News Update,Tuesday,24/01/2023
** Buhari commissions $1.5bn Lekki Deep Sea Port ** Buhari joins Tinubu’s campaign in Bauchi ** FG releases new Covid-19 restrictions for international travelers ** Tinubu to religious leaders, champion … Read More
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** Buhari commissions $1.5bn Lekki Deep Sea Port ** Buhari joins Tinubu’s campaign in Bauchi ** FG releases new Covid-19 restrictions for international travelers ** Tinubu to religious leaders, champion … Read More
Nasarawa State Police Command and Miyetti Allah Vigilante Group, have rescued 30 kidnap victims held hostage in the Toto Local Government Area of the state. The Public Relations Officer for … Read More
Gunmen have abducted scores of passengers from a train station in Igueben Local Government Area of Edo State. The victims were waiting to board a train to Warri in Delta … Read More
** PDP G-5 Governors meet in ibadan, reveal preferred Presidential candidate ahead of elections ** Vote all Senatorial, Reps, Guber, Assembly candidates but Makinde will tell you the other one … Read More
A former governor of Imo State, Chief Ikedi Ohakim, on Monday escaped death while four of his Police Escorts died when his convoy was attacked by gunmen. Ohakim, who governed … Read More
A woman identified as Ramlat Alh Shehu Aji was kidnapped on her way to Katsina state from Kagara in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger state after disclosing her destination on Facebook. … Read More
Popular Skit maker and activist Adebowale Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni, has said that insecurity in Lagos State has worsened under the tenure of the present governor of the … Read More
The Special Force of the Nigerian Air Force has rescued seven Chinese nationals taken hostage by terrorists in Kaduna State. It was reported that the victims had been kidnapped since … Read More
Gunmen on Saturday attacked the Imo State High Court in the Orlu Local Government Area of the state. The hoodlums were said to have also burnt sensitive documents in the … Read More
Self protection: For now, the law of Nigeria doesn’t permit individuals to own pepper spray or shocker- police spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, reveals
Gunmen Tuesday night attacked a residence close to the hill in the Kubwa area of Abuja, shot two, and killed one, with several others missing as the gunmen escaped through … Read More
Ayomide Popoola, a 500 Level nursing student of the University of Osun State, UNIOSUN, has been declared missing. This was confirmed by her sister in tweet, saying she was last … Read More
Residents of Gidan-goga village, in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, allegedly paid a N20m levy imposed on them by bandit leader, Bello Turji, to stop him from attacking them. The bandit leader … Read More
** Arrest INEC office attackers, SERAP tells Buhari ** Buhari returns from London medical trip ** Atiku’s attempt to reconcile with Wike -G5-Masquerade belated:VON DG ** FG slashes police budget … Read More
The gunmen suspected to be kidnappers stormed the road from the bush before the Sagamu Interchange en route Lagos and started shooting at motorists in the 18-passenger inter-state bus. According … Read More
One officer killed, another injured as suspected gunmen abduct commuters along Lagos Ibadan Expressway The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the death of an officer, attached to the command … Read More
A former deputy vice chancellor (Academic) of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Adigun Agbaje, has been kidnapped. According to Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ), Agbaje, who is currently on … Read More
The United States government has authorised the evacuation of its government employees and their families from Nigeria over potential terrorist attacks. In its updated travel advice for Nigeria on Tuesday … Read More
.Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed a recent graduate of the Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, 13 days after celebrating her induction into the Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria. The … Read More
The founder of Omega Fire Ministries, Johnson Suleman, has spoken after surviving an armed attack in Auchi, Edo State on Friday. In a video posted on his church’s TV social … Read More
The convoy of General Overseer, of the Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman has been attacked by unidentified Gunmen along the Benin-Auchi Road, Edo State. According to The Punch, the … Read More
Aman identified as Mr Lukman Aliyu, a resident of Aseyori community, Alagbado area of Kwara State has started selling his belongings to raise the N8 million demanded by gunmen who … Read More
** Appeal court challenges FG, ASUU to resolve strike dispute out of court ** FG promises to provide enabling environment, attract investments to seaports ** Increase primary healthcare funding, govs … Read More
** Nigeria @ 62: We’re in war situation – Pastor Adeboye ** Ohuabunwa writes Buhari, raises concern over nation’s gradual collapse ** Declare your assets before leaving office — SERAP … Read More
Unknown gunmen attacked an army checkpoint at Obeagu-Amodu on the Amechi-Agbani route in Enugu State’s Enugu South Local Government Area, killing unspecified numbers of soldiers and police officers. At around … Read More
