Algeria Players Attack Referee After AFCON Loss to Nigeria
Algeria's national team faces CAF sanctions after players chased referee Issa Sy following their 2-0 AFCON 2025 quarter-final defeat to Nigeria's Super Eagles. Read full details.
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CAF Changes Referee for Nigeria vs Algeria AFCON Clash
CAF has appointed Senegalese referee Issa Sy for the Nigeria vs Algeria AFCON 2025 quarterfinal after dropping Somali official Omar Artan for a sponsorship breach. Get all the details on the high-stakes match.
Ex-Premier League Referee Coote Sentenced for Child Image Offence
Former Premier League referee David Coote receives a nine-month suspended prison sentence after admitting to making an indecent image of a child. Full details of the court case and his fall from grace.
5 Farmers Killed by Suspected Herdsmen in Benue
Suspected armed herders killed five farmers in Benue's Udeku Maav-Ya community, worsening tensions and threatening food security. Read the full report.
Somali Referee to Officiate Nigeria vs Algeria AFCON Clash
CAF appoints Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan for the high-stakes AFCON 2025 quarter-final between Nigeria's Super Eagles and Algeria's Desert Foxes. Get all the details on the historic appointment and the fierce rivalry.
Five Feared Dead in Oyo National Park Attack
Suspected bandits attacked National Park Service personnel in Oyo, leaving five feared dead. Police confirm incident and deploy tactical teams. Get the latest details.
Bandits Attack Katsina Communities, Abduct Many
Armed bandits launched coordinated night attacks in Malumfashi LGA, Katsina, abducting several residents. This follows a recent deadly mosque attack in the same area.
Police Outpost Set Ablaze in Niger State Attack
Suspected terrorists attacked a police border patrol post in Niger State's Borgu LGA, burning the facility and farm produce. This follows a deadly assault days earlier, escalating security fears. Read more.
Fresh Niger Attack: Terrorists Re-Abduct Papiri Pupils
Terrorists have launched a fresh attack in Niger State's Agwara LGA, killing over 30 and re-abducting schoolchildren recently freed. Read details of the tragedy and government response.
Kasuwan Daji Market Attack: 30 Killed, Many Abducted
Niger State Governor mourns victims of Borgu LGA terrorist attack. Both Muslims and Christians were killed. Security forces are pursuing the attackers to rescue the kidnapped. Read more.
Bandits Kill 30+, Abduct Many in Niger LGAs
Armed bandits have killed over 30 people and abducted many, including children, in attacks on Agwara and Borgu LGAs of Niger State. Urgent government intervention is needed.
Bandits kill 30, kidnap others, burn market in Niger
Armed terrorists attacked Kasuwan Daji market in Niger State, killing 30 people, kidnapping several, and setting the market ablaze. Read details of the tragic assault and police response.
Bandits Attack Ondo Police Station, Set Facility Ablaze
Armed men attacked Ipele police station in Ondo on New Year's Eve, firing guns and using dynamite. Residents fled into bushes. Police confirm no lives lost. Read the full report.
Ondo Police Station Attacked, Vehicles Burnt
Suspected gunmen attacked a police station in Ondo State, setting it ablaze and destroying patrol vehicles. Get the full details on the shocking incident.
Gunmen Attack, Burn Ipele Police Station in Ondo
Suspected bandits attacked the Ipele Divisional Police Station in Ondo State on New Year's Eve, setting it ablaze. Residents fled into the bush. Police confirm situation is now under control. Read more.
3 Killed in Nasarawa Wedding Attack by Gunmen
Unknown gunmen attacked a traditional wedding in Nasarawa's Akunza Ashige community, killing three and injuring nine. Police have launched an investigation. Read more.
Boko Haram Attacks Adamawa: 8 Dead, 4 Missing
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked three villages in Adamawa's Hong LGA, killing eight and leaving four missing. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
Boko Haram Kills 8 in Adamawa Village Attacks
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists killed eight people in attacks on three villages in Hong LGA, Adamawa State. Read details of the assault and the regional security implications.
Two Catholic Priests Stabbed by Bandits Near Abuja
Armed bandits attacked two priests at St. Rita Catholic Church in Mararaba, Nasarawa State. Both clerics are in stable condition after emergency treatment. The Knights of St. John condemn the worsening insecurity.
5 Killed, 35 Injured in Maiduguri Mosque Bombing
A suicide bomber detonated an IED inside a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru area during evening prayers. Five worshippers were killed and 35 injured. Police have cordoned off the area.
Terrorists Attack NSCDC Outpost in Niger State
NSCDC confirms a terrorist assault on its Wawa outpost in Niger State. Commandant Suberu Siyaka-Aniviye reports no lives lost due to personnel's alert response. Read the full details.
IED Explosion in Borno Mosque on Christmas Eve
A devastating IED explosion struck a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru Ward during Maghrib prayers on Christmas Eve. Many feared dead. Get the latest details and eyewitness accounts.
Suicide Bomber Attacks Mosque in Maiduguri Market
A suicide bomber detonated an IED at a mosque in Maiduguri's Gamboru Market during evening prayers. Many feared dead. Police yet to comment. Read the latest details.
Bandits Kill FRSC Officer in Katsina, Steal Motorcycle
Suspected armed bandits killed FRSC officer Ibrahim Dalhatu Tafoki in Faskari LGA, Katsina. The attack highlights security challenges despite peace efforts. Read more.
Controversial Referee Appointed for Nigeria's AFCON Opener
The Confederation of African Football has named Mauritanian official Dahane Beida, who officiated the 2023 final, for Nigeria's clash with Tanzania. Get all the details and fan reactions here.
Bondi Attacker's Family Unaware of Radicalisation
New details emerge about Sajid Akram, the gunman in the Bondi Beach terror attack. His family in Hyderabad, India, expressed no knowledge of his radical beliefs. Read the full investigation.
Australia Probes Security After Bondi Beach Attack
PM Albanese orders review of police and intelligence services after a deadly ISIS-inspired shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney. A father-son duo is accused.
12 Miners Buried in Plateau After Herdsmen Attack
Tears flowed as 12 miners killed by suspected herdsmen were buried in Plateau State. The attack in Atosoh community has left many missing. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Gunmen attack herders in Jos South, kill 13 cows
Unknown assailants open fire on herders in Jos South LGA, killing 13 cows. Community leaders call for a thorough security investigation into the unprovoked attack.
Nigerian Gay Influencer Attacked by UK Youths
A Nigerian LGBTQ+ influencer shares a harrowing video of a violent attack by UK teenagers targeting his sexuality. Read his powerful story of survival and the urgent call for change.
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