Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has dismissed claims that he received money or vehicles during peace talks with the Zamfara State Government. He insisted that he has never seen ₦5 million in his life, let alone ₦30 million. Turji made the claim in a viral video shared on social media. In the footage, he rejected…
A Brown University shooting killed two students and injured nine others in Providence, Rhode Island, on Saturday. Police have since detained a suspect in connection with the attack. The gunman opened fire inside a classroom at the Holley Engineering Building at about 4:00 p.m. local time. The incident sparked panic across the Ivy League campus….
The Kwara State Government has rejected reports claiming that the Nigerian Army arrested armed bandits in Ifelodun Local Government Area. Officials described the claims as false and capable of causing public panic. In a statement released on Sunday night, the Commissioner for Communications, Mrs Bolanle Olukoju, said no security agency carried out such an operation…
Nigerian soldiers arrest suspected bandits in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State. The troops intercept the group during a patrol. The bandits carry AK-47 rifles in a local security vehicle. The army spots suspicious activity. They stop the vehicle and detain the occupants. This action prevents potential harm in the area.Additionally a video captures…
Authorities actively hunt for a suspect after a deadly shooting at Brown University. The incident occurred on December 13, 2025, during final exams. Two students died, and nine others suffered injuries. Police responded quickly to reports of gunfire. They locked down the campus in Providence, Rhode Island. Students sheltered in dorms and classrooms as officers…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has explained why it arrested and detained former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami. The Commission said Malami failed to meet five bail conditions attached to his administrative bail. In a statement released on Saturday, EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale rejected claims of bias. He described reports linking…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) destroyed fake and substandard products worth over N5 billion on Thursday in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The agency carried out the destruction to protect consumers and prevent the harmful items from returning to the market. Seized Products From Five States NAFDAC officials collected the products…
A humanitarian organisation, Equipping The Persecuted, has warned of what it called a plot to launch coordinated Christmas Day attacks across several northern communities. The group raised the alarm during a roundtable held in Washington DC, where its founder, Judd Saul, claimed terrorists were regrouping around Plateau, Nasarawa and Kaduna. Saul told the gathering that…
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed the death sentence imposed on Maryam Sanda for the killing of her husband, Bilyamin Bello, in 2017. Sanda is the daughter-in-law of a former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Court Rejects Appeal in 4–1 Decision In a 4–1 judgment, a five-member panel of justices dismissed her appeal….
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has directed Air Component Commanders under Operation Whirl Stroke to be merciless in operations against bandits destabilising communities in the North Central region. He urged commanders to intensify air missions and maintain firm pressure on criminal groups. CAS Pushes for Faster, Intelligence-Led Missions Aneke…
