There has been a recent outcry in Abuja following an incident involving officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and students of a secondary school in the city. This event, characterized by high-handedness and brutality, led to the shooting of two students at Senior Secondary School, Life Camp. Incident Details: Circumstances of ...
The Lagos State Taskforce has issued a stern warning to residents against the unauthorized closure of streets and roads for social events. Shola Jejeloye, the Chairman of the agency, condemned this practice as selfish and inconsiderate, highlighting its disruptive impact on the community. This warning follows a recent incident where the Taskforce had to intervene ...
Nigeria is currently facing a burgeoning crisis with the proliferation of online betting, which is causing significant harm to individuals, families, and the broader society. Online betting platforms like 1xBet, Sportybet, Bet9ja, among others, are attracting a considerable number of Nigerians with the allure of easy wealth. However, this trend is increasingly being recognized as ...
Federal Capital Territory Administration Highlights Kidnapping Concerns In a recent end-of-year media briefing, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has identified Bwari, Kuje, and Abaji as the area councils most affected by kidnapping incidents in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Ebele Molokwu, Director of Administration and Finance, FCTA Security Services Department, emphasized the prevalence of kidnapping in ...
ZAMFARA STATE, Nigeria: In a distressing development, over 100 residents of Mutunji town in Zamfara State have fallen victim to a large-scale abduction by armed terrorists linked to Damina, a known terrorist figure in the region. The kidnapping, occurring after the Isha’i prayer on Friday night, has instilled fear and chaos in the community. The ...
JOS, Plateau State, Nigeria: In a significant breakthrough, Nigerian troops have apprehended Lukman Aminu, the prime suspect in the murder of a newly married teacher couple in Plateau State. The arrest is a critical development in the ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities in the region. The Incident and Arrest On August 14, 2023, gunmen ...
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria: In a commendable military operation, the troops of Sector 3, Multi-National Joint Task Force (MNJTF), have successfully neutralized four Boko Haram terrorists in the northern part of Borno State. This operation, carried out in Malam Fatori, represents a significant stride in the ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region. Details of the ...
The Enugu International Building Materials Market, also known as New Kenyatta, in Ugwuaji, Enugu South Local Government Area, is currently facing a tense situation. Soldiers, reportedly brought in by developers to guard the market, are accused of brutalizing and humiliating traders. Stakeholders and traders have appealed to the General Officer Commanding 82 Division of the ...
The Nigerian Senate is taking action against the significant threat of cybercrime, which causes an estimated annual loss of $500 million to the country. This move is in response to concerns that cybercrime could undermine the progress made in Nigeria’s digital economy. The Senate is currently reviewing and amending the Cybercrime (Prohibition and Prevention) Act ...
Kingsley Unije has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on multiple charges including forgery, money laundering, and obtaining money by false pretenses amounting to N340 million. The EFCC disclosed this information through a statement on their social media account. Unije’s alleged offenses, which occurred between May and June 2022, involved the ...
