Troops Kill Two Bandits, Rescue Four In Kaduna

Troops of Operation Thunder Strike have reported two armed bandits were neutralised at “Five-Thirty” village in Chikun local government area. This followed the attempted kidnap of four women from the village by the armed bandits. Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel

Financial crimes: We’re Focusing Searchlight On Bankers, Says Bawa

In its renewed poise to clamp down on financial crimes in the country, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it is to focusing its spotlight on the activities of bankers from June 1, 2021. Disclosing this to State House Correspondents after

BREAKING: Wakili Remanded, Charged For Murder, kidnapping

An Iyaganku Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has ordered suspected notorious Fulani warlord in Ibarapaland, Abdullahi Wakili, 70, be remanded in a correctional facility. The police charged Wakili alongside his sons Abu, 45 and Samaila, 27 as well as Aliyu

One Year In Office: Uzodimma Must Hold Looters Of Imo Commonwealth Accountable – ‘Abamaragu’

Chief Adolph Anokwute popularly known as ‘Abamaragu’ of Orlu has joined the good people of Imo State and Nigerians to felicitate Governor Hope Uzodimma on the auspicious occasion of his One Year In Office and Thanksgiving. The business mogul and political leader made

Troops Rescue 60, kill 41 B’Haram Fighters In Borno

Sixty persons, including elderly women and children abducted by Boko Haram terrorists, have been rescued by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area of Borno State, The Nation has learnt. No fewer than 41 of the insurgents were also

Tension As Suspected Herders Kidnap Five In Anambra

There is tension in Anambra following the alleged kidnap of five persons by suspected herders. The incident occurred on the weekend in Ayamelum local government area. One of the victims was President-General of Omor community, Mr Francis Onwuachu, who THE NATION gathered was

Troops kill 30 Boko Haram Insurgents, Rescue 60 Elderly Women, Children

No fewer than 30 Boko Haram insurgents have been killed by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole around Gamboru axis in Borno State in a long range patrol operation, military and CJTF have confirmed. This follows a sustained flush out operation which was conducted

BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Two Students Of OOU

Two 300 level female students of the Faculty of Agriculture, Ayetoro campus of the Olabisi Onabanjo University(OOU), Ogun State, have been abducted by gunmen suspected to be people carrying out ‘kidnapping for ransom.’ The student identified as Adeyemo Precious and Oyefule Abiola –

AGF Denies Being Part Of Plot To Sack Ondo CJ

By Eric Ikhilae, Abuja The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has faulted a claim by the Chief Judge (CJ) of Ondo State, Justice Oluwatoyin Akeredolu that he was working with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu and others to

NAFDAC Destroys N2BN Worth of Fake Vaccines, Others

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has destroyed counterfeit drugs and vaccines, as well as cosmetics and expired food items worth over N2 billion. A statement by its Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, said the destruction exercise took