Gorau under siege: Bandits kill four, shoot seven, abduct four
By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — Gorau village in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State was plunged into fresh mourning on Wednesday after armed bandits invaded the community, killing four residents, shooting seven others and abducting four people. The attack came only days after a devastating boat accident at the Gorau crossing point reportedly […]
Brain Drain: We’re turning the tide — Dr Odubayo
Cadbury Nigeria says it is holding its ground by investing in people and building an enduring work culture
Drug dealing: Court sentences man to four years imprisonment
A Federal High Court in Ibadan has sentenced one Sunday Akande to four years in prison for peddling 360g of Cannabis and 2g of methamphetamine.
Photos: Tears, hunger in Oworonshoki as displaced women sell belongings after demolition
“I have a spinal cord problem. And I had just paid ₦360,000 for a two-room apartment when they came at night and demolished it”
Tinubu makes U-turn, exclude drug, firearms offenders; kidnappers from clemency list
Following consultations with the Council of State, and a review of public opinion, the President ordered a vetting of the previously approved list
Who is Omoge Saida?
Born Saidat Aralamo Ashabi Balogun on July 2, 1971, the 54-year-old entrepreneur has built a name for herself as a symbol of class, resilience, and refined taste.
DSS arrests man who canvassed military coup on social media
Posting on his “X” handle “@TheAgroman”, Chukwuma stated that a coup was needed in Nigeria and called on the military to “suspend the Nigerian government”.
Court remands man for allegedly defiling own daughter
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court, yesterday, remanded a 42- year-old man, Emmanuel Egbosimba, in Kirikiri prison for allegedly defiling his 19-year-old daughter. The Chief Magistrate, Mr L. Owolabi, did not take the defendant ‘s plea. Owolabi ordered him to be remanded in thr Kirikiri prison pending November 17, for legal advice from the Director of […]
Ondo police nab 5 suspected kidnappers linked to officer’s murder
…Stolen firearm recovered By Dayo Johnson Akure —Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested five suspected kidnappers, allegedly responsible for the killing of police officer, James Ogunleye. Recall that the victim was murdered recently by suspected kidnappers and his service rifle stolen.The state police spokesperson, Ayanlade Olayinka, said in a statement in Akure, that the […]
Militia, armed herders unleash fresh terror on Benue communities
Renewed insecurity has engulfed parts of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, following allegations linking a local militia led by one Oraernyi, popularly known as “Heavy,” and armed herders to series of recent attacks and destruction of farmlands in Mbajir community.
Church raises alarm over herders’ invasion of Taraba communities
The Holy Family Catholic Parish, Takum, has raised the alarm over renewed attacks by suspected herders on several communities in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State, leading to widespread destruction of farmlands and mass displacement of residents.
