In a chilling reminder of the growing insecurity in Nigeria’s northeast, Boko Haram militants have abducted a Nigerian Catholic priest, Rev. Alphonsus Afina, alongside several other travellers in a brazen daylight ambush near Gwoza, Borno State.Rev. Afina, who had only recently returned to Nigeria after years of service in the United States, was en routeContinue reading "TERROR ON THE ROAD: Catholic Priest Rev. Alphonsus Afina Abducted by Boko Haram in Borno State"
Black Axe Cultist Nabbed in Enugu After Mob Attack: Police Recover Pistol, Launch Manhunt for Accomplices
In a dramatic operation that underscores the growing synergy between law enforcement and community vigilance, the Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old suspected cultist, Anyanwu Izuchukwu Gabriel, believed to be a member of the notorious Black Axe Confraternity.The arrest took place on Saturday, June 8, 2025, following a swift intervention by a combinedContinue reading "Black Axe Cultist Nabbed in Enugu After Mob Attack: Police Recover Pistol, Launch Manhunt for Accomplices"
Mahdi Shehu Drops Cryptic Prophecy on June 12: “Whom the Gods Would Destroy, They First Make Mad”
Outspoken Nigerian public commentator and popular X (formerly Twitter) user, Mahdi Shehu, has stirred fresh controversy and intrigue with a cryptic message shared on his official handle.In a tweet that has since gone viral, Shehu invoked a classical aphorism laden with foreboding:> “Whom the gods would destroy, they first make mad.” He followed the statementContinue reading "Mahdi Shehu Drops Cryptic Prophecy on June 12: “Whom the Gods Would Destroy, They First Make Mad”"
🚨 Buratai Was Never Attacked: Zagazola Makama Debunks Fake News With Hard Facts 🚨
In a swift and authoritative rebuttal, renowned counterinsurgency expert and frontline security analyst, Zagazola Makama, has dismantled recent sensationalist reports alleging that former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (rtd) narrowly escaped death in an ambush by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State.Taking to his official X handle, Makama set the record straightContinue reading "🚨 Buratai Was Never Attacked: Zagazola Makama Debunks Fake News With Hard Facts 🚨"
Gombe in Shock as 45-Year-Old Man Slain in Cold Blood — Police Launch Intense Manhunt for Killers
The quiet community of Hammadu Kafi in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State was jolted by horror on Sunday morning following the gruesome killing of a 45-year-old man, Ahmed Aliyu, in a vicious knife attack that has left residents reeling with fear and outrage.The Gombe State Police Command, through its spokesperson, ASP Buhari Abdullahi,Continue reading "Gombe in Shock as 45-Year-Old Man Slain in Cold Blood — Police Launch Intense Manhunt for Killers"
Tragedy in Kogi: Kidnappers Kill Retired Army Major After Collecting ₦10 Million Ransom
In a chilling turn of events that underscores the deepening insecurity in Nigeria, a retired Nigerian Army Major and revered Christian cleric, Pastor Joe Ajayi, has been gruesomely murdered by kidnappers after a ₦10 million ransom was paid for his release.The 76-year-old retired officer, who also served as the former Chairman of the Christian AssociationContinue reading "Tragedy in Kogi: Kidnappers Kill Retired Army Major After Collecting ₦10 Million Ransom"
“Tinubu’s Top Aide Aliyu Audu Resigns in Protest, Slams ‘Unholy Alliance’ with Wike, Warns Against One-Party State”
In a dramatic political twist that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s corridors of power, Aliyu Audu, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Affairs to President Bola Tinubu, has tendered his resignation, citing a sharp deviation from democratic ideals and raising alarms over what he called an “unholy alliance” between the President and the Minister ofContinue reading "“Tinubu’s Top Aide Aliyu Audu Resigns in Protest, Slams ‘Unholy Alliance’ with Wike, Warns Against One-Party State”"
🚨 Narrow Escape: Ex-Army Chief Tukur Buratai Survives Deadly Ambush in Borno
In a chilling reminder of the persistent insecurity plaguing Nigeria’s northeastern region, former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Yusuf Buratai (retd), narrowly escaped death on Friday after his convoy came under a hail of gunfire in Borno State.The incident was revealed in a post on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of NigerianContinue reading "🚨 Narrow Escape: Ex-Army Chief Tukur Buratai Survives Deadly Ambush in Borno"
Tragedy at Mmiri Ani: 23-Year-Old Man Drowns During “Spiritual Cleansing” in Enugu
A tragic and chilling incident has rocked the Obiagu community in Enugu State, where a 23-year-old man, Chiemelie Nnaji, lost his life during a so-called spiritual cleansing at the Mmiri Ani River. What was meant to be a healing ritual ended in horror as the young man, who had a known history of epilepsy, drownedContinue reading "Tragedy at Mmiri Ani: 23-Year-Old Man Drowns During “Spiritual Cleansing” in Enugu"
Justice or Vendetta? Walin Ganye, His Son, and the Political Storm Over Umar Calculate’s Arrest”
In the simmering political landscape of Adamawa State, the recent arrest and detention of popular political critic, Umar Calculate, has ignited a firestorm of speculation, accusations, and calls for accountability. But amidst the swirl of controversy, a clear voice has emerged to set the record straight — that of Mohammed Sadiq Mohammed, the Adamawa StateContinue reading "Justice or Vendetta? Walin Ganye, His Son, and the Political Storm Over Umar Calculate’s Arrest”"
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