Doctor Freed After N50m Ransom Paid in Edo
Dr. Ibrahim Tahir regains freedom after his family paid a N50 million ransom to kidnappers in Auchi, Edo State. Tragically, his younger brother was killed during the abduction.
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APC Chieftain Freed After 39 Days in Captivity
Wale Oriade, an Oyo APC chieftain, shares his harrowing 39-day kidnap ordeal. He was abducted in Ibadan, blindfolded, and driven around. Read his full story and plea for forgiveness.
21 Migrants Killed in Libya After Ransom Not Paid
A mass grave with 21 African migrants was found in Libya. They were killed by a smuggler after ransom payments failed. Read the full report and demand justice.
CSO Warns Against Criminalising Student Protests in Nigeria
Civil rights group Citizens' Gavel warns against criminalising student protests after 52 Ambrose Alli University students were arrested. The group calls for justice and respect for constitutional rights.
Victim Details Kidnapping After Boarding 'One Chance' Bus
A Nigerian man recounts his terrifying kidnapping after boarding a 'one chance' vehicle in daylight. He was held hostage for over four hours. Read his full story and see the kidnappers' chat with his family.
Kidnapping Alert Sparks Fear in Ibadan's Bodija Area
Residents of Bodija, Ibadan, are taking safety measures following a security alert on kidnapping and armed robbery. Community leaders and police give conflicting statements. Read more.
Femi Adebayo's Daughter Graduates from University
Nollywood star Femi Adebayo beams with pride as his first child, Niniola Firdaos, graduates from Al-Hikmah University. Watch the heartfelt video and see fan reactions.
Family: Edo Twins Freed After Ransom, Not Police Rescue
The family of abducted Edo twins reveals a ransom secured their release, contradicting police claims of a rescue. The father was killed in the attack. Read the full story.
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.
Kidnappers kill victim, hold doctor brother in Edo
Gunmen abduct two brothers in Auchi, kill the younger one. The elder, a medical doctor, remains captive. Community calls for urgent police action in Igbira Camp.
Kidnappers Kill Doctor's Brother in Auchi, Demand N200m
Abu Momoh, younger brother of an abducted Edo doctor, killed by kidnappers. The family confirms the tragedy as the elder brother remains captive. Police intensify search.
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.
Armed Gangs Kill 30, Kidnap Many in Niger State
Armed gangs killed more than 30 people and kidnapped others in a brutal raid on Kasuwan Daji village, Niger State. President Tinubu vows justice. Read the full report.
Catholic Priest Dies While Delivering New Year Eve Homily in Delta
Reverend Father Stephen Chukwuma, Parish Priest of St John the Baptist Church Agbor, collapsed and died during his New Year Eve Mass homily. Burial arrangements announced.
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.
Father rescues kidnapped daughter using phone tracker on Christmas
A Texas father heroically rescued his 15-year-old daughter after tracking her phone on Christmas Day. The suspect, Giovanni Rosales Espinoza, is now in custody. Read the full story.
Abuja Estate Accuses Developer of Regulatory Violations
Residents of Abuja's Blue Fountain Estate allege developer violated FCT housing rules, mismanaged billions, and created safety risks. They call on Minister Wike to intervene.
Minister hails release of Niger school pupils
Minister commends President Tinubu's leadership in securing freedom for all 280 abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary's School in Niger State after a month-long ordeal. Read the full story.
All Niger Schoolchildren Accounted For After Kidnapping
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
Pope Leo XIV's First Christmas: Mass, Message & Change
Pope Leo XIV led his inaugural Christmas Mass in St. Peter's Square, addressing thousands. He called for a global Christmas truce and marked a shift in papal style. Read the full story.
US Nursing Home Explosion Kills 2, Traps Residents
A massive explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home sparked a deadly fire, killing at least two and trapping elderly residents. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Abia's Free Christmas Buses: Otti Fulfills Transport Promise
Governor Alex Otti fulfills his pledge, releasing over 20 free buses to transport Abia indigenes from Lagos & Abuja home for Christmas 2025. Includes free urban transit and new electric buses.
Last Batch of Kidnapped Nigerian Pupils Rescued
The final 130 children from the St. Mary's school mass abduction have been handed over to authorities. Read the full details on the rescue and Nigeria's ongoing security challenges.
130 More Kidnapped Niger Pupils Released
Nigerian authorities secure release of 130 Catholic schoolchildren kidnapped in November. All captives now free, ending a weeks-long crisis that revived memories of Chibok.
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.
Son, 4 others arrested for fake kidnapping in Lagos
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
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.
5 Arrested in Lagos for Staged Kidnapping, Extortion Plot
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
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.
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