint military operations against Islamic State (IS) militants operating in the country, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said. Speaking before the House Foreign Affairs Committee in Washington on Wednesday, Mr Rubio said the US and Nigerian security forces were working closely together […]