ICRC registers 71,000 missing persons across Africa
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said they have registered more than 71, 000 missing persons across Africa…
Alleged diversion: NANS withdraws protest threat against NEMA
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has announced the withdrawal of their members from a planned protest against the…
Bandits kill man, abduct wife, children in Abuja
Bandits have launched an attack on Ushafa community in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. The incident occurred on Thursday…
55,910 Nigerians killed in four years — Report
The Observatory of Religious Freedom in Africa (ORFA) released a damning report on Thursday, revealing alarming figures on Nigeria's escalating…
New DSS DG, Ajayi, assumes office
The newly appointed Director General of the Department of State Services DSS, Mr Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, has assumed office. This…
JUST IN: Fire guts Lagos govt staff quarters in Ogba
A fire broke out early Friday morning at the Lagos State Government Staff Quarters on Odunsanmi Street, off WEMPCO Road…
Nigerians paid N1.04bn as ransom to kidnappers in one year — Report
No fewer than N1.4 billion was paid by Nigerians as ransom to kidnappers across the country from July 2023 to…
Agric journalists mourn death of former Chairman, Oba
The Agriculture Correspondents Association of Nigeria (ACAN) has announced the passing of its former Chairman, Mr. John Oba, who was…
Insecurity in Nigeria surmountable – Lagbaja
Chief of Army Staff, Lt General T. A. Lagbaja, has expressed optimism that insecurity challenges plaguing the nation would end…
Man arrested for allegedly defiling seven-year-old girl in Anambra
30-year-old man, Chinonso Ezekiel Nwaebonyi has been arrested for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl in Awka, the Anambra State Capital.…
Police DPO killed by soldier at checkpoint in Zamfara
A shocking incident has occurred in Zamfara State, where a Divisional Police Officer, DPO, Halliru Liman, was fatally shot by…
EFCC arrests syndicate for impersonating, blackmailing Olukoyede in $1m fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a four-man syndicate accused of impersonating and blackmailing its Chairman, Mr…
Troops nab two suspected terrorists’ suppliers in Borno
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has arrested two suspects for allegedly supplying illicit drugs, uniforms, and flag materials to…
Police neutralise kidnap kingpin in Akwa Ibom
Akwa Ibom Police Command has successfully neutralised a suspected kidnap kingpin and sea pirate. ASP Timfon John, the State Police…
Ibese: Ogun community, Dangote to dialogue over 12-year land dispute
The traditional ruler of Ibese in Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Rotimi Mulero, has announced that…
‘Nigerian of the week’: NOA recognises Kano airport cleaner who returned $10,000
The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has named Auwal Ahmed Dankode, a cleaner at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport, as the…
Marwa approves special promotions for eight NDLEA officers
The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig-Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), has approved…
Kaduna: Troops kill eight bandits in Birnin Gwari LG
The Kaduna State Government has said feedback from the troops patrolling at Kampanin Doka general area, Birnin Gwari, has disclosed…
Reject tokens that compromise babies’ health, UNICEF charges media houses
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has urged media outlets to prioritize breastfeeding advocacy over commercial interests, which could negatively impact…
JUST IN: Akwa Ibom CP, Waheed Ayilara, is dead
The Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Waheed Ayilara, has passed away. Ayilara, who had been battling health issues,…
