Gunmen, suspected to be members of the Lakurawa bandit group, attacked a church in Zagani village, located in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Sunday, May 18, and abducted an undisclosed number of female worshippers during the service. Hussaini Aliyu Bena, the Chairman of Danko-Wasagu LGA, confirmed the incident to Channels TV, stating…
Two farm attendants and eight others were on Monday, May 18, arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan for allegedly stealing 628 chickens valued at N4.3 million. The primary suspects, Ibrahim Yalmi (23) and Samuel David (24), are accused of stealing the poultry from V Tees Farm, located in the Badeku area of Ibadan,…
Emmanuel Moses Daro, a 26-year-old man who was declared missing in Jos, Plateau State, has been found dead. Emmanuel, a native of Kwall District in Bassa Local Government Area, was last seen on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Kabong Junction. His disappearance prompted concerns among family and friends, who launched a search for him. Tragically,…
The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 19-year-old Mohammed Umar, a resident of Abuja Road in Yola South Local Government Area, for allegedly loitering around the premises of LCCN Church in Ngurore while dressed in attire typically associated with the opposite sex. The arrest, which took place on May 18, followed a…
Operatives of the Tiger Base division of the Imo State Police Command have reportedly arrested Chris Obasi, one of the contenders to the Eze royal stool of Eziama Ikeduru autonomous community. According to Punch, the arrest occurred around 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Obasi’s residence in Graceland Estate, Ajah, Lagos. His sister, Adaeze Francis, confirmed…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has denied having a personal conflict with the suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, describing the embattled governor as his “son.” In an interview with BBC Pidgin, Wike dismissed claims of a direct rift between them, stating, “That one is not a battle. He (Fubara) is…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed Lance Corporal Samuel Emmanuel for his alleged involvement in armed robbery. Emmanuel, who served under the 16 Brigade Garrison, was court-martialed earlier in the week and found guilty following a military investigation into the incident. He was subsequently discharged from service. According to an official memo from the Army, the…
Security operatives have arrested a wanted kidnap suspect, Yahaya Zango, during a screening exercise at the Hajj camp in Abuja. A security source confirmed the arrest to Daily Trust on Sunday, May 18, 2025, stating that the suspect was apprehended while undergoing routine checks alongside other pilgrims preparing to travel to Saudi Arabia for the…
The Ondo State Police Command has rescued a kidnap victim, Ogunniyi Semiu, and arrested 12 suspects linked to various crimes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, stealing, and cultism. Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Afolabi, disclosed this during a press briefing on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the command headquarters in Akure. He credited the breakthrough to…
Tragedy struck in the Gbajibo-Mudi community of Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, as 37 traders lost their lives in a boat mishap on Thursday evening. The victims, who had attended the weekly market in the community, were returning to their homes in Niger State when the overloaded boat capsized. The incident comes less than…
