Plateau Farmer Loses Hand in Alleged Herdsmen Attack
A farmer identified as Yakubu Bitrus has reportedly lost one of his hands after he was allegedly attacked by a group of Fulani herders in Agingi community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Bitrus, who spoke from a hospital where he was receiving treatment, said the incident occurred after he declined a request from […]
Four Mobile Policemen, Eight Residents Killed in Benue Attack
Four Mobile Policemen and eight residents were reportedly killed after suspected armed herdsmen attacked Ayilamo community in Tombola Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Ayilamo, a farming community along the Abinsi-Tyulen-Anyii-Wukari axis, has experienced repeated attacks by armed groups, according to residents. A resident, Tyolumu Ugande, said more than 200 armed men invaded […]
BREAKING: Ibrahim Taiwo Road Reopens After Kwara Fire Incident
The Kwara State Fire Service has announced that Ibrahim Taiwo Road, around the Stadium Complex Gate and Bekki & Sons Ltd. in Ilorin, is now safe and open to motorists following an earlier road incident. The Fire Service said its personnel have successfully brought the situation under control and concluded operations at the scene. In […]
BREAKING: Kwara Fire Service Warns Motorists After Gas Cylinder Crash
The Kwara State Fire Service has advised motorists to avoid part of Ibrahim Taiwo Road in Ilorin following a road crash involving two vehicles, one of which was reportedly carrying multiple 50kg cooking gas cylinders. The incident occurred around the Stadium Complex Gate and the frontage of Bekki & Sons Ltd., affecting motorists travelling […]
Over 10 Injured After Peter Obi’s Convoy Blocked in Benue
More than 10 youths injured during an attack on the convoy of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi in Benue State have reportedly been taken to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH), Makurdi. Obi’s convoy was blocked by youths along the Gboko-Makurdi Expressway on Tuesday as he travelled to Yelwata in Guma […]
Mother Appeals for Help as 13-Year-Old Goes Missing in Umuahia
The mother of 13-year-old Adekunle Emanuella Ige has appealed to government agencies and residents of Umuahia, Abia State, to help locate her daughter, who allegedly went missing after being swept away by floodwater on Monday evening. Emanuella reportedly disappeared after a maternal relative sent her on an errand during heavy rainfall. She was said to […]
Troops Find Three Bodies After Foiled Borno Terrorist Attack
Troops of the 101 Special Forces Battalion have discovered three decomposing bodies believed to belong to terrorists who were wounded and later died while fleeing a failed attack in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the bodies were found at about 9:30 a.m. on September 3 during an […]
Kano Police Arrest 79 During 2026 Takutaba Celebration
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 79 suspects and recovered dangerous weapons and illicit drugs during security operations carried out around the 2026 Takutaba celebration. The arrests were made as part of coordinated security operations deployed across the state before, during and after the celebration, which was held on September 1. According to the […]
Ogun Cleric, Wife Die After Reported Domestic Dispute
A Celestial Church of Christ evangelist, Abidemi Odukoya, and his wife, Adenike, have died in separate circumstances following an alleged domestic dispute at their residence in the Akinode/Ibogun community of Ogun State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, August 25, after an argument between the couple allegedly escalated into a physical […]
PHOTO: Eight Feared Trapped as Two-Storey Building Collapses in Ilorin
