Bandits hold Kwara teacher despite N12m ransom, demand extra N5m
Bandits in Kwara still hold teacher Mohammed Abubakar Ndakpada despite receiving N12m ransom and items, now demanding N5m more.
Category : Security
JIBWIS Sheikh Jingir Denies Anti-Christian Remarks, Urges Fair Rule
Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir denies claims he dislikes Christians, saying his remarks at a Kano mass wedding for 1,500 couples were misinterpreted. He urged Tinubu and governors to lead with fairness.
Emotional Scenes as Ogogo's Remains Arrive Ilaro for Burial
Crowds gather in Ilaro as late Nollywood actor Taiwo Hassan Ogogo's remains arrive at Central Mosque; burial set for Monday, August 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
Turkey seeks Interpol red notice for Netanyahu, Israeli minister
Turkey requested Interpol red notices for Israeli PM Netanyahu and Interior Minister Moskovitch over a Gaza flotilla attack, citing ICC genocide warrants.
Tinubu orders waterway safety crackdown after Sokoto boat tragedy
President Tinubu has directed NIWA and NEMA to enforce waterway safety standards after a boat accident in Sokoto's Goronyo LGA killed over 50 people, mostly farmers.
Gunmen kidnap worshippers in Niger State mosque
Gunmen abducted worshippers during Friday prayers at a mosque in Borgu LGA, Niger State. The incident follows deadly attacks in the area, including January and February raids that killed over 60 people.
Social Media's Role in Plateau's 2026 Violence
Between February and April 2026, communal violence in Plateau State was amplified by unchecked Facebook posts, leading to reprisals and deaths, a new investigation reveals.
Army arrests woman with AK-47 magazines in Plateau
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace arrested Halima Ibrahim, 30, in Bassa LGA, Plateau, recovering an AK-47 rifle, magazines, and other items during an intelligence-led raid.
Katsina Police target political, digital thuggery for 2027 polls
Katsina Police announce focus on political violence and 'digital thuggery' as 2027 election campaigns begin, urging youth to shun conflict.
NSIB issues 4 safety recommendations after Benin runway overrun
NSIB issued four safety recommendations to NCAA, FAAN, and NiMet after an Enugu Air aircraft overran Runway 05 at Benin Airport on 23 July, citing runway-end environment, control tower line of sight, and meteorological information concerns.
Tanker explosion kills two, injures two in Anambra
Two persons died and two others were injured when a diesel tanker exploded at Agu-Awka, Awka, on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday night.
Fire razes SPAR mall in Calabar, destroys properties
A fire outbreak has razed parts of the SPAR shopping mall in Calabar, Cross River State, destroying property worth millions of naira. Police suspect an electrical fault as the possible cause, with no casualties reported so far.
Dispatch rider dies in Ijesha, Mile 2 multiple-vehicle crash
A dispatch rider died in a multiple-vehicle accident involving two trucks at Ijesha, inward Mile 2, Lagos. LASEMA confirmed reckless driving caused the crash.
Trump Threatens Oman Over Hormuz Reopening, Lakemfa Warns
Oman and Iran reached a consensus to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after six months of US failure, drawing a furious threat from President Trump to bomb Oman.
Coalition demands independent probe into police assault on journalist
The Coalition for Whistleblowers Protection and Press Freedom has urged the IGP and FCT Police Command to set up an independent panel to investigate the assault on Pinnacle Daily editor Sunday Ogwu by police officers in Lugbe, Abuja.
Police Arrest Five Over SPAR Mall Fire Looting in Calabar
Cross River police arrested five suspects with stolen items from SPAR mall fire in Calabar; no casualties reported, electrical fault suspected.
Nigerian web host linked to global crypto scam network
A Nigerian web developer, David Erubure, has been linked to a global crypto fraud network that scammed victims of millions of dollars, according to an NRK and PREMIUM TIMES investigation.
Kaduna Police Rescue 3 Kidnap Victims, Dislodge Hideout
Kaduna police rescued three kidnapped victims and dislodged a bandits' hideout in Makarfi LGA after a gun duel on August 21.
Nine shops razed in Ibadan market fire, millions lost
Nine lock-up shops and goods worth millions of naira were destroyed in a fire at Railway Shopping Complex, Ibadan, on Saturday. The Oyo Fire Services Agency attributed the blaze to an electric surge, confirming no lives were lost.
JTF Kills Bandit, Arrests Two Kidnappers in Benue
Troops of OPWS killed a suspected bandit and arrested two kidnap suspects in separate operations in Benue State, recovering weapons and other items.
Ogogo's Daughter Alleges Exploitation Over Father's Cancer
Kira Hassan, daughter of actor Taiwo Ogogo, alleges people are exploiting his stage four cancer for financial gain, citing exorbitant treatment costs.
NDLEA seizes 1,490.5kg Thai Loud at Lagos ports
NDLEA intercepted 1,490.5kg of Thai Loud cannabis worth over N4.4 billion in two containers at Apapa and Lekki ports, marking the first such seizure from Thailand via Nigeria's maritime corridor.
NDLEA Arrests 101-Year-Old Woman for Selling Cannabis in Ogun
The NDLEA arrested 101-year-old Esther Ogunmabo in Ilisan, Ogun State, for selling cannabis. She was granted bail and placed on counselling due to her age.
NDLEA arrests man with cocaine in fufu on Cameroon-bound boat
A 27-year-old man, Kingsley John, was arrested by NDLEA operatives after cocaine and skunk were found hidden in fufu on a boat heading from Akwa Ibom to Cameroon.
Bandits Kidnap Baale's Wife in Kwara, Demand N20m Ransom
Suspected bandits have kidnapped the first wife of the Baale of Dabu in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, demanding ₦20 million ransom for another abductee, Iya Ayoka, according to KSDF.
Jide Kosoko announces Ogogo burial in Ilaro Monday
Veteran actor Jide Kosoko has announced that the remains of Taiwo Ogogo Hassan will be buried in Ilaro, Ogun State, on Monday after special prayers.
Nine Feared Dead in Niger Road Crash on Bida-Kutigi-Mokwa
At least nine people died in a road crash on the Bida-Kutigi-Mokwa road in Niger State early Sunday. Eyewitnesses reported the collision between a Mazda and a Sienna vehicle, with several injured taken to hospitals.
Woman dies in Minna crash involving FUT registrar's car
A woman died and two others are injured after a tyre burst caused a vehicle driven by FUT Minna's registrar to veer off and hit them in Niger State.
Niger Govt Orders Rescue of Abducted Worshippers in Borgu
Niger State has ordered security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue worshippers abducted during Friday prayers in Kpenya, Borgu LGA, following a terrorist attack.
Zambia businessman in court for defiling 13-year-old girl
A 37-year-old businessman in Zambia has been arraigned for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl in his care while his wife was away giving birth.
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