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Pastor’s daughters among Boko Haram kidnap victim in Chibok — Sources

By Ndahi Marama Maiduguri—Two daughters of a Pastor (names withheld), a woman and her Baby were amongst the seven people allegedly abducted by suspected members of Boko Haram terrorists, who invaded Shikarkir village of Chibok Local Government Area of Borno state. According to sources and residents, the incident took place on Wednesday about 8p.m., where […]

Alleged N1.96bn fraud: You’ve case to answer, court to ex-AGF

By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, held that a former acting Accountant-General of the Federation, AGF, Anamekwe Nwabuoku, who is facing a money laundering charge, has a case to answer. Consequenrly, the court, in a ruling by Justice James Omotosho, fixed November 24, for the erstwhile AGF to open […]

Abductors of 6 defence ministry directors demand N150m ransom

Indications have emerged that the abductors of six directors of the Federal Ministry of Defence along the Kabba–Lokoja highway in Kogi State are demanding N150 million for their release. The directors were kidnapped on November 10, 2025, while traveling from Lagos to Abuja for a Directorate-level promotion examination. Sources described the incident as a well-coordinated […]

Okpebholo sacks two traditional rulers over alleged illegal installation

By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY – THE Governor of Edo State, Sen Monday Okpebholo on Thursday sacked two traditional rulers: the Olososo of Ososo, Bamidele Obaitan and the ruler of Ikpeshii/Egbegere Clans ,Zaiki Luckman Odamah III both in Akoko-Edo local government area. A statement by the Secretary to State Government, Umar Musa Ikhlor. said the […]

Panic as bandits abduct 6 Defence Ministry directors, kill 3 youths in Nasarawa

By Victor Ahiuma-Young & Abel Daniel Panic has gripped the Federal Civil Service following the abduction of six Directors of the Federal Ministry of Defence by gunmen along the Kabba-Lokoja highway. This came as no fewer than three Migil youths have been killed by bandits despite the state government’s threat to deal decisively with perpetrators. […]

NDLEA seizes N338B cocaine, teams up with US, UK to crack cartel

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) announced on Tuesday that it is working with the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) to investigate the cartel behind the importation of 1,000 kilograms of cocaine seized at the PTML Terminal of Tincan Island Port, Lagos.

Oyo teacher beaten to death by students over gambling

*Outrage as educators demand justice, protection for teachers By Adeola Badru OGBOMOSO — A teacher at Soun High School, Mr. Fatai Adegoke, has tragically died after being brutally attacked by his own students while trying to stop them from gambling during school hours. According to reports, Mr. Adegoke reprimanded a group of students caught gambling […]

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