Four more die in Anambra communal clash, as govt shuts Otuocha Market
Several houses and shops were destroyed and, in a viral video, voices were heard ordering men to shoot on sight. Many residents have fled
Zamfara, Sokoto farmers demand security to facilitate peaceful harvest
Many farms remained under siege because bandits are demanding payments before allowing farmers to access their farms for harvest.
Edo police uncover housewife in fake kidnap bid, arrest accomplices
By Ozioruva Aliu BENIN CITY —THE Edo State Police command, yesterday, said it uncovered a case of feigned kidnap by a 27-year-old housewife with a view to extorting her husband. The police identified the woman as Chioma Adaniken and her cousin, Osita Godfrey, who had pretended to be negotiating with the kidnappers, while the N5 […]
4 killed, many injured as herdsmen storm Benue community
By Peter Duru Makurdi —Four persons have been killed while many others sustained serious when suspected armed herders attacked Anwule community in Oglewu, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that many people have also been declared missing in the two days of attacks in the farming community. A sources in the […]
DSS dismisses 115 officers for indiscipline
The DSS appealed to Nigerians, government agencies, private organisations, and community leaders to verify the identity of anyone presenting themselves as a representative of the Service before engaging them in any official capacity.
Alleged N6bn money laundering: Court orders Mompha to enter defence
An Ikeja Special Offences Court on Tuesday, dismissed a no-case submission by internet celebrity, Ismaila Mustapha, popularly called Mompha, over an alleged six billion naira money laundering charges. Justice Mojisola Dada, ordered the defendant to begin his defence. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the defendant is being prosecuted by the Economic and […]
