Police neutralise 2 wanted terrorists, rescue kidnapped victim in Katsina
By Zubairu Idris The police said its operatives neutralised two people on the wanted list of the police in Katsina State. This is contained in […]
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Police rescue 5 kidnap victims in Kebbi
The Commissioner of Police in Kebbi, Ahmed Magaji-Kontagora, has confirmed the rescue of five persons who were abducted in two separate incidents in the state. […]
Kidnapped Professor recounts nights of close shave with death in kidnappers’ den
Prof. Adigun Agbaje, who regained his freedom from the clutches of death in his abductors’ captivity on Sunday night, has recounted his 72 hours ordeals in the hands of suspected kidnappers in military uniforms.
Remaining kidnapped railway passengers must be rescued alive – Buhari insists
President Muhammadu Buhari has again directed that the remaining kidnapped railway passengers must be brought home alive The president gave the directive in a statement […]
NUJ urges IGP, others to ensure release of kidnapped journalist in Abia
The President of the Nigeria Union of Journalist (NUJ), Mr Chris Iziguzo, has appealed to security agencies in the country to ensure the safe release […]
Family of Oluwabamise, kidnapped in BRT bus in Lagos and murdered confident of justice
By Deborah Akpede The family of Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwola, kidnapped on Feb. 26 in a Lagos Bus Rapid Transit bus and later found dead has […]
Police rescue kidnapped medical doctor in A’Ibom community
By Sunday Bassey The Akwa Ibom police command says it has rescued a medical doctor, Dr Felix Expo, who was kidnapped on Tuesday by yet-to-be […]
Diri rules out payment of ransom for kidnapped commissioner’s release
Gov. Douye Diri of Bayelsa has ruled out the payment of ransom to secure the release of the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Mr Federal […]
NMA calls for release of kidnapped member in Kwara
The Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Kwara branch, has called for the release of its member, Dr Zubair Erubu, who was abducted on Thursday night in […]
Police rescue kidnapped medical doctor in C/River, arrest 3 suspects
The Police in Cross River has confirmed the rescue of Dr Edmund Akpaikpe who was kidnapped on Sunday in Bakassi Local Government Area of the […]
Kidnapped Redeemed Church Pastor, teacher regain freedom
A pastor with the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Calabar, Sunday Adediran, who was kidnapped on Nov. 13 at Ikot Eneobong area in Calabar […]
Interfaith centre tasks media on conflict reporting
The Interfaith Mediation Centre in Kaduna has tasked the media on reporting conflict without aggravating the situation. It added that the call was not to […]
What Happens in Anambra On Saturday? It Depends
By Azu Ishiekwene Just hours before voters in Anambra State decide the next governor, a party not on the ballot is getting serious attention. The […]
NGE calls on media to stop giving publicity to insurgents
Mr Mustapha Isah, President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE), has called on media houses in the country to reduce the rate at which […]
Gunmen abduct 13 passngers in Niger
The Police Command in Niger on Wednesday confirmed the abduction of thirteen passengers by gunmen at Konar Barau village of Rafi Local Government Area of […]
Senate calls on Ministry of Finance to release funds for road maintenance
The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Finance to as a matter of urgency, release adequate funds to the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) […]
25m Nigerians risk job losses over poultry industry crisis —PAN
The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN) has said that the current feed challenges facing the multi-billion naira poultry industry may take almost 20 to 25 […]
Troops eliminate 391 bandits, arrest scores in N/W, NC
The Defence Headquarters says troops eliminated no fewer than 391 bandits and arrested about 60 including bandits’ informants and collaborators in various operations across North […]
Kwara Police arrest 2 ritualists with human head
The Police Command in Kwara has arrested two suspected ritualists, Femi Adeniji and Shittu Abdulmalik, with fresh human head in Amuyo Area, Offa. This is […]
The Wild Wild (North)West, Nigeria’s Waziristan
By Osmund Agbo The volatile region of Waziristan, an area often referred to by the western press as Pakistan’s lawless territory represents one of the […]
Normal traffic resumes on Bauchi-Jos highway -Police
The Police in Bauchi said that normalcy has been restored to the Bayara area of the metropolis after some protesters barricaded the Bauchi-Jos highway to […]
Police rescue kidnapped Niger traditional ruler
The Niger State Police Command says it has rescued the kidnapped traditional ruler of Wawa in Borgu Local Government of Niger. Dr Mahmud Aliyu, the […]
Police rescue 8 passengers kidnapped by sea pirates in Rivers
The Police Command in Rivers said it has rescued eight passengers kidnapped recently by sea pirates in Rivers. The command’s Spokesman, SP Nnamdi Omoni, confirmed […]
Gunmen attack Lagos bound 18-seater bus in Ondo, kidnap passengers
A Lagos bound 18 passengers bus has been attacked by suspected gunmen and kidnapped unspecified numbers of travellers between Idoani – Ifira Axis in Ondo […]
Court remands 4 herdsmen for alleged abduction
An Iyaganku Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Tuesday ordered that four herdsmen be remanded in a correctional centre for alleged kidnapping.The police charged Ibrahim […]