Amnesty International has described the recent mass abduction in Zamfara State as a stark example of what it called Nigeria’s “forgotten conflict,” warning that rural communities remain exposed to repeated attacks with little to no protection. Join our WhatsApp Community…
Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to immediately investigate what it described as the reckless discharge of firearms by military personnel, which resulted in the death of a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, Borno State. Join our WhatsApp Community The tragic…
No fewer than 17 persons have reportedly been killed following an attack on Mbalom community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State on Easter Sunday, according to residents. The most recent incident further worsens ongoing security issues in…
Amid Eatser celebrations, gunmen have attacked Ariko community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, targeting two Christian worship centres, killing at least seven persons and abducting several others. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday,…
A Federal High Court in Lafia has ordered the final forfeiture of several properties and funds to the Federal Government following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. Join our WhatsApp Community Delivering judgment, Justice M. O. Olajuwon…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has been urged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to order the permanent forfeiture of 57 properties that are purportedly connected to former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation Abubakar…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ogun Sector Command, has reported 80 road crash fatalities and the arrest of at least 11,717 offenders between January and March 2026. Join our WhatsApp Community FRSC Corps Commander Akinwunmi Fasakin, the Sector Commander,…
Residents of Makurdi, the Benue State capital, have been thrown into fear following a violent attack by suspected Fulani militants at Afubo Island, which left one boat operator amputated and three others seriously injured. Join our WhatsApp Community The incident…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has launched an investigation into eight individuals suspected of oil theft in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, after their arrest by the Nigerian Navy. Join our WhatsApp Community This was revealed in a statement…
Troops of the Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation HADIN KAI, working alongside civilian hunters and members of the Vigilante Group of Nigeria, have arrested a suspected informant linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram in…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have reportedly raided the Abuja residence of former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, amid allegations of multi-billion naira fraud. In a video that has since gone viral, the anti-graft agency’s…
BUK expels 171 students over falsified admission credentials and academic dishonesty The news coming out of Bayero University, Kano (BUK) serves as a sobering reminder of the pressures and pitfalls within our tertiary education system. In a decisive move to…
Federal Government and state authorities grant pardon to over 8,300 inmates to facilitate prison decongestion Addressing the perennial crisis of overcrowding in Nigerian custodial centers The Nigerian correctional system has long been under intense scrutiny due to the sheer volume…
A tragic incident has been reported in the Tor-Damisa community in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, following an attack by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen on Wednesday. Join our WhatsApp group According to reports, the armed assailants…
The Oyo State Police Command has responded to a viral video circulating online in which a man allegedly confessed to multiple killings. Join our WhatsApp community In a statement released on Wednesday, the command’s spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, said an investigation…