A suspected kidnapper, John Iyon, has pleaded for forgiveness as he claimed that his wife was just delivered of a baby boy. In a viral video, Iyon, who was handcuffed … Read More
PHOTOS: Lagos Police Apprehend Buses Loaded With Ammunition In Ikorodu The Lagos State police command, has apprehended two buses loaded with large quantity of live cartridges, three dismantled motorcycles at … Read More
Some chieftains of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State have been reportedly kidnapped in an attack along Kaduna-Kachia highway in Kaduna State. The attack occurred on Thursday, … Read More
According to ISWAP in a statement seen by SaharaReporters, the attack which was carried out by “soldiers of the caliphate” occurred in Ipele, Owo Local Government Area of the state. … Read More
Gunmen have kidnapped three policemen in Ogun State Command in broad daylight. the police officers were abducted on Thursday at Wasinmi, in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State. Findings … Read More
** Buhari addresses United Nations General Assembly ** ASUU: NANS rejects court ruling, says lecturers can’t be forced back to work ** FG to order vice-chancellors to re-open varsities – … Read More
**Buhari visits Imo, commissions projects **How I intend to address insecurity, crawling economy if elected – Atiku **Boko Haram members are “fraudulent oeople”,- Buhari **Bandits wouid have overran this state … Read More
Troops of the Nigerian Army have killed some bandits, rescued 10 hostages, and recovered weapons in two Local Government Areas of Chikun and Igabi in Kaduna State. The State Commissioner … Read More
Some gunmen on Sunday attacked the convoy of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in Enugwu-Ukwu community in the Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State. Details of the tragic incident were still … Read More
** Senate President, Lawan meets Abdulsalami, IBB in Minna ** Islamic court orders arrest of Nigerian celebrities over immoral conduct ** FG set to drag ASUU to court as negotiation … Read More
The Nigeria Customs Service has seized 20 drums of explosives, carbide, in the Ijebu Ode area of Ogun State. The acting Customs Area Comptroller in charge of the command, Ejibunnu … Read More
Bandits operating in Katsina State have ‘arrested’ a suspected thief found with stolen materials in a community. According to reports, the middle-aged man specializes in pulling out metal rods and … Read More
** FG suspends proposed telecoms tax ** PDP Crisis: We will show Ayu what ‘Boys’ can do — Wike ** APC has no hand in PDP crisis, says VON DG … Read More
The 32 victims were reportedly coming back from a burial service in Benin City, Edo State over the weekend when the incident happened. It was found out that the victims … Read More
Felix Sowore was brutally murdered a year ago by unknown gunmen. One year after his brother’s death, Sowore said events following his brother’s death pointed to the Government. In a … Read More
The Global and International Terrorism Research/Analysis group, Jihad Analytics, says Nigeria now ranks the second most terrorised country by the Islamic State terrorist group globally. According to the data by … Read More
** Muslim/Muslim ticket: Focus should be on need for good governance – Obasa, others ** Atiku, Tambuwal, PDP fault suit by Wike, Ekamon against party’s primary ** CDHR knocks government’s … Read More
One person was injured when gunmen attempted to kidnap Isaac, the younger brother of former Ekiti Governor, Ayo Fayose in Gbongan community, the headquarters of Ayedaade Local Government area of … Read More
Soldiers have cleared terrorists in Buruku, Udawa, Manini, Birnin Gwari, Doka, Maganda, Kuyello & Dogon Dawa communities in Kaduna State on Monday The patrol team led by the GOC 1 … Read More
The officers were seized while on a reconnaissance mission in Kogi, where violent insurgents have claimed responsibility for killings and abductions in recent weeks. Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba … Read More
The President Muhammadu Buhari-led regime has coughed up N718.19million in contracts to private security firms for the protection of the 45-kilometre Abuja-Kaduna railway and stations. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) … Read More
Bandits, on Wednesday, abducted a yet-to-be-specified number of commuters along the Katsina-Jibia road. A source told DAILY POST that the incident took place around 5pm at Kadobe village. According to … Read More
**Lawyer sues Buhari, AGF, others over alleged unlawful interference with NDDC **Atiku, Obi, Shettima attend NBA conference **Tinubu, I will replicate Lagos achievements – Shettima **Strike: FG poised to proscribe … Read More
Gunmen have reportedly attacked and killed two and abducted some of their Lodgers in 16hours Hotel Bar & lounge in Alomilaya community along ogbondoroko, along Afon road in Asa local … Read More
