The Federal Government has confirmed that debris from a United States airstrike against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in Sokoto State caused the explosions that damaged properties in Offa, Kwara State, on Christmas night. The clarification followed public anxiety after explosions rocked parts of Offa, damaging homes, shops, and a hotel. As a result, residents expressed…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have shot a Catholic priest attached to St Kelvin’s Parish, Ogbaku, in Mbaitoli Local Government Area of Imo State. The incident occurred on Christmas Day at about 8:00 a.m., according to a source familiar with the matter. The priest, who serves as the assistant parish priest of the church, was…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 17 suspected drug peddlers and recovered 4,658 wraps of illicit drugs during coordinated operations across multiple local government areas in the state. The arrests followed intelligence-led raids carried out in known drug-prone locations, according to a statement released on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu…
Ghanaian security forces launched a major operation against online fraud. They arrested 48 suspects in the early hours of Wednesday. This action highlights growing efforts to combat cybercrime in West Africa. The Overnight Raid Authorities conducted the raid in Dawhenya, near Accra. They targeted four locations based on intelligence. Security teams surprised the suspects at…
An explosion struck a mosque in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Wednesday evening as Muslim worshippers gathered for Maghrib prayers on Christmas Eve, triggering panic in the city. Eyewitnesses said the blast occurred at about 6:10 p.m. at a mosque located in Gamboru Ward, near the Customs district and the busy Gamboru Main…
Emergency responders are battling a major fire outbreak at the Great Nigeria Insurance House, a plaza located on Martins Street in the Lagos Island area of Lagos State. The fire broke out at about 5 p.m. on Tuesday. The affected building serves mainly as a warehouse for clothing materials, alongside offices and shops. Officials confirmed…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission filed a 16-count charge against former Attorney-General Abubakar Malami and his son Abdulaziz. Authorities accuse them of money laundering, conspiracy, and illegal fund concealment worth over N8.7 billion. Additionally the charges fall under the Money Laundering (Prevention and Prohibition) Act. The Investigation Begins Investigators traced suspicious financial activities during…
The Edo State Police Command has recorded significant breakthroughs in its fight against crime, rescuing 377 kidnap victims and arresting 821 criminal suspects across the state in the outgoing year. The Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, disclosed this on Monday in Benin City during an end-of-year security review. He said the achievements followed an aggressive,…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested three masquerades for allegedly parading the streets without authorisation and attacking innocent residents during a cultural celebration in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Baba Azare, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists in Uyo. He said the arrests were made in Eket Local Government Area…
Ogun State Governor and Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has commended President Bola Tinubu for securing the release of the final batch of students abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State. The rescue of the remaining 130 students brings the total number of freed pupils to 230. Security…
