Bandits Demand N29m Motorcycle Deposit for 166 Kaduna Hostages
Armed bandits in Kaduna demand N28.9m deposit for 17 lost motorcycles before discussing ransom for 166 kidnapped worshippers from Kurmin Wali community amid rising violence.
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Police Uncover Kidnappers' Shrine in Lagos, Arrest 13
Lagos police have arrested 13 members of a notorious 'one-chance' and kidnapping syndicate after uncovering their operational shrine hideout in Idimu. The gang targeted early morning worshippers with fake investment schemes.
INEC Staff Arrested for Illegal Voter Registration in Abia
Abia State Police have arrested a 47-year-old INEC staff member, Chukwuemeka Nwaobilor, for possessing a voter registration machine illegally. He was allegedly conducting unauthorized registrations for politicians in Mbawsi.
Children Missing After Landslide Hits New Zealand Campsite
A devastating landslide triggered by record rainfall has destroyed a popular campground in Mount Maunganui, New Zealand, leaving several people, including children, missing and prompting a large-scale emergency response.
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Troops Find Mass Grave with 20 Terrorist Bodies in Borno
Nigerian Army troops discovered a mass grave containing 20 terrorist bodies in Sambisa forest, Borno, during clearance operations in the Timbuktu Triangle, exposing heavy enemy casualties.
Man Jailed for Sexually Abusing 5-Year-Old in Kwara
A Kwara State High Court has convicted 22-year-old Ishaq AbdulRazaq for sexually exploiting a five-year-old girl. Justice Oba Muritala Folorunsho sentenced him to one and a half years imprisonment.
How Al-Barnawi Recruited Me Into Boko Haram - Suspect
A suspect in the 2011 UN building bombing trial reveals how Khalid Al-Barnawi recruited him into Boko Haram in Bauchi before the deadly Abuja attack that killed over 20 people.
Sokoto Bride, Family Freed After 7 Weeks in Captivity
A bride, her parents, and friends abducted in Sokoto State have been released after seven weeks. The victims were taken just before her wedding and freed following ransom payments.
DSS, Forest Guards Rescue 7 from ISWAP in Borno
In a joint operation, DSS operatives and forest guards rescued seven victims abducted by ISWAP terrorists in Borno after a fierce gun battle in a forest enclave near Maiduguri.
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University Couple Found Dead in Car on Ohio Campus
Two Franciscan University students, Luke Reimer and Mary Mich, died from carbon monoxide poisoning in a campus vehicle. The university community mourns the tragic loss.
Troops Uncover Terrorist Mass Graves in Borno, Record Success
Operation Hadin Kai troops discovered mass graves containing 20 terrorists in Borno's Timbuktu Triangle, while foiling VBIED attacks and sustaining offensive operations against insurgent networks.
Son Charged with Murder After Stabbing Mother in Cottage
A 39-year-old man, Daniel Livie, has been charged with murder after his 68-year-old mother, Gilly Livie, was found stabbed to death in her thatched cottage in Cheriton, Hampshire.
Nigerian Welder in Tears as Thieves Steal His Welding Machine
A Nigerian man was left devastated after thieves broke into his shop and stole his welding machine, a crucial tool for his livelihood. The emotional incident highlights the vulnerability of small business owners to crime.
UN Bombing Suspect Details Ansaru Membership in Court
Mohammed Bashir Saleh, defendant in 2011 UN House bombing case, testifies via video about joining Ansaru terrorist group in Bauchi before the deadly attack that killed over 20 people.
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Atiku Slams Bandit Peace Deals, Demands Security Action
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar warns that bandit attacks continue despite peace deals, criticizes negotiations that weaken state authority, and calls for accountability from the Tinubu administration on security promises.
Kano Governor Approves Welfare for Bereaved Father
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has approved a comprehensive welfare package for a father whose wife and six children were murdered in Chiranci Dorayi, including Hajj sponsorship and a new house.
Adamawa Teen Hospitalized After Chemical Spray Incident
A 17-year-old in Adamawa State was rushed to hospital after a classmate allegedly sprayed a chemical on his face. Police investigate conflicting accounts while urging parental vigilance.
11 Suspects Arraigned in Arise News Anchor Murder Case
The FCT Police Command has charged eleven individuals with murder, armed robbery, and criminal conspiracy in connection with the killing of journalist Somtochukwu Maduagwu and security guard Barnabas Danlami.
Yobe Truck Crash Kills 3, Injures 40
A devastating truck accident in Yobe State's Potiskum area has resulted in three fatalities and 40 injuries. The FRSC cites speeding and overloading as primary causes of the tragedy.
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Ex-Abia Commissioner Storms Church With Cutlass Over Noise
Former Abia commissioner Charles Ogbonna disrupted a church vigil in Umuahia with a cutlass, demanding worshippers leave over noise pollution complaints from nearby residents.
Lawyer: Sharing Wi-Fi Can Land You in Legal Trouble
A Nigerian legal expert explains how sharing your Wi-Fi network with others can make you legally responsible for any illegal activities conducted through it, even if you weren't directly involved.
Prison Officer Jailed for Inmate Relationships and Smuggling
A former prison officer in the UK has been sentenced to three and a half years for misconduct with inmates and conspiring to smuggle drugs into prison facilities.
Nigeria's Bandit Amnesty: Power Dynamics and Violence
An in-depth examination of Nigeria's bandit amnesty programs reveals they manage violence rather than end it, redistributing power and reshaping state relationships with armed groups in the North-West region.
Fake FRSC Officer Arrested for Motorcycle Snatching in Kano
Kano State FRSC command arrests Abdullahi Ali for impersonating officer to steal motorcycles. Suspect used fake license, handed to police for prosecution.
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Kaduna Community Releases List of 177 Abducted Churchgoers
The Adara Development Association has published the names of 177 worshippers abducted from three churches in Kajuru LGA, Kaduna state, contradicting police denials of the incident.
DSS Steps In as Awujale Kingmakers Cancel Event
The Awujale Kingmakers Council has cancelled a scheduled meet-and-greet and directed nominees to report to DSS offices in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, amid ongoing selection controversy.
Life Sentence for Abe's Assassin in Japan
Tetsuya Yamagami receives life imprisonment for the 2022 assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, with the judge condemning the act as despicable and malicious.
Boko Haram Bombs Military Convoy in Borno, 5 Soldiers Dead
A suicide bomber targeted a Nigerian military convoy in Borno's Timbuktu triangle, killing five soldiers including officers and injuring others. The attack occurred as troops returned from a successful clearance operation against insurgents.
Rivers Police Probe Alleged Sexual Abuse of Two Minors
The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse of a 10-year-old boy and an 11-year-old girl by a 45-year-old man in Port Harcourt, with human rights advocates calling for justice.
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Kano Hoodlums Burn Corn Facility, Loot Homes in Third Attack
Suspected hoodlums have razed a corn facility and looted homes in Kano's Rijiya Biyu area, marking the third attack this week. Residents describe invasions, theft, and violence, with local leaders pleading for urgent government intervention.
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