News as it breaks
[21/07, 11:53 am] rosewendy: Dozens of retired police officers took to the streets of Abuja and other parts of Nigeria on Monday in a peaceful protest, demanding better welfare, full gratuity payments, and an exit from the Police Contributory Pension Scheme. The demonstration in the Federal Capital Territory was led…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a man over the tragic death of a three-year-old boy who drowned after falling into an uncovered septic tank in Durumi 2, Abuja. The incident occurred around 9:00 p.m. on July 16, 2025. The suspect, Philip Jallo, a resident of the…
Kano State authorities have arrested 11 students of Government Boarding Secondary School, Bichi, in connection with the gruesome murder of two fellow students in a shocking incident that has rocked the local community. The deceased students, identified as Hamza Idris Tofawa and Umar Yusuf Dungurawa, were reportedly attacked by their…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has completed a high-level coordination and benchmarking mission to the African Union Commission (AUC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance joint implementation of the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA IV). The week-long mission, held from June…
The Ondo State chapter of the Western Nigeria Security Network, Amotekun Corps, has announced the foiling of five separate kidnapping attempts across various parts of the state within the past two weeks. Addressing journalists in Akure, the Commander of the Corps, Chief Adetunji Adeleye, said all the victims were rescued…
The Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and the recovery of a ₦5 million ransom, following a series of coordinated operations across the state. In a statement issued on Sunday in Asaba, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Bright Edafe, revealed that six other suspects were…
The Kogi State Government has exposed a troubling supply chain allegedly involving local vendors and commercial motorcyclists who provide logistical support — including food, water, and fuel — to kidnapping gangs operating from forest hideouts across the state. The revelation follows intensified security operations across Kabba/Bunu, Ijumu, Yagba East, and…
The Nigerian government has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against terrorism, securing 44 convictions out of 54 individuals recently arraigned in Phase 7 of the Kainji Detention Facility Terrorism Trial, according to the National Counter Terrorism Centre – Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA). The convictions, announced…
Tragedy struck in Kukawa and Bunyun communities of Kanam Local Government Area, Plateau State, as over 70 vigilantes were reportedly killed during a violent confrontation with armed bandits on Tuesday afternoon. According to residents, the incident occurred around 2:00 p.m., when a large contingent of vigilante members from neighbouring Wase…
At least eight major weekly markets in Yobe East Senatorial District have reportedly been shut down following renewed attacks by suspected Boko Haram insurgents in parts of the region. An investigation by Channels Television revealed that commercial activities were suspended last week at Bumsa Market in Gulani Local Government Area,…
