The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for Tuesday’s attack on the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Kuje, Abuja. This was disclosed on Wednesday in a statement written in Arabic shared via A’maq Agency, a news channel run by the Islamic State. “Islamic State fighters penetratedContinue Reading
“I know I have tried my best to fix things but I believe it is beyond repair now.” Singer Abdulrasheed Bello, better known as JJC Skillz, has announced his separation from Funke Akindele, the award-winning Nollywood actress. He made this announcement in an Instagram post on Thursday morning, admitting thatContinue Reading
The former Deputy Senate President Ike Ekweremadu on Thursday appeared before Uxbridge Magistrate’s Court in London, facing charges under Britain’s Modern Slavery Act. Ekweremadu’s case, a source told Channels Television, was fast-tracked. He was in good shape, wore a grey tracksuit, and spoke twice during his appearance to confirm hisContinue Reading
At least 36 people were reported kidnapped during Sunday’s attack by bandits on four communities in the Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. This was disclosed by the residents of the communities during a meeting with security agencies on Monday. The residents say the constant attacks have affected theirContinue Reading
The Taraba State Police Command has arrested a suspected bomb manufacturer who also is a member of the Boko Haram terrorist group linked to three bomb explosions recorded in the state this year. The suspect was arrested in his house which he uses as a factory at Tella town withinContinue Reading
Troops have found a lady believed to be one of the schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Borno, more than eight years after they were kidnapped from the Chibok community in the northeastern state. The Nigerian Army disclosed this on Wednesday via its social media handles where it sharedContinue Reading
Gunmen have killed an unknown number of church worshippers in Ondo state, south-west Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari said “only fiends from the nether region” could have done this “dastardly act”. The armed men entered St Francis Catholic church in the town of Owo and fired at the congregation during aContinue Reading
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested the Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF) Ahmed Idris over an N80 billion fraud. EFCC spokesman Wilson Uwujaren confirmed his arrest in a statement issued on Monday evening. He said Idris was arrested after failing to honour the commission’s invitations to respondContinue Reading
President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday met with heads of security establishments and some Ministers at the State House in Abuja. The meeting comes after recommendations by the National Council of State over the security challenges in the country. Physically in attendance were the Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Secretary to theContinue Reading
Former President Dr. Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has expressed deep sadness over the unfortunate tragic death of two police officers attached to him, in a road crash today at the vicinity of the Abuja airport, while on his way out of the airport. The former President who described the incident asContinue Reading
