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A court is set to announce its verdict in Ismaila Mustapha's alleged N6 billion fraud case. The judge has heard the final arguments from both the prosecution and defense.
Debo Farounbi, the Osun LG Vice Chairman, has been held captive for 22 days as negotiations for his release are ongoing. The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of N50 million.
The Ekiti State Police Command successfully prevented a robbery on Oye-Ikole Road, leading to the arrest of two suspects. Stolen property was also recovered during the operation.
Inadequate and timely agricultural data is hampering Nigeria’s agricultural productivity and food security quest. Experts who spoke at the ‘Nigeria read more Data gaps hampering Nigeria’s agric productivity, experts say
Jerry Njoku has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in Rivers State. The court also ordered him to pay N5 million in compensation to the victim's family.
Three individuals have been detained in Osun State for stealing and selling 300 government insecticide-treated mosquito nets. These nets were intended for free public distribution to combat malaria.
A viral social media video also showed residents paddling wooden canoes through floodwaters in the upscale Lekki district. The post Heavy downpour triggers widespread flooding in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.
The protesters briefly blocked the Minna–Bida Road before reopening it to traffic. The post Students protest insecurity at federal university appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Parents report 37 children are still missing after a Borno school attack in Lassa, Askira/Uba LGA. Terrorists abducted students during NECO exams.
Five former police officers, including Assistant Superintendent Usman Nuhu, have pleaded not guilty to charges of extrajudicial killing related to the death of musician Oghenemine Ogidi. The incident occurred on April 26 in Effurun, Delta State.
Police in Katsina successfully thwarted a bandit attack, recovering operational motorcycles and a machete. A housewife was also arrested for attempted murder in connection with the incident.
Remember the Ghanaian self-acclaimed prophet, Evans “Ebo Noah” Eshun? He's back in the news after six months. The post ‘Ghana’s Noah’ resurfaces after Accra floods, claims prophecy is unfolding appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
France came into the World Cup as one of the leading contenders to win the trophy, following their triumph in 2018 and defeat on penalties to Argentina in the 2022 final. The post Sweden Face France’s Attacking Firepower At World Cup appeared first on Channels Television.
The suspects were among 28 persons paraded by the Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, at the command headquarters in Akure on Tuesday. The post Ondo Amotekun Arrests Father, Three Sons Over Alleged Kidnapping appeared first on Channels Television.
The Army has pledged to take action against misconduct involving personnel from UNIOSUN, citing video evidence and documented thefts. They plan to present this evidence to the relevant authorities soon.
Army said the operation significantly disrupted the activities of the suspected terrorists, degraded their operational capability and prevented them from regrouping for further attacks. The post Army Airstrikes Kill Suspected Terrorists, Disrupt Bandit Movements In Niger, Kaduna ...
Two police officers were killed and one injured during a gunman attack in Rivers State. The assailants fled the scene following the incident.
According to the renowned cleric, God remains the ultimate solution to the nation's challenges. The post Seek God’s Intervention To End Insecurity, Kumuyi Urges Nigerians appeared first on Channels Television.
Nigerian Army troops successfully rescued six kidnap victims, including four women and two boys, in Katsina State during a routine patrol.
Real Madrid’s Ferland Mendy faces trial after his dog allegedly attacked a teenager and two other dogs. Learn more about the Mendy dog attack case.
Protests in Nairobi's Mathare area have resulted in one death and two injuries amid allegations of activist abductions. The unrest highlights ongoing tensions in the region.
Terrorists have abducted six women and two infants from farms in Borno State, just before an attack on students taking NECO exams. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
For years, Nigeria’s response to insecurity has followed a familiar pattern: increase spending, deploy more forces, launch operations and hope read more Nigeria’s security spending trap leaves violence undefeated
Armed attackers raided a mining site in Plateau, leading to three fatalities and two injuries. The incident caused widespread panic among miners and local residents.
The State Police Commissioner urged residents to continue providing timely and credible information to support the fight against crime and criminality. The post Police Arrest Suspected Armed Robbers, Rescue Kidnap Victims In Ekiti appeared first on Channels Television.
Nigerian airstrikes have effectively neutralised multiple terrorists and disrupted bandit activities in Niger and Kaduna states. This operation is seen as a significant enhancement of security in the North-West region.
The Ondo Amotekun Corps has arrested a father and his three sons among 24 others for various criminal activities, including kidnapping. This action highlights ongoing efforts to combat crime in the region.
Protests in Kenya have reignited following reported abductions, resulting in one death. The situation escalated as police were heavily deployed to manage the unrest in the capital.
Amotekun has arrested a father and his three sons for alleged kidnapping in Ondo State. The security outfit also rescued a victim and recovered ransom during the operation.
Drawing on a six-year study covering attacks between 2020 and 2025, Mr Vierhout, who spoke in Jos during a peace summit on Monday, said the dominant focus on jihadist groups such as Boko Haram obscures a far deadlier reality on the ground. The post Nigeria’s violence far worse ...