In yet another gruesome assault, suspected armed herdsmen have stormed Ayin community in Benue State, unleashing terror on villagers and leaving an unconfirmed number of casualties. The latest attack, which occurred late Thursday night, comes just days after 16 farmers were ambushed and slaughtered in the state.According to reports from SaharaReporters, the assailants infiltrated theContinue reading "Terror Returns to Benue: Armed Herdsmen Strike Again, Massacre Villagers in Fresh Attack"
Kidnappers Execute Nigerian Soldier Over Delayed ₦20 Million Ransom Payment
In a chilling display of brutality, kidnappers have murdered a Nigerian Army senior non-commissioned officer, Master Warrant Officer (MWO) Abdulfatai Odutola, after a delay in the payment of a ₦20 million ransom. The tragic incident occurred along the Abuja-Jos highway on February 15, 2025, as Odutola was traveling to Yola, Adamawa State. Odutola, who wasContinue reading "Kidnappers Execute Nigerian Soldier Over Delayed ₦20 Million Ransom Payment"
Adamawa Police Clamp Down on Kidnappers: Two Suspects Arrested, Deadly Weapons Recovered
…CP Reaffirms Commitment to Security, Urges Public Vigilance The Adamawa State Police Command has achieved another significant breakthrough in its relentless fight against kidnapping and violent crimes. In a well-coordinated operation on February 21, 2025, operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in collaboration with local hunters, stormed notorious criminal hideouts in Ngurore Forest and Gborom Mountain,Continue reading "Adamawa Police Clamp Down on Kidnappers: Two Suspects Arrested, Deadly Weapons Recovered"
“No Expiry Date for Justice: Sowore Insists Babangida Must Face Punishment for June 12 Annulment, Other Crimes”
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has issued a scathing rebuke against the continued recognition and celebration of former military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB). Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, described Babangida as a "villain" responsible for Nigeria’s democratic setbacks and insisted thatContinue reading "“No Expiry Date for Justice: Sowore Insists Babangida Must Face Punishment for June 12 Annulment, Other Crimes”"
Unveiling the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election Results: Insights from IBB’s Memoir
The annulled June 12, 1993, presidential election remains one of Nigeria’s most controversial and hotly debated political events. Newly revealed figures, as detailed in former military president General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida’s (IBB) book, provide a rare glimpse into the electoral landscape of that historic vote. The election, widely regarded as the most transparent in Nigeria’sContinue reading "Unveiling the June 12, 1993 Presidential Election Results: Insights from IBB’s Memoir"
Borno Police Foil Midnight Kidnapping as Victim Fights Back, Three Suspects Arrested
In a dramatic turn of events, the Borno State Police Command has successfully thwarted a kidnapping attempt in Sabon Gari Lassa, Askira Uba Local Government Area, after the intended victim fought back, forcing the assailants to flee.According to intelligence sources, three suspects—Salisu Hussain, Buhari Hussaini, and Umar Bello, all residents of Gajali Village in AskiraContinue reading "Borno Police Foil Midnight Kidnapping as Victim Fights Back, Three Suspects Arrested"
ICPC Declares Ex-Naval Chief, Brigadier-General Wanted Over N3 Billion Fraud
In a significant crackdown on corruption, the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared a former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Jibrin Usman (retd.), and Brigadier-General Ishaya Bauka wanted for their alleged involvement in a staggering N3 billion fraud.The announcement was made via the official X (formerly Twitter) handle ofContinue reading "ICPC Declares Ex-Naval Chief, Brigadier-General Wanted Over N3 Billion Fraud"
EFCC Arraigns Lawyer for Allegedly Defrauding Victims of N1.3 Billion in Uyo
In a dramatic turn of events, the Uyo Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned a legal practitioner, Barrister Alexander Uchenna Ozougwu, before the Federal High Court in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, over allegations of defrauding multiple victims of a staggering N1.323 billion through a fraudulent foreign exchange investment scheme.TheContinue reading "EFCC Arraigns Lawyer for Allegedly Defrauding Victims of N1.3 Billion in Uyo"
Kano Court Sentences Three to Death by Hanging for Brutal Murder of Villager
In a landmark ruling, the Kano State High Court has sentenced three individuals to death by hanging for their role in the gruesome murder of Hamisu Hassan, a resident of Yar Zabaina village in Gabasawa Local Government Area.The verdict, which was announced on the court’s premises, followed a rigorous legal battle where prosecutors presented compellingContinue reading "Kano Court Sentences Three to Death by Hanging for Brutal Murder of Villager"
Nigerian Drug Syndicate Leader Arrested in South Korea for Romance Scam-Fueled Drug Trafficking
In a major crackdown on international drug trafficking, the Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) has arrested a key figure in a Nigerian drug syndicate accused of deceiving Koreans into smuggling narcotics through elaborate romance scams and other fraudulent schemes.Announcing the development on its official X handle, Nigerian Stories reported that the arrested suspect, identified asContinue reading "Nigerian Drug Syndicate Leader Arrested in South Korea for Romance Scam-Fueled Drug Trafficking"
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