Guinean authorities have dismantled a suspected GSIM terrorist network, arresting 11 individuals including foreign nationals. The operation uncovered WhatsApp groups used for radicalization and coordination amid rising Sahel jihadist activity.
Former Kenyan Foreign Minister Raphael Tuju has reappeared after a day-long disappearance, revealing he went into hiding when followed by an unmarked vehicle, sparking fears of abduction amid a property dispute.
The Federal Government announces plans to open the critical Enugu-Onitsha Highway before Easter to ease transportation and boost economic activities in the South-East region.
The International Committee of the Red Cross and Nigerian Red Cross Society refute social media claims of aiding armed groups in Northern Nigeria, emphasizing their neutral humanitarian mission.
Delta State Police confirm 16 arrests in Ozoro festival case but note no official rape reports filed. Authorities and legal experts call for thorough investigation and prosecution.
ACVPN calls for an urgent investigation into the questionable release of child sexual abuse suspects by a Lagos prosecutor, citing multiple cases of alleged mishandling and obstruction of justice.
The Ologe family from Delta State reveals their anguish nine years after Oghenekaro Ologe's electrocution death, alleging property sales, child neglect, and exhumation of his remains by his widow without their knowledge.
Two cocoa farmers abducted at the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria in Ibadan have been freed after a coordinated rescue mission involving police, DSS, Amotekun, and vigilantes.
Delta State Attorney General Ekemejero Ohwovoriole meets with police to coordinate legal action against suspects in the Ozoro fertility festival sexual assault case, promising justice for victims.
The NUJ and MRA have jointly condemned the police assault on journalist Mohammed Adamu in Bauchi, calling for a thorough investigation and accountability for the officers involved.
The FCT Police Command has refuted claims of shooting at NURTW members in Abuja, arresting seven suspects after a violent confrontation at the union's headquarters.
Eight people were killed when terrorists bombed a bridge in Niger State, disrupting a key commercial route and highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
Two young sisters, aged six and four, were killed in a fire at their home in Ode-Aye, Ondo State. Police suspect negligence during cooking led to the blaze, with an investigation ongoing.
Police in Ogun State have arraigned an NYSC staff member, Abass Olalekan, for allegedly supplying drugs that led to the death of corps member Olapeju Ariyo during a pregnancy termination attempt.
Ogun State Police have refuted claims of bribery and unprofessionalism by Safer Society for Children Foundation in handling an alleged gang rape case involving four suspects in Ijebu-Ode.
A PwC report reveals Nigerians lost approximately N12.5 billion to telecom-related fraud from 2019 to 2023, highlighting AI's dual role as both threat and shield in combating scams.
A former NUJ vice chairman in Ebonyi State was violently assaulted at his home by suspected thugs, allegedly linked to a council chairman, who has firmly denied any role in the incident.
An analysis argues Nigeria's National Security Adviser must gain more institutional power and influence to effectively tackle modern threats like cybercrime and insurgency, moving beyond mere coordination to a stronger strategic role.
A 27-year-old illegal migrant from Guatemala faces multiple sex crime charges after allegedly raping a 5-year-old girl he was babysitting, leaving her bleeding and requiring emergency surgery.
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI, alongside Civilian Hunters and Vigilante Group, apprehended Abdullahi Umar, a 25-year-old suspected ISWAP informant in Gombi, Adamawa. He is accused of reconnaissance for terrorist attacks.
A jury awarded Donna Motsinger $19.25 million after finding Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1972. Cosby denies the allegations and plans to appeal the verdict.
Nigerian Police arrested Tajudeen Baruwa on Monday after he led a faction to seize the NURTW national secretariat in Abuja, escalating a leadership dispute with MC Oluomo.
Musiliu Akinsanya, known as MC Oluomo, asserts his position as National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers following a takeover attempt by Tajudeen Baruwa at the Abuja secretariat, citing court judgments and appeals.
Delta South Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas strongly condemns the reported assault on women during a festival in Ozoro, calling it a criminal act that violates Isoko traditions and demands swift justice.
A deadly IED explosion in Woro, Kwara State, killed a commercial driver and critically injured a woman. A six-month-old baby miraculously survived the blast, with local authorities suspecting sabotage by bandit informants.
Josiah Michael Dwinell, an orphan in New Hampshire, died by suicide at 13 after facing persistent bullying at school and on the bus, with his family highlighting a lack of intervention.
The FCT Police Command refutes social media claims of shooting at NURTW members, detailing arrests of seven suspects after a violent clash at union headquarters in Abuja.
An Ohio woman faces multiple child endangerment charges after allegedly leaving her seven children in a vehicle while she visited a gambling establishment for 40 minutes.
A 23-year-old Indian doctor in Hyderabad allegedly died by suicide after repeated arguments with her family over adopting a cat, with police investigating the domestic dispute.
House of Representatives member Ikenga Ugochinyere praises IGP Olatunji Disu's order to limit tactical units, calling it a strategic step to boost efficiency and public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.