By NINI NDUONOFIT-AKOH THE Akwa Ibom State Police Command has confirmed the killing of Essien James, a former ExxonMobil contract worker, following a violent confrontation in Eket Local Government Area. The incident, which reportedly occurred at a beer parlour, is currently under investigation by the police. The Commissioner of Police, Baba Azare, told journalists in […]
WHAT should have been a time for healing after loss instead became another chapter of pain for the family of Lawrence Iorwa, whose home was violently invaded by gunmen just five days after the burial of their mother. The attackers, witnesses say, specifically demanded money contributed during the funeral, exposing a disturbing trend of criminals […]
FG Pledges Stronger Security Architecture PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has pledged to further strengthen Nigeria’s security framework, insisting that the Federal Government remains committed to equipping the Armed Forces to effectively respond to both traditional and emerging threats. The President gave the assurance at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College graduation ceremony […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE NIGERIA’S drug abuse problem has reached a level that now threatens public safety and economic stability, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has said, warning that unchecked substance use could undermine national development. Delta State NDLEA Commander Halilu Hamidu revealed that data from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime shows […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE THE Delta State Police Command has paraded two suspects in connection with the murder of retired Chief Judge of Delta State, Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, with the principal suspect admitting that the killing occurred during a robbery operation gone wrong. The prime suspect, Godwin Mngumi, said he recruited two others to steal phones […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE GUNMEN suspected to be operating under the guise of commercial transport have abducted a two-month-old baby along the NNPC Link Road in Ekpan, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred at about 4 p.m. on Monday and has sparked concern among residents over growing insecurity. The baby, identified as […]
By FIDELUS ZWANSON THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced the recovery of ₦37.44 billion and $2.353 million in 2025 through asset seizures and forfeitures. The disclosure was made by the Commission’s Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, during the ICPC End-of-Year Engagement and Annual Merit Awards held in Abuja. […]
By SANI BATURE GUNMEN suspected to be terrorists on Sunday abducted more than 15 worshippers after attacking the First Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) in Ayetoro Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The attackers reportedly stormed the church during a worship service, firing shots to create panic and confusion. Sources in the community […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS A Viral Video and Serious Allegations WANTED bandit leader Bello Turji has reignited controversy in Nigeria’s security discourse after accusing two former northern governors of laying the groundwork for insecurity in Zamfara and Sokoto states. In a widely circulated video, Turji alleged that past administrations armed vigilante groups, actions […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS AGONY and hope collided for parents of abducted pupils of St Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, in Niger State, following the release of 100 victims, while 165 others remain in captivity. Although the handover of the freed pupils and a teacher brought relief to many families, those whose children were not released continue […]