Bandits Attack Mosque in Birnin Yaro Village, Zamfara, Abduct Worshippers Bandits have reportedly attacked a mosque in Birnin Yaro village, located in the Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, abducting several worshippers. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, revealed that the assault was led by Bello Turji, a notorious bandit kingpin, and his…
Terrorists from the Lakurawa group have killed three employees of a leading telecommunications company and one other person in Kebbi State. The attack occurred on January 10, 2025, at around 8:47 pm, when the insurgents raided a construction site in Gumki village, Arewa Local Government Area, just days after killing two police officers. The victims…
Delta State Governor, Chief Sheriff Oborevwori, has dismissed Dr. Ifeanyi Osuoza from his position as Commissioner for Information. The reasons for his removal have not been officially disclosed. Dr. Fred Latimor Oghenesivbe, Director General of the Delta State Bureau for Orientation and Communication, confirmed that Osuoza has already been notified of the decision. Governor Oborevwori…
A local watchman and three contractors were killed on January 10 when suspected terrorists attacked the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) facilities in Kebbi State. NIS Public Relations Officer, Kenneth Udo, confirmed the attack in a statement on Sunday, revealing that it occurred at the Kangiwa border in Kangiwa Local Government Area. He clarified that no…
Mr. Laolu Akande, spokesperson for former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has dismissed speculation that Osinbajo has left politics or resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Akande made the clarification during an interview with journalists on Sunday in Lagos. Since leaving office in 2023, Osinbajo has kept a relatively low political profile, leading to rumors…
Seven people have been confirmed dead, and several others injured of varying degrees in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State following an attack by unidentified gunmen. A statement released by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) indicated that the incident took place in the Tattara community, Panda District, on the night of Saturday,…
American rapper and YouTuber DDG has hinted at the possibility of relocating to Lagos or London amid the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. In a post on X, the rapper voiced his growing dissatisfaction with life in the United States, calling his home country increasingly unappealing. “America lowkey not it no more ngl.. might have…
Kidnappers have killed prominent Benue farmer and businessman, Terzungwe Shaku, shortly after receiving a N5.4 million ransom from his family. Shaku was abducted just before the New Year in Akor village, located in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, and was held captive for over two weeks. According to local sources, the kidnappers…
The Nasarawa State Judicial Commission has demoted Emmanuel Jatau, a Chief Magistrate, to Senior Magistrate I over his involvement in the controversial case of Chioma Okoli and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The decision, communicated in a letter dated January 6, 2025, was sent to Okoli’s legal counsel, Inibehe Effiong. The letter, signed by Yahaya…
A forensic audit into the financial management of Lobi Stars Football Club of Makurdi has led to a significant demand for refunds. The committee, appointed by Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia, has directed three former Vice Chairmen of the club to refund a total of ₦2.445 billion to the club’s account. The investigation, launched on…
