Nigeria has been ranked among the countries with the deadliest terror attacks in modern history. According to a global list compiled by death toll, two major incidents in Nigeria now sit in the top three worldwide. Notably, the Maiduguri attack between July 26 and 30, 2009 ranks as the second deadliest terror incident, with about…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission recently informed a Lagos court about a key development in the P-Square case. Officials stated they lack evidence to back Peter Okoye‘s claim against his brothers. Specifically Peter accused Jude and Paul Okoye of fraudulently withdrawing $800,000 from a shared account. Background of the Feud Peter Okoye filed a…
Gunmen attacked a church in Kogi State on Sunday, kidnapping a pastor, his wife, and several congregants during an early service. The incident occurred at the newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area. The attack threw the community into confusion. Residents reportedly fled to safety as the gunmen stormed…
The Director General of the National Space Research and Development Agency (NASRDA), Dr. Mathew Adepoju, has raised concerns over terrorist communication in Nigeria. He said these groups have moved from mobile networks to satellite-based systems. During a Friday interview on Channels Television, Dr. Adepoju said shutting down mobile networks during operations is largely ineffective. “It…
On October 20, 2023, Damian Okoligwe killed Justina Otuene, a 300-level Biochemistry student, inside his apartment in Mgbuosimini, Obio-Akpor LGA. Prosecutors said he dismembered her body and tried to dispose of it in a wheelbarrow before police arrested him. Justice Chinwe Nsirirm-Nwosu confirmed that the prosecution proved all elements of the murder beyond a reasonable…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission released Nigeria’s former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, after hours of interrogation. This action follows an invitation from the agency. EFCC Invites and Questions Malami EFCC officials invited Malami for questioning on Friday. They grilled him over alleged multimillion dollar deals from the Buhari administration. Investigators focused…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intensified nationwide operations, neutralising dozens of terrorists, arresting 57 suspects, and rescuing 45 kidnapped victims within one week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Michael Onoja, announced the update on Friday in Abuja, highlighting major breakthroughs across multiple regions. North East: Terror Camps Destroyed and Kidnap Victims Rescued…
A new video has surfaced showing the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls inside a terrorist camp shortly before their release. In the clip, one of the abductors speaks to the girls and asks them a series of questions about their experience in captivity. Dialogue Between Terrorists and Government A new Kebbi kidnap video has surfaced online, showing…
Abubakar Malami received an invitation from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. The anti graft agency summoned the former Attorney-General for questioning. However officials have not disclosed the specific reasons yet. Malami Responds Publicly Malami posted his confirmation on Facebook. He stated he will honour the summons as a patriotic citizen. Additionally he emphasized his…
Former Governor of Anambra State and ex-Minister of Labour and Employment, Dr. Chris Ngige, narrowly escaped an attack on Wednesday. Unknown gunmen targeted his convoy along Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area. Fred Chukwuelobe, Ngige’s media aide, confirmed the incident on Thursday. He explained that Dr. Ngige was not in the convoy when…
