NAPTIP busts child trafficking syndicate, arrests seven in FCT
An interstate child trafficking syndicate has been dismantled by operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, in collaboration with the Department of State Services, arresting a female truck driver and six other suspects in Abuja. NAPTIP’s Chief Press Officer, Vincent Adekoye, in a statement Tuesday, revealed that the syndicate specialised […]
Kidnappers demand N20 million to free Imo catholic priest
Kidnappers of Rev Fr John Ubaechu, the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe, Imo State, are demanding N20 million as ransom for the release of the clergyman. Ubaechu was abducted in Ejemekwuru on Sunday evening while on his way to attend the annual retreat of priests of the Owerri Catholic Archdiocese, Imo. His […]
Scores Of Soldiers Killed As Islamist Fighters Attack Two Military Bases In Borno
Boko Haram militants have launched attacks on two military formations in Borno State, targeting an army base in Wajirko, Damboa Local Government Area, and another in Wulgo, Gamboru Ngala Local Government Area. During the attacks, troops were dislodged, and unconfirmed reports suggest some terrorists were killed in the clashes, reports Vanguard. In a related development, […]
Five Suspected Kidnappers Killed As Police, Kidnap Gang Battle In Delta
ive suspected kidnappers have reportedly died after a gun battle with operatives of the CP-Special Assignment Team, CP SAT, in Delta State, while three others were arrested. The suspects died while receiving treatment in a hospital. The operatives also recovered one (1) AK-47 rifle, one (1) pump-action gun, three (3) locally made guns, two magazines, […]
We’ll return hostages ‘in coffins’ – Hamas threatens Israel
Hamas on Wednesday threatened to return hostages in coffins if Israeli air strikes in Gaza continues. Hamas warned that it’s becoming difficult to keep hostages alive with Israeli’s continued airstrikes In a statement, the group said it was “doing everything possible to keep the occupation’s captives alive, but the random Zionist (Israeli) bombardment is endangering […]
Drama As Suspect Arrested With $578,000 At Lagos Airport Collapses In Court
A businessman, Okorie Sunday, who was arrested on March 19, 2025, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, with $578,000 in cash suddenly collapsed in court during his trial on Wednesday morning. Okorie was brought to the Federal High Court, Lagos for his trial which commenced at 8.30am. He was called into the dock […]
