Bandits Kill 30 in Zamfara Highway Ambush
At least 30 people were killed on Sunday evening after bandits ambushed travellers along the Magami–Dansadau highway in Zamfara State in one of the deadliest attacks recorded on the route this year. The spokesman for the Zamfara Community Protection Guard, Malam Abubakar Gummi, confirmed the incident on Monday, saying the attackers opened fire on motorists […]
Troops Kill Three Suspected Terrorists in Katsina
Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 17 Brigade have neutralised three suspected terrorists during an ambush operation in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area. The operation was carried out on Friday night by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) FUDMA along the Turare-Kitibawa-Kuka-Mai Damusa Road. The development was confirmed in a statement issued […]
Troops Arrest Herder Over Farm Destruction in Benue
Troops of Sector 1 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a herder over alleged destruction of farmland in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The development was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X, where he said the troops acted on a report from residents. According to him, the incident […]
LASTMA Moves to Curb Dispatch Rider Accidents in Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says it is stepping up efforts to reduce the rising number of accidents involving dispatch riders on major roads across Lagos State. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos, noting that the agency […]
4 Migrants Found Dead Near Slovenia Border in Croatia
Croatian police have reported that four migrants were found dead near the border with Slovenia after being transported in what authorities described as “inhumane conditions” inside a truck. The incident occurred near the village of Donje Prilisce, about 70 kilometres southwest of the capital, Zagreb. Police said two other migrants were taken to hospital in […]
Outrage in Lagos as 10-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Dies After Abuse, Neglect
Residents of the Igando area of Lagos have been left in shock following the tragic death of a 10-year-old girl, identified as Faith, under circumstances suggesting prolonged abuse and neglect. The incident, which occurred on Jemesi Papa Street in Egan, has drawn widespread outrage after neighbours alleged that the child suffered weeks of maltreatment before […]
Nigeria Summons South African Envoy Over Attacks
The Federal Government has summoned South Africa’s Acting High Commissioner following renewed reports of anti-foreigner protests and attacks targeting Nigerians and their businesses in South Africa. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, said the envoy has been invited to a high-level meeting scheduled for Monday, […]
Gunmen Kill Three Police Officers in Kwara Attack
At least three police officers have been killed and two others injured following an attack by suspected terrorists on a Police Mobile Force (PMF) camp in Tenebo community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The assault occurred in the early hours of Saturday, triggering panic among residents who fled their homes amid heavy gunfire. […]
Olawepo-Hashim Condemns Ekiti Church Attack, Calls for Urgent Rescue of Abducted Worshippers
Former presidential candidate and energy entrepreneur, Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has condemned the killing of a pastor and the abduction of worshippers during a violent attack on Christ Apostolic Church No. 2 in Eda Oniyo, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State. The incident reportedly occurred during a revival programme when suspected bandits stormed the church, […]
borevwori Condemns Killing of Musician, Backs Police Sanctions
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has condemned the killing of 28-year-old musician Oghenemine Ogidi by a police officer in Effurun, describing the incident as unlawful and deeply troubling. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, the governor said he received news of the shooting with shock, stressing that no citizen should be subjected […]
