Quick Read: Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have initiated a manhunt for a suspected herder following a machete attack on a farmer and his son in Riyom Local Government Area. The victims were assaulted on their farm and are currently responding to medical treatment.
Quick Read: Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) have initiated a manhunt for a suspected herder following a machete attack on a farmer and his son in Riyom Local Government Area. The victims were assaulted on their farm and are currently responding to medical treatment.
Quick Read: A fallen 33kV transmission line triggered a destructive fire in Oloje Phase 2, Ilorin, resulting in significant property damage to residential homes and local businesses. The Kwara State Fire Service responded to the scene early Tuesday morning to contain the blaze and rescue affected occupants.
Quick Read: Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke successfully repelled an armed group in Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, following intelligence reports. The operation resulted in the recovery of weapons and other items, with no casualties reported among the military personnel.
Quick Read: The Kano State Fire Service successfully recovered the body of 42-year-old Sani Kwaru after he fell into an open water reservoir in the Dan Agundi area. The operation was launched following an emergency alert raised by a local resident.
Quick Read: Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma conducted successful counter-terrorism operations in Katsina, Kaduna, and Zamfara states. The military reported the neutralization of eight suspected terrorists and the rescue of three kidnapped victims.
Quick Read: Police in Cross River State have arrested two brothers, Omini and Emmanuel Ibiang, for the alleged murder of their 46-year-old step-brother. The victim was subjected to a fatal machete attack following a dispute over a stolen bag.
Quick Read: The Cross River State Police have arrested 35-year-old Okputu Bright following allegations that he lured and sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl in Yala Local Government Area. The suspect is currently in detention while the case undergoes further investigation by the State Criminal Investigation Department.
Quick Read: A demolition worker was found dead after becoming trapped during a building demolition project. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has officially brought the rescue operation to a close.
Quick Read: Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Geoffrey Nnaji, is currently standing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja over allegations of certificate forgery and money laundering. A prosecution witness from the ICPC testified that both UNN and the NYSC have disowned the certificates presented by the defendant to support his ministerial appointment.
Quick Read: The EFCC is prosecuting former AMCON MD Ahmed Kuru and four others over the alleged fraudulent receivership of Arik Air. The prosecution witness claims the airline was not indebted to Union Bank and that the receivership was initiated under false pretenses.
Quick Read: Military troops under Operation Whirl Stroke successfully rescued two kidnap victims after engaging armed suspects in a gunfight along the Naka–Ahume Road in Benue State. The suspects fled the scene after the confrontation, leaving their captives behind.
Quick Read: A brutal four-hour attack on the Binnari market in Taraba State has left 58 people dead, sparking widespread concern over the effectiveness of regional security measures. Despite the area being under a special security designation, gunmen were able to loot and destroy property before retreating toward neighboring state borders.
Quick Read: The Enugu State Police Command has detained a 28-year-old man for the armed robbery of a POS operator in Obollo-Afor. The suspect was apprehended by police and local neighbourhood watch members following a report of the theft of N200,000.
Quick Read: The EFCC has apprehended 15 suspects, including 14 Chinese nationals and one Nigerian, for operating four illegal lithium processing facilities in Ogere, Ogun State. The operation followed intelligence gathering and resulted in the seizure of lithium rocks and various electronic equipment.
Quick Read: The death toll from a terror attack on Binnari village in Taraba State has reached 40, significantly higher than the initial police report of 10. Amnesty International has condemned the incident, highlighting the destruction of property and the ongoing vulnerability of rural communities to armed groups.
Quick Read: The article argues that Africa's primary challenge is not a lack of development plans, but a deficit of conviction and institutional discipline to execute them. It calls for a shift toward 'African agency,' where the continent proactively manages external partnerships to ensure they build sustainable domestic capacity rather than fostering dependency.
Quick Read: The article critiques Nigeria's cultural habit of destroying historical landmarks and avoiding uncomfortable historical truths. It argues that preserving the past, including colonial architecture and oral histories, is essential for national progress and understanding current challenges.
By DAGGA TOLAR While joining in mourning the death of 37 of us, who tragically suffocated to death in the cells of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, the government has come up with a swift response that has resulted in the arrest of NSCDC officers and the establishment […] The post Arrest the bigwigs who profit from the illegal mines appeared first on Vanguard News.
