Two UTME Candidates Escape Abduction in Benue

Two Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination candidates kidnapped in Benue State have escaped. Police confirm one arrest and deployment of tactical teams to rescue remaining victims.

Police Summon 9 Ijebu Kingmakers Over Awujale Bribery Claims

Ogun State Police have summoned nine Ijebu-Ode kingmakers for questioning over bribery allegations in the selection of a new Awujale. Kingmaker Chief Abimbola Okenla expresses frustration over frequent police invitations, calling them distractions.

YEIDEP Disowns Fake N500,000 Grant Flyer, Warns of Fraud

The Youth Economic Intervention and De-radicalisation Programme (YEIDEP) has disowned a viral social media flyer offering a N500,000 grant and agricultural training, labeling it a fraudulent scheme. Officials urge the public to verify information through

Nigerian Extradited to UK Charged with 2018 London Murder

Matthew Adebiyi, a 25-year-old Nigerian man, has been extradited to the United Kingdom and charged with the 2018 murder of 23-year-old Joshua Boadu in London. The case involves a stabbing incident in Bermondsey, with two others previously convicted.

Gunmen Behead Man in Plateau Attack

Gunmen ambushed and beheaded Elisha Abbas Saku, 30, in Miango District, Plateau State. The Irigwe Youth Movement issued a statement condemning the violence.

76-Year-Old Grandpa Gets 40 Years for Drug Trafficking in Abuja

A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced 76-year-old Francis Omofe to 40 years imprisonment for trafficking 340.8kg of cannabis sativa. The judge cited national security concerns, particularly in Kaduna State, as a key factor in the harsh sentence.

Plateau Fuel Tank Explosion Kills Two Welders

A tragic explosion at a filling station in Plateau State's Daffo community has claimed the lives of two welders and injured three bystanders during routine maintenance on an underground fuel tank.

NDPC Probes Alleged Data Breach at CAC

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has launched a formal investigation into a reported data breach involving the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), citing concerns over threat actors targeting national databases.

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