Suspected militants abduct students in Nigeria’s Borno state – Residents say
Suspected militants abducted an unspecified number of students from a primary and junior secondary school in Nigeria’s insurgency-ravaged northeastern state of Borno on Friday, residents said. Gunmen stormed Mussa Primary…
Police detains wanted armed robbery suspect in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command says it has a wanted armed robbery suspect in its custody, following a successful operation by its personnel. The command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed…
Nine ships laden with various commodities arrive Lagos ports — NPA
No fewer than nine ships have arrived Lekki, Tincan and Apapa ports in Lagos, waiting to discharge petrol, bulk fertilizer, gasoline, aviation fuel and diesel. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA)…
Supreme Court sets aside conviction, sentence of ex-GOC 8 Division Gen. Otiki
The Supreme Court on Friday affirmed the decision of the Court of Appeal in favour of Gen. Hakeem Otiki, former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army,…
Human trafficking: Police nabs 13 suspects, rescues 30 victims
The Nigeria Police Force says it has dismantled a transnational human trafficking syndicate, and arrested 13 suspects. The police also said that 30 victims being exploited through organised trafficking operations…
NDLEA seizes 130.98kg of illicit drugs, arrests 170 suspects in Ebonyi
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Ebonyi has arrested 170 suspected drug traffickers and seized a total of 130.98kg of illicit drugs in the state. The NDLEA Commander…
Over 100 Students, Teachers Hospitalised in Ijebu-Ode After Suspected Chemical Exposure
…Ogun govt. investigates No fewer than 100 students and teachers were hospitalised on Friday following an exposure to a suspected chemical odour in some schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. The…
OYOSUBEB confirms abduction of pupils, killing of teacher in Oyo community
The Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (OYOSUBEB) has confirmed the kidnapping of some pupils and the killing of a teacher during an attack on schools in Ahoro-Esinle Community in…
2027: Court Slams N1m Fine on Plaintiff For Lack of Diligence in Suit Against Ex-President Jonathan
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday rebuked Johnmary Jideobi, and his lawyer, Ndubuisi Ukpai, over lack of diligence to pursue the suit filed to stop former President Goodluck…
Dangote files new lawsuit against Nigeria over fuel import licences
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has filed a new lawsuit against Nigeria’s attorney general in a bid to overturn fuel import licences issued to marketers and the NNPC state oil firm, court…