June 05
Nigeria: Alleged Cyberbullying - Sowore Opts to Represent Himself in Court
The publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, on Friday indicated his readiness to represent himself in court pending the re-constitution of a new legal team in the ongoing… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Cleric's 9-Year-Old Son in Ondo
Suspected gunmen have abducted a nine-year-old boy, Olaosebikan Victor, during a midnight attack on Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Foil Child Trafficking Plot in Akwa Ibom, Nab 2 Suspects
UYO-- Akwa Ibom State Police have foiled an attempted abduction of three children by suspected traffickers in Mkpat Enin Local Government Area, arresting two suspects after youths… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Blames Rising Insecurity On Indiscipline
The Senate has linked rising insecurity in the country to a growing culture of indiscipline, while calling on the National Orientation Agency, NOA, to intensify values restoration… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: State Police Framework Near Completion - Presidency
The Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks following… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Coroner Adjourns Chimamanda's Son's Inquest Following Court Order
- The Coroner's Court sitting at the Igbosere Magistrates' Court, Lagos Island, on Wednesday adjourned further proceedings in the inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo Govt, Police Dismiss Bandit, School Kidnap Rumours
AKURE -- The Ondo State Government and the State Police Command have dismissed reports circulating on social media alleging a bandit invasion and the kidnapping of students in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Families Seek Rescue of 13 Abducted Travellers
-- Families of 13 travellers abducted along the Biu-Damaturu Road through the Kamuya axis of Borno State have appealed to the Federal Government, Borno State Government and… Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Court Remands Vice Chairman Over Fake Kidnap
- A Chief Magistrate's Court sitting in Ado-Ekiti has ordered the remand of the Vice Chairman of Ilejemeje Local Government Area, Grace Ogunleye, over her alleged involvement in a… Read more »
June 04
Nigeria: Police Debunk Viral Claims of Released Abducted Pupils, Teachers in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading viral reports circulating on social media alleging that abducted pupils and teachers from Ahoro Esiele and Yawota… Read more »
Nigeria: Tragedy - Son Beats 65-Year-Old Father to Death in Ondo, Arrested
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a 38-year-old man, Nsikak Kingsley, for allegedly beating his 65-year-old father, Adone Peter, to death during a domestic dispute in Oda… Read more »
Nigeria: I Know Politicians Behind Oyo Kidnappings, Sunday Igboho Alleges
Yoruba Nation agitator Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has threatened to reveal the identities of politicians he alleged are behind the abduction of… Read more »
Nigeria: Chimamanda Adichie's Son Probe - Court Adjourns to Oct 8
The coroner's inquest into the death of 21-month-old Master Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Adichie and Dr. Ivara Esege, suffered a major setback, yesterday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Owo Church Attack - Court Sentences 4 Terrorists to Death By Hanging
ABUJA -- THE Federal High Court in Abuja, yesterday, convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022,… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate to Govt, Security Agencies - Deploy All Resources to Rescue Kidnapped School Children
ABUJA -- The Senate yesterday asked the Federal Government to intensify efforts and deploy all necessary resources for immediate rescue of teachers, pupils and students abducted by… Read more »
June 03
Nigeria: Owo Church Attack - Aiyedatiwa Hails Death Sentence for Four Convicts
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has welcomed the conviction and death sentence handed to four persons found guilty of involvement in the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Release Schoolchildren for Humanity's Sake' - Peter Obi Begs Bandits
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has appealed to the abductors of schoolchildren recently kidnapped by gunmen to release them immediately, describing their… Read more »
Nigeria: Aiyedatiwa, Olowo Hail Death Sentence for Owo Attackers
AKURE -- Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State and the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, have commended the judiciary and security agencies over the conviction and death… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Sentences Four to Death By Hanging Over Owo Church Attack
The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death by hanging for their roles in the June 5, 2022, attack on St.… Read more »
Nigeria: NLC Threatens Solidarity Strike With Teachers Over Kidnappings
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has threatened to embark on a solidarity action with teachers and other workers across the country if governments fail to address worsening… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Reportedly Attack Immigration Office in Ogbomoso, Cart Away Firearms
Suspected gunmen on Tuesday night reportedly attacked the Nigeria Immigration Service office in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, making away with firearms belonging to officers on duty. Read more »
Nigeria: Abductions - Parents Panic As Adeleke Dispels Osun School Bandit Scare
FOLLOWING rumours of terrorists' invasion of some towns in Osun State, Governor Ademola Adeleke, yesterday, reassured residents of adequate security across schools in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Politicians Benefit From Insecurity, Buratai Alleges
A former Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai, has blamed the rising wave of insecurity, banditry and school abductions in the country on political transitions and the activities of… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 50 Terrorists, Top ISWAP Commander in North-East
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai has intensified operations in the North-East, neutralising more than 50 terrorists, including a top ISWAP commander, and arresting multiple… Read more »
June 02
Nigeria: Lagos Council Warns Alimosho Residents Against Fake Security Alerts
Alimosho Local Government Area of Lagos State has warned residents against spreading fake information and false security alerts, describing the practice as a threat to public… Read more »
