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The Nigerian military has detained more than 30 security personnel, including soldiers, police officers, and civilians, for allegedly stealing weapons from military stockpiles and funneling them to armed groups, including jihadist factions like Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The arrests, part of a sweeping operation codenamed “Operation Snowball,” underscore the…
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Lagos State Command, has transferred custody of a high-profile criminal suspect, Obi Levi Obieze, to the Lagos State Police Command for further investigation. The handover, which took place recently, marks a critical step in ongoing efforts to curb criminal activities in Nigeria’s bustling commercial capital, underscoring the collaborative efforts between…
French authorities have announced that 25 suspects will face investigating judges in connection with a series of audacious kidnapping plots aimed at crypto entrepreneurs and their families. This alarming wave of violence, which has gripped France in recent months, underscores the growing risks faced by those in the booming digital currency sector and has prompted…
The Nigerian Army’s Operation Hadin Kai has struck a significant blow against Boko Haram, neutralizing at least 60 terrorists in a fierce overnight battle in Bita, a known insurgent stronghold in southern Borno State. This operation, described by military sources as one of the most devastating strikes against the terrorist group in recent times, underscores…
The Rivers State Police Command has successfully neutralized one of the region’s most feared criminals, David Uzoma Kamalu, alias M-Kaze, in a raid that unfolded on May 25, 2025, in the Rumuodogu 1 Community, Emohua Local Government Area. The operation, marked by intense gunfire and strategic precision, has dealt a significant blow to criminal activities…
A shocking incident has rocked the serene community of Itapo in Epe Local Government Area, where a 17-year-old boy, Michael Olaifa, was allegedly shot dead by a suspected member of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) in the early hours of Monday, May 26, 2025. The tragic event, which occurred around 3 a.m., has sparked outrage,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, former Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the Chairman of the newly established National Credit Guarantee Company Limited (NCGC). This landmark appointment, announced today, marks a significant step toward enhancing access to finance for millions of Nigerians, particularly Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs),…
In a bold move to address the escalating security crisis in Benue State, Nigeria, traditional rulers have extended a 14-day ultimatum to nomadic Fulani herdsmen and suspected terrorists to vacate farmlands across the state. The announcement, made during a high-profile Town Hall Meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, underscores the growing frustration with persistent…
Umeh Kingdom, nestled in the heart of Isoko South Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria, is enveloped in grief following the passing of its revered traditional ruler, His Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, at the remarkable age of 103. The monarch, who reigned for an extraordinary 50 years, left an indelible mark on the…
A classroom block at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria, collapsed on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at approximately 6 p.m., trapping dozens of students, teachers, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, and exam supervisors. The incident occurred during a heavy downpour accompanied by a fierce windstorm, as students…
