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Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command rescued a kidnapping victim and recovered the kidnappers' operational vehicle on November 17, 2024. The victim, Madabuchi Julius, was abducted at Sabbath Filling Station in Oyigbo by a gang of four armed men in a black Toyota Corolla. The Command's spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, in a statement, yesterday,…
6 Nov
Not fewer than 100 people, including women, children, and elderly men, were kidnapped by rampaging bandits in Zamfara communities near Gusau, the state capital. The community’s Chief Imam, who was previously released from captivity and was receiving treatment for a leg injury, was among the victims. This marks the second time the Chief Imam has…
5 Nov
A driver, identified as Emeka, was killed on Sunday by suspected kidnappers during an attack on a vehicle travelling from Kebbi State to Asaba, Delta State. The incident occurred between Kwana-Barau and Kundu village in Niger State, where five passengers were abducted. Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, confirmed the incident in…
4 Nov
The Niger State Police Command has disclosed that the command on 1st November 2024 received information that some passengers who were on transit in a Toyota Bus vehicle with Reg. No. LG 08 DGS from Sokoto State heading to Bayelsa State were attacked by suspected kidnappers at Gidan-Kwakwa along Tegina-Zungeru road in Rafi local council…
3 Nov
Security operatives under the Kaduna Police Command have rescued two kidnapped victims in the State, as they recovered 283 suspected rustled cows and 20 sheep. The operatives also arrested five suspects during the operation. Police Spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, in a statement, on Sunday, "on 31st October 2024, Acting on credible intelligence received, the Officer…
31 Oct
Gunmen have reportedly attacked Bena community and it's environs in the Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi State, kidnapping no fewer than 16 persons. The Secretary of the Security Committee in Wasagu, Lawali Umar, made this known, revealing that the gunmen ambushed victims working on their guinea corn farms and took them hostage. Umar…
27 Oct
The Delta Police Command says it has arrested a former legislative member of Ndokwa West Local Government of the state for an alleged attempted kidnap of a prominent woman in Abbi community. The command Spokesperson, SP Bright Edafe said, in a statement on Sunday in Asaba, that the former councillor was arrested following discreet intelligence…
21 Oct
The anti-kidnapping squad in Nasarawa State in the early hours of Monday thwarted an attempt to kidnap the family of State House Correspondent and Bureau Chief of the Nigerian Tribune, Dr. Leon Usigbe. It was gathered that the incident occurred around 12:50 am at his residence located on Kurape Road in Karshi, an area adjacent…
7 Oct
Officers of the Anambra State Police Command have foiled an attempt by a gang of criminals to abduct a foreign national. The kidnap attempt, according to a statement by the Spokesman of the command, Tochukwu Ikenga, occurred at Ogbunka community in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. Ikenga disclosed that the victim was…
11 Sep
One of the loyalists of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Benedict Akika, who was kidnapped in his Ibadan private residence, has regained freedom. A close family source confirmed his release this evening. The Guardian had earlier reported how Akika’s abduction had culminated in a wild outcry for his immediate release. Members, supporters, and followers…
9 Sep
Tragedy hit Kaduna as some bandits invaded the Primary Healthcare Centre at Kuyallo, in the eastern part of Birnin-Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, kidnapping two nurses and an unspecified number of patients in the hospital. Both the state government and police have not responded to the latest attack by terrorists. However, according to…
7 Sep
Kidnappers who reportedly abducted a Community Development Area (CDA) chairman in Ogun State, are demanding N100 million for his release. The name of the CDA chairman and his local government in Ogun State is yet to be known. The kidnap of the CDA chairman was confirmed by an X user with the name Tao Of…
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned the Director of Human Resources Management of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) Mr. Sulieman Garba Bulkwang before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik of the Federal High Court, Abuja for fraud. He is being prosecuted on a five-count charge bordering on criminal diversion of funds and money laundering to…
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The Lagos State Government has warned against the use of open spaces for illegal activities, especially for miscreants specialised in assaulting residents, theft, and causing disorderliness. This was disclosed at a stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority (LASPEMA) in Ikorodu. The meeting on Wednesday held at the Ikorodu North…
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Barely eight hours after its release, Wizkid's sixth studio album, Morayo, has claimed the number one spot on the Nigerian Apple Top Albums Chart. The Afrobeat icon, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, continues to prove his dominance in the music scene with this deeply personal project. The album, released on November 22 under Starboy…
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Leaders Barcelona have lost two matches this season in La Liga, both without teenage starlet Lamine Yamal starting, and the winger will also be missing for Saturday's match at Celta Vigo. Hansi Flick's side have struggled when the 17-year-old is not on the pitch, as the Spain international has become a crucial part of their…
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The Federal Government has said it will collaborate with the World Bank to expand Nigeria's credit support funds by 50 million dollars to reach more young people, including businesses led by going women, people with disabilities, and young rural dwellers. Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, who communicated this when he hosted the World…
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An Alabama man convicted of the murder of a hitchhiker was put to death by nitrogen gas on Thursday, officials said, the third use of the controversial execution method in the southern US state this year. The execution of Carey Grayson, 49, was conducted at the William Holman Correctional Facility in the town of Atmore,…
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) decision Thursday to issue arrest warrants for Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister "ignores" the country's right to defend itself, Argentina's leader said. Argentina "declares its deep disagreement" with the decision, which "ignores Israel's legitimate right to self-defense against the constant attacks by terrorist organizations like…
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The Police Command in Enugu State has detained two suspects from Akpugo community in Nkanu West Local Government Area for alleged conspiracy, kidnapping and murder of a 70-year-old woman. The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Daniel Ndukwe made this known in a statement on Friday in Enugu. Ndukwe said that the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad had detained…
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Singapore on Friday hanged a 55-year-old man for drug trafficking, its narcotics enforcement agency said, the city-state's third execution in a week as the United Nations called for a halt. The UN and rights groups say capital punishment has no proven deterrent effect and have called for it to be abolished, but Singaporean officials insist…
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British Council has underscored the role of festivals in empowering artists and fostering networks. It also highlighted festivals as tools for young creatives. At the inauguration of the Festival Management Residency Programme as part of the Lagos Fringe Festival 2024 in partnership with Pawstudios, British Council’s Regional Head of Cultural Engagement, Edemekong Uyoh, said festivals…