Government Moves Against Infrastructure Sabotage THE Cross River State Government has ordered an immediate suspension of all scrap-related activities across the state following a surge in vandalism and related crimes. The announcement was made in Calabar by the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Ededem Ani, who said the decision was prompted by growing concerns […]
Rising Desperation, Growing Risks FOREIGN policy and security experts have raised alarm over reports that Nigerians and other Africans are ending up in military camps linked to the Russia–Ukraine war, warning that economic hardship and job scams are pushing vulnerable youths into dangerous situations. Professor Femi Otubanjo, an international relations scholar, said the trend reflects […]
FG Files Criminal Charges Against El-Rufai Over Alleged NSA Phone Interception Cybercrime Charges Filed at Federal High Court THE Federal Government has filed criminal charges against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, accusing him of unlawfully intercepting the telephone communications of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The charges, marked FHC/ABJ/CR/99/2026, were lodged before the […]
Government Moves Against Alleged Criminal Hub THE Delta State Government has shut down Bolero Hotel and Nightclub in Agbor following allegations that the establishment was being used for underage prostitution and illicit drug activities. The closure was executed in compliance with an order from the Delta State High Court in Ika South Local Government Area, […]
By HAUWA MAGANA Suspected terrorists have killed two passengers and abducted at least 14 others during a night-time attack along a highway in Okpokwu Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on Monday along the Utonkon–Ojapo/Okpoga road. The victims were reportedly travelling from communities in the Igede axis of Oju […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS Health Worker Killed in Night Attack on Zurmi Community SUSPECTED bandits have killed a health worker and abducted at least eight residents during a late-night attack on Moriki community in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, deepening fears over the persistent insecurity in the North-West. The victim, Malam […]
Gunmen Strike Church Vigil in Ado LGA SUSPECTED terrorists have abducted at least nine worshippers during a night vigil at St John’s Catholic Church in Ojije community, Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area, Benue State, heightening fears over the worsening security situation in the state. The attack occurred at about 2 a.m. on Sunday, […]
Deadly Attack in Delta Communities RESIDENTS of Okpara Waterside and Kokori communities in Ethiope East Local Government Area, Delta State, were thrown into panic on Wednesday following a violent attack by suspected herders. A middle-aged woman, Mrs. Helen, was reportedly hacked to death with a machete, while a man, Mr. Edafe Fresh, sustained serious injuries […]
Gunmen Strike Anwase Market SUSPECTED terrorists have launched another deadly attack on Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, killing at least 13 people in a renewed assault that has left residents shaken and fearful. The latest attack occurred on Friday at Anwase Market in Mbaikyor ward, barely days after a similar deadly raid on […]
Joint Operation Exposes Cybercrime Syndicate A coordinated operation by Nigerian and British law enforcement agencies has led to the arrest of seven suspected cybercriminals and the dismantling of an international online investment scam centre in Agbor, Delta State. The Nigeria Police Force said the operation was executed by the Police National Cybercrime Center (NPF-NCC) in […]