A woman and her son have been kidnapped by gunmen at Dogarawa New Layout in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna state. Chairman of the security committee constituted by residents of the area, Gafai Katsina, said the bandits stormed the area in the early hours of Monday. He said, the community vigilante could not…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles on Thursday evening, revived their fourth Africa Cup of Nations title on after defeating hosts country Côte d’Ivoire 1-0 to join Equatorial Guinea at the top of Group A. A lone 55th minute penalty converted by on-field captain, William Troost-Ekong, gave Nigeria victory against the Elephants who won their opening game against…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Tuesday arraigned Nasir El-Rufai, before a Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna over alleged corruption-related offences. The presiding judge, Rilwanu Aikawa, adjourned the matter to March 31 for the hearing of pending applications, including the defendant’s bail application. El-Rufai and Joel Adoga who we…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Adeola Ajayi as the new Director-General of the Department of State Service (DSS). The appointments were announced in a statement on Monday in Abuja by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri…
Some victims of bandits’ attacks in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi state have cried out over persistent invasions and abduction in their communities by bandits. They also condemned the alleged silence by government and security agencies over the attacks which has led to destruction of lives and property. One of the community leaders who…
“A horrific incident occurred in Oron, Akwa Ibom State, earlier today, where a 42-year-old man, Victor Okoh, allegedly murdered his 38-year-old wife, Victoria Okoh, with a machete over accusations of infidelity,” an online newspaper reported last week. The brutal killing of Victoria Okoh adds to the growing and tragic list of women who have met…
