Three children found dead in Anambra native doctor’s home
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The bodies of three children have been discovered at the residence of a suspected female native doctor in Ideani community, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A fourth person found at the premises was reportedly alive and has been taken to a hospital for medical examination, while the […]
Gunmen kill motorist, abduct others in Imo community
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI—Gunmen have killed a motorist and abducted occupants of another vehicle at Amala Autonomous Community in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Henry Okoye, confirmed the incident in a statement, yesterday, noting that the attack occurred on Sunday evening. Investigations revealed that […]
100 kidnapped students received by Niger governor
Dozens of the 315 students and staff abducted from the school in north-central Niger state are still missing
Again, bandits abduct three family members in Kwara
Armed bandits on Sunday abducted three members of a family in Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State while they were returning from a condolence visit.
Boko Haram insurgency has lasted 15 years, longer than civil war — Obasanjo
“Civil war lasted for 30 months. Although we thought it would last for six months. But this fight against insurgents and criminals has lasted for almost 15 years.”
How attacks in Anambra communities left many dead, property burnt
Several communities in Anambra State were thrown into fear and chaos over the weekend as coordinated attacks and violent incidents left many people dead and property worth millions of naira destroyed in different parts of the state.
Two dead, several injured as tanker, truck crashes trigger massive gridlock on Lagos bridges
Two people lost their lives while others sustained critical injuries following multiple early-morning crashes involving heavy-duty vehicles on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and the Third Mainland Bridge on Monday, triggering hours of traffic chaos across major corridors in Lagos.
Economy: Why some gorgeously dressed ladies steal food, plates, spoons at owambes
As funny as this may sound, not all gorgeously dressed ladies at parties came to honour the celebrant.
While many came to merry with the host, some came for free food as the economic downturn has reduced many people’s ability to afford three-square meals.
Harrison Gwamnishu, family of abducted Edo couple in ransom controversy
Fresh details have continued to complicate the online storm surrounding human rights activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, following new assertions credited to his lawyer amid investigations into a ransom-delivery operation in Edo State.
Nnamdi Kanu’s new neighbours speak on ‘unusual prisoner’ in Sokoto
Tension is gradually building across Sokoto metropolis as residents struggle to cope with the presence of IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu who is currently serving his sentence at the Sokoto Central Correctional Centre.
From January unregistered POS terminals ‘ll be seized; fintechs on watchlist – CAC
CAC said unregistered POS operators will be shut down from January 1, 2026. Also, Fintechs enabling illegal activities are on its watchlist
‘Where are our wives?’- Husbands of kidnapped Defence Ministry directors cry after N60m ransom
‘Since they brought back four women and other passengers, excluding our wives, we have not seen the transporter”
Kogi employs 1,050 hunters, absolves vigilantes into civil service
Ododo said Kogi has employed 1,050 hunters, established a Forward Operation Base, and absorbed vigilante operatives into the civil service
Over 10,000 gender-based violence cases recorded in 2025 – FG
It was part of activities to mark the 2025 16 Days of Activism, with the theme: “UNiTE! End All Forms of Digital Violence against Women and Girls”
Pensioners set to protest naked nationwide
“The protest is continuous until we receive an alert of a N32,000 pension increment and N25,000 for six months. Those who can’t come and go back should come with mats.
Baby delivered by mentally-challenged mother safe, healthy – Osun govt
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Osun. State Government has disclosed that a baby delivered by a mentally-challenged mother in Modakeke area of the State is safe and healthy under government facilities. This is as a Non-Governmental Organisation, focused on maternal, newborn, and child health, Wellbeing Foundation Africa, WBFA, commended the State Government with the manner it […]
