Boko Haram terrorists have kidnapped and killed a prominent religious cleric, the Imam of Kolofata, in Northern Cameroon. Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the terrorists abducted the Imam earlier this week and later shared a devastating video online showing the brutal killing of the cleric.Tap Here To Read Full Details More
Gospel singer Timileyin Ajayi has pleaded not guilty to the murder of 24-year-old Salome Adaidu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member. Ajayi made the plea at the High Court of Justice in Lafia, Nasarawa State, where he was arraigned on a single count of culpable homicide punishable by death.Tap Here To Read Full Details […] More
Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, the founder of Afe Babalola University Ado Ekiti, has agreed to drop the criminal defamation charges against human rights activist and lawyer, Dele Farotimi. This came after leading Yoruba monarchs, such as the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Oguwusi, along with other notable Ekiti traditional rulers, made a heartfelt appeal. They […] More
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reassured the Yobe State Government of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to addressing security challenges in the state. Oluyede gave the assurance on Sunday during a visit to Gov. Mai Mala Buni in Damaturu as part of his operational tour of the Joint Task Force, North-East, […] More
Armed police officers Sunday night arrested activist Henry Nwodo at the Ruga-Fulani village in the Jahi 2 area of Abuja over a planned protest against alleged police harassment and extortion of Nigerians. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that Mr Nwodo was picked up by five armed police officers and was driven away in a black car with […] More
In the face of unparalleled danger, there are individuals who embody the true essence of courage, leadership, and sacrifice. Lt. Col. T.E. Alari was one such man a gallant officer who stood as a bulwark against terror, giving his life so others might live in peace. The Commanding Officer of the 149 Battalion, Lt. Col. […] More
Police operatives in Niger State have apprehended a suspected kidnapper in Kontagora LGA of the state. According to a statement released over the weekend by the command’s spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the suspect, identified as Nasiru Isyaka, and his gang allegedly attacked Sabon-Gari Mangu Matachibu village, killing one person and abdicting two others. The police […] More
An explosion at a mining site in Sabon Pegi, Mashegun Local Government Area of Niger State, claimed the lives of four people and left several others injured on Sunday morning. The incident occurred as miners resumed work for the day. While the exact cause of the explosion remains unclear, residents suspect it may have been […] More
At least 27 Nigerian soldiers were killed in a deadly suicide attack carried out by jihadists in the northeastern region of the country, two military sources revealed on Sunday. The incident, which occurred on Friday evening, also left several troops critically injured. According to the sources who spoke with TheGuardian, the attack took place around […] More
A group of unidentified assailants has once again attacked Garo town in the Kabo Local Government Area of Kano and abducted a young woman named Zainab. Naija News learnt that Zainab’s relatives had engaged in negotiations for her release. However, despite receiving the payment of ₦8 million from her family, the assailants remained unyielding, taking […] More
The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has dismantled 13 illegal refining sites, recovered 300,000 litres of stolen crude oil, and arrested 15 suspected oil thieves. This was achieved in a major operation targeting oil theft in the Niger Delta in one week. The Acting Deputy Director, 6 Division Army Public Relations, Jonah Danjuma, disclosed […] More
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has commended the Nigerian security forces for their recent achievements in the ongoing battle against terrorists and bandits, which have offered significant relief to numerous communities in the northern part of the country. CNG, in a statement on Sunday, attributed the successes to consistent and courageous military operations as […] More