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 […]
Atiku Urges Tinubu To Secure Release Of Abducted Oyo Pupils, Teachers
Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Tinubu to immediately instruct all security and intelligence agencies to mobilise every available resource to ensure the unconditional release of the abducted Oyo pupils and teachers. Atiku, in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, described the […]
StarTimes Nigeria Unveils Full World Cup Coverage Plans, Slashes Decoder Prices
StarTimes Nigeria Unveils Full World Cup Coverage Plans, Slashes Decoder Prices Startimes Nigeria has Unveiled her Full world Cup plans and schedules at a media briefing in Lagos on Tuesday, 2nd of June, 2026. Although Nigeria will not be among the 48 nations competing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, football fans across the country […]
Court Sentences Four Terrorists to Death by Hanging Over Owo Church Massacre
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, which left more than 40 worshippers dead and over 100 others injured. Justice Emeka Nwite handed down […]
Police Officers Remanded Over Killing of Delta Singer
A court in Delta State has ordered the remand of a police officer and four other suspects over the alleged killing of a 28-year-old singer, Oghenemine Mene Ogidi, in Effurun area of the state. The accused officer, Usman Nuhu, appeared before the Delta State High Court alongside four others identified as Onoloko Dauroupamo, Okoh Kelechi, […]