Hundreds of residents in Plateau State took to the streets on Monday morning in defiance of a government-imposed curfew, protesting a deadly Palm Sunday attack that claimed multiple lives in Jos North Local Government Area. The demonstration began at Anguwan Rukuba, the reported scene of the killings, where visibly distressed residents gathered as early as…
A woman who recently returned from the United Kingdom has died in a road crash along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while travelling to attend a wedding in Abeokuta, Ogun State. The incident occurred at about 6 p.m. on Monday near the Christopher University axis of the expressway, according to a statement by the spokesperson for the…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a flat-rate palliative of ₦10,000 for all state workers, including employees in the local government system, as part of efforts to cushion the impact of rising fuel costs and economic hardship. The palliative, designed as a transportation support allowance, will run for an initial period of three months,…
Baruwa reclaims NURTW secretariat after court rulings Tajudeen Baruwa has assumed control of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) national secretariat in Abuja, dislodging Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, following a series of court rulings affirming Baruwa as the union’s legitimate president. Speaking to journalists after taking over the secretariat on…
Eight killed in Niger State after vehicle hits roadside bomb Eight persons lost their lives on Monday after a vehicle they were travelling in struck a roadside improvised explosive device (IED) in Niger State. The bomb was planted by suspected terrorists, who had previously destroyed a bridge along Luma Road in Borgu LGA connecting the…
Tenants urge Mohammed Umaru Bago to halt rent hike in Niger State Tenants in Niger State have appealed to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to intervene and stop the planned upward review of house rents, particularly for buildings that have existed for over 20 years without major improvements. The tenants said the call became necessary due…
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed a lone road traffic accident involving a fully loaded Mazda commercial bus along Coastal Road, opposite Lafiaji inward Okun Ajah in Lagos. According to the agency, the vehicle lost stability, somersaulted and landed on its side, trapping passengers inside the wreckage. Despite the severity of the crash,…
The Benue State Government has confirmed that nine worshippers kidnapped during a midnight prayer session at Saint John Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon community, Ado Local Government Area, have been rescued. Governor Hyacinth Alia commended security personnel for their swift response in a statement issued by his Technical Adviser on Media, Publicity and Strategic Communication,…
Makurdi, Benue — The abductors of nine worshippers from St. John’s Catholic Church in Ojije, Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State have reduced their ransom demand from ₦100 million to ₦30 million, fresh reports confirm. The victims, mostly women and young people, were seized during a night vigil around 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. Family members said…
Justice Daniel Osiagor of the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced two Chinese nationals and directors of Genting International Co. Limited, Huang Haoyu (aka Ken) and An Hongxu, to 46 years each, or an option of N56 million fine, for their roles in a multi-billion-naira cybercrime and money laundering scheme. The court also ordered…
Enugu Air, operated by XEJET, has acquired a new aircraft, an Embraer 195, as part of efforts to strengthen its operations and expand capacity. The airline said the addition marks another step in its commitment to providing safe, reliable, and efficient air travel services. In a statement, the airline acknowledged the support of Enugu State…
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of nine worshippers during a night vigil at St. John’s Catholic Church in Ojije community, Utonkon, Ado Local Government Area. Police said the victims were attending the vigil when armed assailants stormed the church and took them to an unknown location. DSP Edet Udeme, the Police…
Thirteen more bodies were buried on Thursday in Woro community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, as residents continued to recover corpses from nearby bushes following a deadly attack by bandits. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly left over 100 people dead, most of them men, while several women and children were abducted….
A 30-year-old woman, identified as Ibekwe Ezinne Mary, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing her 17-year-old salesgirl, Ihechidere Favour Uka, to death following an argument at a cosmetics shop in Lagos State. The incident reportedly occurred at about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. According to information shared by the victim’s family, Ihechidere, who…
One person has been killed and others injured following a violent clash at a wedding ceremony in Tulmi, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. The incident was reported in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the report, the clash occurred around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday during…
The Plateau State chapter of the Gan Allah Fulani Development Association of Nigeria (GAFDAN) has reported a fresh attack on herders and the poisoning of their cattle in Riyom Local Government Area. According to a statement issued by the group’s media arm on Tuesday, the incident occurred on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Kwi community….
At least four residents were killed on Thursday evening when armed bandits attacked Gwargwaba village in Nahuce District, Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The attackers reportedly stormed the community at about 6:00 p.m., setting several houses on fire and destroying food supplies and livestock. According to a post shared on X on Saturday…
Tinubu/Shettima campaign youth leader abducted in Zamfara Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted Bashir Isa Gusau, the Zamfara State Youth Leader of the Tinubu/Shettima campaign organisation, in Gusau town, Zamfara State. The abduction was disclosed on Thursday by a security analyst, Bakatsine, in a post shared on social media. According to the post, the…
A man, Abubakar Sadiq, has confessed to participating in a plot that led to the murder of his elder brother after he was promised ₦2 million by the masterminds behind the crime. Sadiq, who is now in the custody of the Adamawa State Police Command, admitted that he received ₦130,000 as a deposit before agreeing…
The Ekiti State Police Command has uncovered a suspected illegal baby factory in Ikere-Ekiti, rescuing six children and arresting five suspects linked to the operation. The discovery followed a tip-off that led police operatives to a building behind a hotel along the Ise-Ekiti Road in Ikere-Ekiti. The rescued children, aged between two and nine years,…
