NATIONAL Soldier, Police Officer Killed as Troops Rescue Nine Kidnap Victims in Zamfara August 2, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team A Nigerian soldier and a police officer have lost their lives after security forces successfully repelled an overnight terrorist attack on a military base in Zamfara State, rescuing … Read more
The Niger State Government has renewed its determination to eliminate illegal mining across the State, warning that individuals, groups and companies operating outside the law will be arrested and prosecuted if they fail to stop their activities immediately. The fresh directive comes as the State Government steps up efforts to restore order in the mining … Read more
Fear and uncertainty have gripped residents of Affa community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State following reports circulating on social media that armed men stormed a Catholic church during a Sunday service and abducted two people. As of the time of filing this report, the claims had not been officially verified by security … Read more
NATIONAL Gunmen Reportedly Invade Enugu Church, Abduct Seminarian August 2, 2026 • 4 min read By Atinuke Otedola and her Editorial Team Fear and uncertainty have gripped residents of Affa community in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State following reports circulating on social media that armed men stormed a Catholic church during a Sunday … Read more
The Federal Government has destroyed 2,819 illicit, obsolete and decommissioned small arms and light weapons, declaring that every illegal firearm recovered from criminals will be permanently removed from circulation as part of a renewed crackdown on arms trafficking and violent crime. The destruction exercise, carried out on Thursday at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Giri, … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has uncovered a criminal syndicate involved in the production and circulation of fake diplomatic and official government number plates while also recovering large quantities of vandalised public infrastructure across Abuja. The breakthrough was announced on Friday by the Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, during a press briefing at the … Read more
The Benue State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of supplying ammunition to bandits during a stop-and-search operation in Guma Local Government Area of the State. The suspect, identified as Joro Jarkata, was apprehended after one of the two men travelling on a motorcycle with him fled into a nearby bush on sighting … Read more
Nearly eight years after the brutal killing of Delta State University undergraduate, Elozino Ogege, shocked Nigerians, justice has finally been served as a Delta State High Court sentenced two men to death by hanging for her murder while clearing a third defendant of all charges. Justice Ngozi Azinge delivered the judgment on Wednesday, July 29, … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja has arraigned a man accused of secretly raising and channeling funds to terrorist groups, including the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram. The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday brought Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama before the court on a four-count terrorism-related charge, alleging that he solicited … Read more
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) operatives in Anambra State have intercepted a truck loaded with 45,000 litres of suspected adulterated diesel after its driver abandoned the vehicle and fled during an enforcement operation. The truck, believed to be transporting Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) mixed with gas condensates, was intercepted following an intelligence-led operation … Read more