Imo Police Smash Notorious Kidnap Syndicate in Obinze, Rescue Victim Unharmed

The Imo State Police Command has dismantled a notorious kidnapping syndicate responsible for terrorizing residents of Obinze, Avu, and surrounding areas. This breakthrough comes after the abduction of a 26-year-old woman from her residence in Obinze, Owerri West Local Government Area, on August

Bloody Clash in Abuja: Police and Shi’ites Trade Blame as Arba’een Procession Turns Violent

Tensions escalated in Abuja on Sunday as a symbolic Arba’een procession by the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, erupted into violence, leaving multiple casualties. The peaceful trek, held in Wuse to mark the end of the 40-day mourning period

Imo Police Command Parades Suspects, Highlights Success in Kidnapping and Armed Robbery Crackdowns

The Imo State Police Command, under the leadership of CP Aboki Danjuma, showcased significant strides in combating crime with the arrest of six suspects involved in kidnapping and armed robbery. The suspects were paraded today, August 22, 2024, at the Command Headquarters in

FG Mandates 18-Year Age Limit for WAEC and NECO Exams Starting 2024

The Federal Government has declared that starting next year, only candidates aged 18 and above will be permitted to sit for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) exams. This directive, aimed at enforcing an existing

PDP Stakeholders Slam Dino Melaye for ‘Baseless’ Attacks on Party Leadership Amid Kogi Crisis

Tensions within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have escalated as stakeholders, under the aegis of PDP Frontliners, condemned Dino Melaye, the party’s former governorship candidate in Kogi State, for his recent criticism of the party’s leadership. Melaye’s comments, accusing the party under Amb.

Lagos Man Accused of Starving and Scalding 11-Year-Old Stepson in Horrific Assault

A 45-year-old man, Aramide Tito, faced a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court on Monday for allegedly subjecting his 11-year-old stepson to severe abuse, including starvation and scalding with hot water. The incident occurred on August 17 at approximately 11:00 p.m. in the Oke Ogbe

No Ransom Paid for Release of 20 Kidnapped Medical Students, Says Nigeria Police

The Nigeria Police have confirmed that no ransom was paid for the release of the 20 medical students who were kidnapped in Benue State on August 15, 2024. The students, from the University of Jos and the University of Maiduguri, were rescued through

20 Kidnapped Medical Students Rescued in Benue Following Coordinated Security Operation

Twenty medical students kidnapped in Benue State have been rescued in a successful operation coordinated by the National Security Adviser’s office. The rescue mission, which involved the police, DSS, military personnel, and support from the Benue State government, marks a significant victory against

Supreme Court Upholds Usman Ododo’s Election as Kogi Governor, Dismisses Ajaka’s Appeal

The Supreme Court on Friday confirmed the election of Usman Ododo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the duly elected governor of Kogi State. In a unanimous decision, the five-member panel dismissed the appeal filed by Murtala Ajaka of the Social Democratic

SDP Governorship Candidate Murtala Ajaka Attacked by Hoodlums After Supreme Court Affirms Ododo’s Election

Murtala Ajaka, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate in Kogi State, was attacked by suspected hoodlums loyal to the All Progressives Congress (APC) shortly after the Supreme Court upheld the election of Usman Ododo as the state’s governor. The attack occurred on