30 feared killed in Southern Kaduna attack as residents flee Chawai community
….Atiku, SOKAPU demand urgent security intervention By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Fresh violence has erupted in Southern Kaduna, with at least 30 people reportedly killed in an overnight attack on Chawai community in Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, forcing residents to flee their homes amid fears of further attacks. The attack, which reportedly lasted several […]
#EndSARS protest: Anambra community organises funeral for DPO, 2 policemen
By Chimaobi Nwaiwu – Nnewi The Osumenyi community in Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State, has lamented the death of the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of Nigerian Police Divisional Headquarters, Osumenyi, Mr Akpan Joseph, and two other policemen; Mr Agu Michael and Mr Udegnulam Celestine killed by hoodlums during the #EndSARS, protest. […]
ISWAP fighters ‘outgun’ troops, kill 10, take one hostage in Borno
Ten troops were killed and one was taken hostage in clashes with IS-linked jihadists in Borno state, according to two security sources. Clashes erupted on Monday when a team of soldiers stormed a camp of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Alagarno village in Damboa district. “We lost 10 soldiers in the fight and […]
Another lady sets lover ablaze over failed marriage plans
By Peter Duru – Makurdi Barely two weeks after a lady sets her lover and his girlfriend ablaze in FESTAC, Lagos State, another lady, now at large, has reportedly set her lover ablaze at his Shaahu road residence in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State over his alleged refusal to marry her. Vanguard […]
Girl, 18, fakes own kidnap to demand N30m ransom in Lagos
An 18-year-old girl has been arrested in Lagos state for allegedly faking her own kidnap to demand ransom from her family, police said Tuesday. Ujunwa Offiah is accused of conspiring with her boyfriend to stage her abduction, asking her family to pay N30 million. She was arrested along with another alleged accomplice, Precious Chukwu, 22, […]
‘Many jostle for thrones without being blueblooded in Lagos’
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice’s Directorate of Legislative Drafting on Monday stated that many people jostle for thrones in the state without being of royal lineage. This was noted by the Director, Legislative Drafting, Mrs Aderinsola Olarenwaju, who also revealed that there are at least 93 monarchs, 65 of whom are first class with […]