Some residents attacked the convoy of the wife of Osun Governor, Kafayat Oyetola, Friday night. The incident occurred at Owode-Ede within Ede North local government area of the state. The … Read More
The Nasarawa state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Yakubu Lawal has been abducted by gunmen from his home on Monday night, August 15. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP … Read More
The Nasarawa state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Yakubu Lawal has been abducted by gunmen from his home on Monday night, August 15. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP … Read More
The Nasarawa state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Yakubu Lawal has been abducted by gunmen from his home on Monday night, August 15. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP … Read More
The Lagos State police command on Monday, saved a suspected terrorist, Sanni Gafar, 29, from mob action in the Ijora Badia area of the state. According to the police spokesperson, … Read More
A mass Communication student who is also Miss MAPOLY, Happiness Odeh was abducted along Iperu road to her destination to visit a movie location at Ipara, Ode-Remo Miss MAPOLY was … Read More
Gone are the days when churches were seen as sacred places where crimes should not be committed. It seems those days have been lost in Nigeria. Anthony Egbo, a 37-year-old … Read More
Governor Nasir El-Rufai says terrorists are consolidating their grip on communities in the state with a parallel government and permanent operational base in the North-western state. According to PREMIUM TIMES, … Read More
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed details of masterminds of June 5 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo state. The DHQ in a statement on Wednesday, … Read More
A trader identified as Hajia Amina Folorunsho-Balogun has been abducted by unknown gunmen who stormed her shop in the Plywood area of Epe, Lagos, Sunday night, August 7. Vanguard reports … Read More
Troops of 195 Battalion of Operation Hadin Kai in the North-East, have arrested seven Boko Haram logistics suppliers on the outskirts of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital. The all-female suppliers … Read More
The deadly terrorist attack led to the death of forty innocent worshippers in Owo town, Ondo State. Yesterday, the Chief of Defence Staff unveiled the faces of those behind such … Read More
Another Nollywood actor has been a victim of the country’s increasing insecurity, which has reached such alarming levels that even our mansions and top stars are no longer safe. Actor … Read More
The Defence Headquarters said it has arrested the terrorists behind the attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, … Read More
Celebrity barman, Okechukwu Pascal, popularly known as Cubana Chiefpriest, has escaped unhurt from an armed attack in Anambra State. While his vehicle was riddled with bullets, Cubana Chiefpriest said him … Read More
Atazamu Azaki and Ayuba John, a driver and conductor were on Thursday snatched from a farm in Chida community, Kwali Area Council of Abuja by terrorists. A source in the … Read More
Soldiers of the Guards Brigade, Nigerian army have continued to raid forests in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Kogi and Kaduna states in search of terrorists, bandits and kidnappers … Read More
A suspected Boko Haram leader was on Sunday July 31, arrested by operatives of Department of State Services in Abeokuta, Ogun state capital. Daily Trust reported that the suspected Boko … Read More
The Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has raised the alarm on the worrisome spate of insecurity in the country. In a statement, he signed personally and … Read More
Both actors are suspected to have been kidnapped after they failed to return from a movie set in Ozalla Town in Enugu state. The Actors Guild of Nigeria confirmed this … Read More
. Ataneye Victor Sunday, An ND2 Civil Engineering Full Time Student of Osun State Polytechnic Iree who resides at New City Hostel, Ladoja, Igaa 2 has been declared missing while … Read More
The President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), on Thursday, presided over yet another national security meeting in the State House. This meeting comes as terrorists threatened to kidnap the president … Read More
At the town’s Folahami Junction axis, where Craneburg Construction Company was located, the gunmen were said to have opened fire on everyone on sight. Sources told Oloto Awuji News Nigeria … Read More
Barely 24 hours after terrorists threatened to abduct President Muhammadu Buhari and Kaduna Governor Nasir el’Rufai in a viral video, troops of the Guards Brigade have been ambushed by armed … Read More
