Police Arrest Abuja Kidnappers, Parade 16 Suspects

Amongst the suspects paraded on Saturday were three Bwari-based kidnappers- Idris Ishaku, m, 27 years; Bala Umar, m, 27 years; and Dahiru Salisu, m, 27 years, who have been responsible for series of armed robbery cases and kidnappings in the Bwari Local Government Area and other parts of Abuja. In a statement, Force Spokesman, MuyiwaContinue reading "Police Arrest Abuja Kidnappers, Parade 16 Suspects"

Nigerian Monitoring Agency, NAFDAC Probes ‘Poisonous Plantain Chips’ In Lagos, Cautions Consumers

In a statement on Saturday by NAFDAC’s Resident Media Consultant, Sayo Akintola, the agency said it was taking a science-based approach to verifying the claim before taking any action. The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has said it is investigating a viral social media post alleging a woman fried plantainContinue reading "Nigerian Monitoring Agency, NAFDAC Probes ‘Poisonous Plantain Chips’ In Lagos, Cautions Consumers"

Woman Beheaded In Adamawa Hotel, Identifies as a Former Wife of one Auwal Garba

A man known as Auwal Garba has identified the woman beheaded in a hotel in Adamawa State as his former wife.Garba confirmed to the police on Friday that the deceased known as Bilkisu Alhaji Idi, murdered at Happy Day Guest Inn on January 18, 2024, was his ex-wife. On January 19, 2024, it was reportedContinue reading "Woman Beheaded In Adamawa Hotel, Identifies as a Former Wife of one Auwal Garba"

Terrorists Kill Nigerian Government School Principal In Kaduna For Resisting Abduction, Kidnap Two Women

Terrorists locally dubbed as bandits have reportedly killed the school principal of Government Secondary School (GSS) Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Mallam Idris Abu Sufyan, in an attempt to kidnap him. The terrorists also kidnapped two women after killing the school principal in an attack that was said to have occurredContinue reading "Terrorists Kill Nigerian Government School Principal In Kaduna For Resisting Abduction, Kidnap Two Women"

The beheaded Body of a woman was found In a Hotel Room in Adamawa, the suspect fled with Her Head

Pioneer learnt that a man on Thursday, January 18 checked into the hotel with the lady at about 7 pm. Her headless body was later found by the hotel workers while the man reportedly fled with the head. It was a scene of horror on Friday morning when staff members of a hotel woke toContinue reading "The beheaded Body of a woman was found In a Hotel Room in Adamawa, the suspect fled with Her Head"

Israeli Leader Netanyahu Vows To Resist Creation Of Palestinian State, Says He Has Shared View With U.S.

Netanyahu who stated this during a combative press conference Thursday evening, however, vowed to resist the United States on the matter, Times of Israel reports. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the prospect of Palestinian statehood after the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Netanyahu who stated this during a combative press conference Thursday evening,Continue reading "Israeli Leader Netanyahu Vows To Resist Creation Of Palestinian State, Says He Has Shared View With U.S."

Another Attack By Bandits In Troubled Plateau Community Repelled

They were reportedly repelled by a resistant militant group set up by the community, as tweeted by Citizens Observer. However, the police said its personnel repelled the attack. Bandits on the offensive were on Wednesday repelled in a community in Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria. The terrorists, riding on motorcycles, went for another attack on ButuraContinue reading "Another Attack By Bandits In Troubled Plateau Community Repelled"

IGP Launches FCT Special Squad To Curb Abductions

At the launch of the special squad in Abuja, the police boss said the team comprised specially trained mobile police officers who are expected to provide rapid response to the security breaches in the FCT. While noting that the squad will engage in massive community policing, Egbetokun assured Nigerians that the newly launched Special InterventionContinue reading "IGP Launches FCT Special Squad To Curb Abductions"

Two Dead, 77 Injured In Ibadan Explosion – Makinde

Visiting the scene of the explosion on Tuesday, Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the casualty figures to journalists. “In total, we have 77 injured victims so far, most of whom were treated and discharged and two fatalities. May their souls rest in peace and may God give their loved ones the fortitude to bearContinue reading "Two Dead, 77 Injured In Ibadan Explosion – Makinde"

Buhari Can No Longer Escape From Katsina To Niger Republic Because Of Border Closure – Tinubu

Tinubu said this on Tuesday in Abuja while speaking at the public presentation of books on the administration of Buhari. President Bola Tinubu has said that former President Muhammadu Buhari can no longer relocate to the Niger Republic as he wanted to because of the border closure with the neighbouring country.Tinubu said this on TuesdayContinue reading "Buhari Can No Longer Escape From Katsina To Niger Republic Because Of Border Closure – Tinubu"