BREAKING: DSS arrests medical doctor accused of providing drugs to Kwara kidnap gangs
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor suspected of transporting medical supplies from Sokoto to kidnapping gangs operating across parts of Kwara State. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter insurgency expert confirmed that the suspect was intercepted in the Jebba axis following actionable intelligence tracking the movements of kidnappers and their […]
EFCC arraigns magistrate for alleged bribery
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned Mohammed Kumo before Justice H.H. Kereng of the Gombe High Court sitting in Gombe. Kumo, a Magistrate, was arraigned on three count- charges bordering on extortion and bribery by the Gombe Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. READ MORE: Malami denies EFCC allegations of duplicating Abacha loot recovery […]
Oluremi Tinubu launches N50m empowerment scheme for persons with disabilities in Akwa Ibom
Nigeria’s First Lady and National Chairman of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Oluremi Tinubu, has rolled out a N50 million economic empowerment programme for persons with special needs in Akwa Ibom. The launch was part of activities marking the 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At the launch event held inside the Banquet Hall […]
Imo Police bust kidnapping network, arrest 12 suspects
The Imo State Police Command has announced arrests of 12 suspected and neutralised two in connection with kidnapping and violent crimes across the state. The police spokesman, Okoye Henry, disclosed in a statement yesterday that the arrest was made on Tuesday. Police arrest a robber who shot and dispossessed a businessman of jewellery. READ ALSO: US […]
Senate begins screening of Christopher Musa
The Senate has commenced the screening process for President Bola Tinubu’s nominee for Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa. Senate President Godswill Akpabio read President Tinubu’s nomination letter during Tuesday’s plenary, after which he announced that the screening would begin immediately. READ MORE: Benue: ‘No farmer-herder clash, it’s animals invading farms’ -CDS Musa Tinubu nominates Musa […]
Police arrest thuggery suspects in Niger for massive adulterated fuel
Operatives of Niger State Police Command have announced the arrest of 46-years old Emekomah Prosper and 38-years old Alhassan Abubakar over adulterated PMS and peddlers in Suleja town. The police spokesman, Wasiu Abiodun in a statement on Tuesday said the suspects were arrested after a complaint received on November 18, 2025. The statement reads, “Following […]
Man arrested for alleged N165m fraud in Benin-City
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Benin has arrested a 64-years old Ndebusi Ikeukwumere for alleged property fraud at N165 million naira. This was contained in a statement released by the commission on its verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday that man was alleged for property fraud in Benin-city. READ MORE: EFCC: No substantiate […]
Sowore granted bail for calling Tinubu criminal
The 2023 presidential candidate of Africa Action Congress (AAC) and activist, Omoyele Sowore, was on Tuesday granted bail after being arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja by the Department of State Services (DSS) for calling President Bola Ahmed Tinubu “Criminal”. Sowore earlier posted on his Facebook account that he would appear before the […]
Scores of travellers kidnapped in Niger
Gunmen have kidnapped an unknown number of travellers along the Wawa-Luma road in the Borgu area of Niger State. According to Daily Trust, the attack, which began around 4 p.m., lasted unchallenged until about 7 p.m. on Monday. READ MORE: Gunmen rape teen in Niger village One of the sources said two passenger vehicles heading to […]
Terrorists raid Niger village on foot, kidnap dozens of farmer
Bandits have kidnapped an unspecified number of farmers at Dnakau village under Erena ward in Shiroro area of Niger State. The New Daily Prime gathered that the kidnapping was carried out during a midnight raid by the bandits. The armed bandits stormed the village on foot on 30th November and kidnapped the residents who had […]