** Rights groups ask Buhari to assent NYSC trust fund Bill ** Terrorists threaten to abduct Buhari, El-Rufai, kill Abuja-Kaduna train victims if… ** I’m playing my role for Tinubu’s … Read More
** Rights groups ask Buhari to assent NYSC trust fund Bill ** Terrorists threaten to abduct Buhari, El-Rufai, kill Abuja-Kaduna train victims if… ** I’m playing my role for Tinubu’s … Read More
** Rights groups ask Buhari to assent NYSC trust fund Bill ** Terrorists threaten to abduct Buhari, El-Rufai, kill Abuja-Kaduna train victims if… ** I’m playing my role for Tinubu’s … Read More
A lawmaker, Okechukwu Okoye, who was beheaded in Anambra State has been buried.Okoye’s head was dumped at Chisco park in Amichi six days after he and his campaign director, Cyril … Read More
Gunmen have allegedly kidnapped 10 officers of the Nasarawa State Police Command who were on their way back from election duty in Osun. A source told The Guardian that the … Read More
Aleru has been turbaned as Sarkin Fulani (The King of Fulani) of Yandoton Daji Emirate in Zamfara State. The ceremony took place around 3:30 pm on Saturday 16, July 2022 … Read More
** Osun Guber: Wike absent as Atiku, Okowa, PDP Governors storm Osogbo for Adeleke ** APC postpones Tinubu’s running mate unveiling ceremony indefinitely ** Kwankwaso picks Bishop Idahosa as running … Read More
A 22-year-old suspected female kidnapper has revealed how she had been kidnapping toddlers in communities in Ondo State in the past two years. The suspect, Adeola Omoniyi, disclosed that she … Read More
Khalid al-Barnawi, Ansaru leader who masterminded the bombing of UN Headquarters in Abuja in 2011, which killed at least 18 persons and left nearly 100 severely injured, was among the … Read More
Gunmen have attacked Corpers’ Lodge at Udo Ekong Ekwere street, off Information Drive, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State capital and robbed the occupants even after raping the female ones. The incident … Read More
. Gunmen killed and kidnapped the children of pastor in charge of EYN church, Rev. Daniel Umaru, Njairi, Mubi, Adamawa state. Unknown gunmen stormed his residence, killed his two sons … Read More
The Minister of Defence, Bashir Magashi, has said none of the Boko Haram suspects detained at Kuje prison in Abuja was found after the attack on the facilities on Tuesday … Read More
Bandits have shot dead an Assistant Commissioner of Police, Aminu Umar, in Katsina state. The deceased and his team members were ambushed while on a clearance operation in Zakka forest, … Read More
The Presidency has described as sad and unwelcome, the shooting incident near Dutsinma, Katsina State, at the convoy of cars carrying the Advance Team of security guards, protocol and media … Read More
** 2023 Elections: APC finally settles for El-Rufai as Tinubu’s running mate ** 2023: I’ll unite all aggrieved PDP members – Atiku ** 2023 Census: NPC restates commitment to credible … Read More
Bandits have issued quit notice to residents of Sabon Zama, Gindin Dutse, Anguwan Tsohon Soldier, Anguwan Yuhana and Anguwan Mangu villages in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. According … Read More
Gyadi Gyadi, a Divisional Police Officer in Pambegua, Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been abducted. Details of the incident are still sketchy but a security source told … Read More
Terrorists on Friday morning bombed a police station at Eika-Ohizenyi, in the Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State. A police inspector identified as Jubril was killed during the attack, … Read More
One Yerima Timothy, whose wife was also kidnapped, said the incident happened on Tuesday morning, June 21. 21 persons have been reportedly kidnapped in Kasan Kogi village, Ankwa Ward, Kachia … Read More
Tension in Nasarawa as gunmen kidnap DPO, demand N5mThe Divisional Police Officer in charge of Nasarawa Eggon Local Government of Nasarawa State, CSP Haruna Abdulmalik have been reportedly kidnapped and … Read More
The Ondo command of the south-west security network, code-named Amotekun, says it has arrested some suspects linked to the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo. Recall that on June … Read More
** We’ll decentralise national grid, invest $550m to boost power supply – Buhari ** Buhari presides over FEC meeting, nominates Mohammed Shehu as RMAFC chairman ** Buhari off to Kigali, … Read More
Two of the remaining Chibok girls abducted over nine years ago have returned home, Igbere TV has learnt. Hauwa Dauda and Mary Joseph were rescued by the military troops of … Read More
The Jamā’at Ahl as-Sunnah lid-Da’wah wa’l-Jihād faction of the Boko Haram fighters has appointed Ameer Hassan as its new “governor of the Mandara Hills” in Borno State.A counterinsurgency expert, Zagazola … Read More
Terrorists, locally dubbed as bandits, on Monday attacked the convoy of the intending pilgrims in Sokoto State from the Isa Local Government Area preparing to travel for Hajj on Tuesday … Read More
St. Moses Catholic Church, Robuh, Ungwan Aku in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State was attacked by unknown gunmen while worshippers were winding down the first mass. In … Read More
Governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, his wife, Betty and other dignitaries were in tears, during the funeral mass of the victims of the Owo massacre on Friday. “We have … Read More