Bandits Kill 6 Soldiers, Abduct 70 in Zamfara Raid
Suspected bandits killed six soldiers and kidnapped over 70 residents in Kasuwar Daji, Zamfara, after overrunning a military outpost in a late-night attack.
Category : Security
Man Found Dead in Rivers After Kidnap, Drugging
An unidentified man was found dead along Obiri-Ikwerre Flyover in Port Harcourt after being dumped from a Toyota Venza, an eyewitness says.
Gunmen Kidnap Seminarian, Others in Enugu Church
Armed men invaded a Catholic Church in Enugu, abducted a seminarian and others during morning Mass, prompting locals to call for government protection.
Sokoto Bandits Kill 12, Burn 6 Alive in Lajinge
Suspected bandits killed 12 in Lajinge village, Sokoto, burning six alive in a four-hour raid. Security units just 2km away ignored distress calls.
Ceuta Migrant Rush Death Toll Rises to 72
At least 72 migrants died in last week's mass influx into Spain's Ceuta enclave; most of the estimated 60,000 who crossed from Morocco have returned.
Smugglers Arrested as Migrants Try Jet Ski Entry to Spain
Two suspected smugglers were arrested as Moroccan migrants tried to enter Spain from Ceuta by jet ski and speedboat during an unprecedented mass influx.
Three Dead, Including Gunman, in In-N-Out Burger Shooting
Three people died, including the gunman, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday. At least five others were injured.
Promotion Dream Led to Coup Plot: Colonel Ma'aji's Story
Colonel Mohammed Ma'aji, accused of leading a coup plot, was arrested after being lured to a fake promotion meeting; he had missed promotion twice.
NDLEA uncovers three drug warehouses in Edo, seizes 2,596kg
The NDLEA uncovered three illicit drug warehouses in Edo State, recovering 2,596.29kg of narcotics and arresting 49 suspects in July operations, the agency said.
Police Remand Man Over Cyberstalking Petition
Mitchel Nkereuwem has been remanded in Akwa Ibom over cyberstalking after sharing an audio clip that offended lawmaker Prince Akpabio, his wife alleges.
Police Probe Death of NYSC Member Stanley Okebaram
Police in Bayelsa State investigate the death of NYSC member Stanley Okebaram, whose body was recovered from a river in Nembe after he went missing.
Oyo Inaugurates Judicial Probe Into Pupils' Abduction
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde inaugurated an eight-member judicial commission to investigate the abduction of pupils and teachers, aiming to prevent recurrence.
Two Chinese Nationals Jailed for Illegal Mining in Nigeria
Two Chinese nationals have been sentenced to five years in prison each by a Federal High Court in Lagos for illegal mining and unlawful export of solid minerals.
Ceuta migrant surge: 41 dead, 60,000 cross border
At least 41 migrants died and 60,000 entered Ceuta from Morocco in 24 hours, prompting Spain's PM to condemn an attack on territorial integrity.
Nigeria Destroys 2,809 Illicit Weapons Recovered by Security
NCCSALW destroyed 2,809 illicit weapons recovered from security agencies at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment in Abuja, curbing arms proliferation.
DHQ: Troops Kill 102, Arrest 486, Rescue 393 in July
Troops killed more than 102 terrorists and criminals, arrested 486 suspects and rescued 393 kidnap victims in July, the DHQ has said.
Famadewa Lists 4 Priorities for Nigeria's Homeland Security
Famadewa outlines four strategic security priorities: unified surveillance, identity management, border security, and early warning systems in Nigeria.
FG Evacuates Trucks On Enugu-Onitsha Expressway
The Federal Government has begun evacuating illegally parked trucks on the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway to ease congestion and improve road safety.
FRSC Enugu Sector Commander Franklin Agbakoba Dies in Enugu
The Federal Road Safety Corps confirms the death of Enugu State Sector Commander Corps Commander Franklin Agbakoba, who passed away on Thursday, 30 July, in Enugu.
Army Rescues 14 Kidnap Victims on Lagos-Benin Expressway
Troops of the Nigerian Army 4 Brigade rescued all 14 kidnap victims abducted along the Lagos-Benin Expressway, confirming their safe reunion with families.
Death Row Inmate Runs TikTok Accounts from Nigerian Prison
A death row convict in Abeokuta's Ibara prison livestreams on TikTok, receives gifts, and exposes how warders smuggle phones and drugs.
Gunmen Abduct Seminarian from Bishop's Residence in Benue
Seminarian Kelvin Ochai has been abducted from the Catholic Bishop of Otukpo's residence in Benue State, triggering church prayers and a police investigation.
Kogi Condemns Killing of Catholic Priest, Orders Probe
Kogi State Government orders a thorough investigation into the murder of Catholic priest Samuel Opeyemi; body found with machete wounds in Ajaokuta.
Ex-NSUBEB Chairman Recounts 225-Day Ordeal in Bandits' Den
Alhassan Niworo, former NSUBEB chairman, narrates his 225-day abduction by bandits, torture, ransom demands, and release after ₦80 million was raised.
Gunmen Kill 400-Level FULAFIA Student in Robbery Attack
A 400-level Chemistry student of Federal University of Lafia, Habiba Ummi Lele, was shot dead by suspected armed robbers on her way back to Lafia after a graduation ceremony in Keffi.
US Condemns Kaduna Attack Killing 30, Urges Nigeria
The United States has condemned the killing of 30 people in a Kaduna village attack, urging Nigeria to address violence against Christians in the Middle Belt.
Army Arrests 3 in Soldier Ambush, Recovers Weapons
Nigerian Army troops arrested three suspects linked to the May 4 ambush that killed a soldier, recovering stolen AK-47 and FN rifles in a coordinated Rivers, Delta and Imo operation.
Army Rescues Abducted Lt Colonel and Civilian in Enugu
Nigerian troops rescued Lt. Col. Ofor Amobi and civilian Ikechukwu Onwuanra after a 10-day operation in Enugu State, following a fierce search.
Fire Guts Federal Mortgage Bank HQ in Abuja, No Injuries
A fire tore through the Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria headquarters in Abuja on Aug 1, 2026, gutting upper floors but causing no injuries.
Three Dead, Seven Hurt in Twin Falls In-N-Out Shooting
Three people died and seven were injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, on August 1; the suspect was found dead.
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