ISWAP terrorists launched fresh attacks in Yobe State, injuring a village head and looting a health centre, just two days after US airstrikes targeted their enclaves in Sokoto. Details on the raid and official reactions.
Policy analyst AbdulRasheed Hussain identifies Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger, Plateau, and Benue as priority states for foreign military intervention to curb Nigeria's escalating insurgency.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has been appointed Chairman of the APC's new Conflict Resolution, Strategy and Mobilisation Committee. Discover the committee's mandate and members.
A tragic road accident in Yobe State has left seven dead, including children, after a bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to prioritise vehicle maintenance to prevent such disasters.
A tragic accident on Potiskum Road, Yobe State, has left three dead and six injured. Authorities cite a tyre burst as the cause. Read more and see safety tips.
A fatal accident in Yobe State claims seven lives, including two children, after a Sharon bus tyre burst. Police urge motorists to maintain vehicles and avoid speeding.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has launched three new MDAs to enhance rural electrification, combat drug abuse, and drive urban development. The state also doubled scholarships for 28,346 students.
UK comedian Russell Brand faces two new charges of rape and sexual assault, bringing the total to seven charges involving six women. He will appear in court in January 2026. Read the latest details.
British comedian Russell Brand faces new rape and sexual assault charges in London. Two more women have come forward. Get the latest details on the case and court dates.
A new NHRC report reveals Yobe and Benue have the highest internally displaced persons in Nigeria, with children making up 82% of the 9,290 IDPs recorded. Read the full findings.
A husband and five other men face 60 sexual offence charges for allegedly drugging and repeatedly raping his ex-wife over a 13-year period. The victim has waived her anonymity.
Nigerian Army troops and CJTF intercepted two vans carrying supplies for ISWAP in Yobe. Items seized include tyres, food, and cash. Read the full details of the operation.
A German man, Fernando P., was sentenced to 8.5 years for secretly drugging and raping his wife for years and sharing the videos online. The case highlights hidden domestic abuse.
A German court sentences a man to 8.5 years for drugging, raping, and filming his wife. The case sparks debate on consent laws and online sexual violence in Europe. Read more.
Borno Police deny arresting and releasing a suspect accused of raping a 5-year-old girl in Maiduguri. A manhunt is ongoing with public help sought. Get the latest details.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.
Ekiti Amotekun Corps arrests Olapade Ifeoluwa for alleged rape of a minor in Ilawe Ekiti. Suspect confessed, case transferred to police. Details on the arrest and similar past incident.
Yobe State authorities confirm a sexual exploitation network at Potiskum Correctional Centre. Investigations ongoing, with officers suspended. Read the full report.
A young woman in Adamawa demands justice after her alleged rapist was granted bail. Stigma and financial barriers threaten her case, highlighting systemic failures for survivors.
A Kebbi State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Isah to five years imprisonment for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Justice Maryam Abubakar Kaoje delivered the judgment. Read the full details.
A High Court in Abuja has summoned FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to appear in a N40bn defamation suit filed by APC's Tonye Cole over comments made on Channels TV. Details inside.
An angry mob in Ondo State beat a man to death, hacked off his genitals, and dragged his body through the streets over an alleged rape of a disabled woman. Shocking details inside.
A 58-year-old French man faces charges for fathering three children with his daughter and forcing his 11-year-old son into incest. The case, compared to Josef Fritzl, shocks Brest. Read the full report.
A High Court in Maiduguri has sentenced Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for killing Adamu Ali. The judge dismissed his self-defence claim. Read the full details.
A Nigerian man in the UK faces devastation after a DNA test reveals his child isn't his. His wife then accuses him of rape, costing him his job and home. Read the full heartbreaking story.
The Emir of Jajjere advocates for enrolling out-of-school children and early harvests to stop deadly clashes over land and water in Yobe. He calls for dialogue and unity.
Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.
Former Miss Donalsonville Trinity Poague, 20, pleads not guilty to murder charges in the death of her boyfriend's 18-month-old son. Prosecutors allege jealousy over wanting her own child. Read the full details.
Nine men arrested for gang-raping a woman during a traditional ceremony in Laare Town. DCI leads manhunt, suspects detained as public outrage grows. Read the full story.
INEC concludes the first phase of physical voter registration in Yobe on December 10. The display of the register for claims and objections runs from December 15-21. Ensure your details are correct.