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Northern Youths Influx into Lagos Sparks Alarm

The relentless daily arrival of Northern youths into Lagos via trailer trucks raises urgent questions about security, public health, and the strain on city resources. Authorities urged to act.

Veteran Photographer Kidnapped in Kaduna Raid

Gunmen abducted retired AIT photojournalist Malam Umar Usman Iyale from his Kaduna home. The attack has reignited fears in Danhonu II, a community repeatedly targeted by kidnappers. Police have launched a rescue operation.

Kidnappers kill victim, hold doctor brother in Edo

Gunmen have killed Abu Momoh after abducting him and his brother, Dr. Ibrahim Momoh, in Auchi. The family confirms the tragic death as the kidnappers continue to hold the medical doctor. Read the full report.

Father stops kidnapper with knife at Walmart

A brave father fought off a man armed with a knife who tried to kidnap his child from a stroller at a Walmart in Oregon. The suspect was later arrested. Read the full story.

Troops Rescue 5 Kidnap Victims in Kogi Forest

Nigerian Army troops have rescued five abducted victims and discovered decomposing bodies during a clearance operation in Kogi State. Get the latest details on the ongoing anti-kidnapping mission.

RCCG Youth Lead Outreach, Demand Action on Kidnapping

RCCG Divine Assembly Alapere empowers youth to lead 'The Priceless Gift' outreach, distributing 500 packs. Young leaders call for stronger government measures against student kidnappings. Read more.

Kidnappers collect ₦2.57bn ransom in one year

A new report exposes that kidnappers in Nigeria collected a staggering ₦2.57 billion in ransom from July 2024 to June 2025, with the Northwest as the epicentre. Discover the shocking scale of this criminal enterprise.

Ex-UN Envoy Rejects Death Penalty for Kidnappers

Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.

Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Extorts N1.7m from Mother

Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.

Actor Lalude Links Kidnapping to Destiny, Not Government

Yoruba actor Fatai Oodua (Lalude) sparks debate by claiming kidnapping in Nigeria is a matter of fate. He argues it's not the government's failure and advises citizens to stay vigilant. Read his full controversial take.

Nigeria Added to US Travel Restrictions List

The Trump administration has included Nigeria in expanded US travel restrictions, citing extremist activity and high visa overstay rates. Full details on the new rules and exemptions here.

Police bust kidnapping syndicate, recover GPMG in Gombe

Gombe State Police Command, with hunters, neutralized two kidnappers, arrested seven, and recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun. The syndicate confessed to receiving N150 million in ransoms. Read the full details.

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