Gunmen raid Kogi school, abduct principal, NECO official, students
Gunmen on Tuesday attacked Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State, abducting four students, the principal and a National Examinations Council, NECO, ad-hoc staff.
Rising violence, crime wave: The drug connection
When the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, in Bauchi State, started its fight against crime, it discovered that 75 percent of youths in the state were under the influence of drugs.
Election violence:Victims demand for redress in Izzi, Ebonyi
For the people of Uwalagbaegwu Iziogo Ezzainyimagu in Izzi Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, the events leading to the just concluded general elections will not be forgotten in a hurry, considering the violence that was witnessed in the peaceful town.
Boko Haram members as non-Nigerians
“Are you sure this one is not a member of the Boko Haram sect?” asked a commuter by name, David, in the CMS-bound commuter bus as he watched the unfolding drama before him. A young, slim, dark-complexioned motorcyclist, popularly called Okada rider, had just zoomed past the vehicle and was almost hit by a trailer as he tried to overtake the heavy duty vehicle.
Day Navy ‘invaded’ Oghara community with development projects
It was indeed an exceptional day at Oghara, the country home of the ex-governor of Delta State, Chief James Ibori. In Nigeria, the date is regarded as ‘Democracy Day’, but that was not the reason men
In Edo, death penalty awaits kidnappers
Kidnappers may do well to steer clear of Edo State as the government is reported to be tinkering with a law that will spell the death penalty for them if caught.
