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Plateau Housewife Gives Birth in Captivity After Husband's Murder, Kidnapping

Abducted Plateau Woman Gives Birth in Captivity

A Plateau housewife, abducted after her husband's murder, has given birth while held by kidnappers. The Kanam community urges government action on the security crisis. Read the full story.

APC Chieftain Kidnapped in Ondo: Gunmen Abduct DG of Asiwaju Media Team

APC Chieftain Kidnapped in Ondo's Igbokoda

Prince Emorioloye Owoloemi, an APC chieftain, was abducted by armed men in Igbokoda, Ondo State. Local authorities condemn the act and security agencies are investigating. Read more.

DSS Rescues 2 Pastors, Church Member from Terrorists in Niger State

DSS rescues kidnapped pastors in Niger State

Nigerian DSS operatives rescue two pastors and a church member from terrorists in Niger State. Kebbi police also arrest a man for allegedly killing his wife. Read the full report.

Kidnapped Doctor Freed in Edo After Family Pays N50 Million Ransom

Doctor Freed After N50m Ransom Paid in Edo

Dr. Ibrahim Tahir regains freedom after his family paid a N50 million ransom to kidnappers in Auchi, Edo State. Tragically, his younger brother was killed during the abduction.

Oyo APC Chieftain Freed After 39 Days: Recounts Kidnap Ordeal, Pleads for Forgiveness

APC Chieftain Freed After 39 Days in Captivity

Wale Oriade, an Oyo APC chieftain, shares his harrowing 39-day kidnap ordeal. He was abducted in Ibadan, blindfolded, and driven around. Read his full story and plea for forgiveness.

Kogi Church Attack: Community Secures Release of 17 More Kidnap Victims

17 More ECWA Church Kidnap Victims Freed in Kogi

The Aiyetoro Kiri community in Kogi State has secured the release of 17 more victims abducted from an ECWA church in December 2025, following negotiations and ransom payments. Read the full story.

Senate Probes $30m Safe School Initiative After 1,680 Kidnapped Students

Senate Probes Failed $30m Safe Schools Funding

Nigeria's Senate summons Finance Minister Wale Edun over the collapsed Safe School Initiative. With over 1,680 children kidnapped since 2014, the probe aims to recover funds and secure classrooms. Will this inquiry bring real change?

Edo Kidnappers Slash Ransom to N40m for Eight Abducted Residents

Kidnappers Reduce Ransom to N40m for Edo Eight

Kidnappers in Edo State have reduced their ransom demand from N100 million to N40 million for eight abducted residents. Community leaders are negotiating for a further reduction. Read the latest on this developing security situation.

Kebbi Reopens Maga School After Abduction, Deploys Security Personnel

Kebbi Reopens Maga School After Abduction

Kebbi State Government reopens Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, with enhanced security after the rescue of 24 abducted students. Governor Idris orders security awareness programs.

Edo Governor: Ekpoma Kidnappers' Face Masks Show They Are Not Fulanis

Gov Okpebholo: Ekpoma Kidnappers Not Fulanis

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo dismisses claims Fulani herdsmen carried out the Ekpoma kidnapping, citing masked faces as evidence. He condemns subsequent protest hijacking and looting.

Edo Court Remands 52 Youths Over Ekpoma Kidnapping Protest Violence

52 Youths Remanded Over Ekpoma Protest Violence

An Edo High Court has ordered the remand of 52 youths linked to a violent protest against kidnapping in Ekpoma. The protest, led by students, turned destructive. Read the full details.

Gunmen Kidnap 8 in Edo Hotel, Demand N100m Ransom

Edo Kidnapping: 8 Abducted, N100m Ransom Demanded

Gunmen in army uniforms abducted eight people from a hotel in Edo State, demanding a N100m ransom. The PDP also demands the release of 52 suspects remanded over an anti-kidnapping protest. Read the full report.

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