NBS: Unsentenced Inmates Rise to 53,790, Overcrowding Worsens
New NBS data reveals Nigeria's unsentenced inmates surged to 53,790 in Q2 2025, with total prison population hitting 81,710. Lagos faces critical 221% overcrowding. Read the full report.
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Owo Church Bombing Victim Tells Court of Lifelong Disability
A survivor of the 2022 St. Francis Church, Owo, terrorist attack testified in court, detailing her permanent injuries and government neglect. Read the full testimony and trial updates.
Niger, FG Plan Joint Operation Against Kainji Lake Terrorists
Niger State and the Federal Government announce a major joint security operation to flush terrorists from Kainji Lake forest. Residents given 2 months to relocate. Read the full details.
Owo Church Attack: Survivors Testify in Abuja Court
Survivors of the 2022 St. Francis Church attack in Owo gave harrowing testimonies in Abuja. One witness recounted a 2-year-old cousin shot in the head and an explosive detonated beside her. Read the full account.
DSS Witness IDs Two in Owo Church Massacre Trial
A DSS witness identified two defendants in the Owo church attack trial. The 2022 massacre left over 40 dead. Read the latest court testimony and survivor accounts.
Terrorists Kill 4, Burn Shops in Niger State
Terrorists killed four people, abducted residents, and set shops ablaze in Damala village, Niger State. Police confirm attack, intensify security. Read details.
Owo Church Attack: Survivors Testify in Court
Two survivors of the 2022 Owo Catholic Church massacre testified in court, detailing the horrific attack. The DSS presented evidence as the trial of five suspects continues. Read the latest updates.
Man arrested for defilement, officers detained for misconduct
Imo State Police arrest Wisdom Onyeaju for alleged defilement of a 15-year-old girl. Officers accused of demanding a N100,000 bribe are detained and face orderly room trial. Read the full story.
Court adjourns ex-Kwara gov's ₦5.78bn fraud trial
The ₦5.78bn fraud trial of former Kwara Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed was adjourned to Feb 16 after a key EFCC witness testified. Read the latest court details.
Police Arrest Man, Officers Over Defilement in Imo
Imo State Police Command arrests Wisdom Onyeaju for alleged defilement. Officers also detained for misconduct. Orderly room trial set for Monday. Read for full details.
Lawyers Condemn U.S. Trial of Venezuelan President Maduro
Nigerian legal experts slam the U.S. capture and trial of Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro as illegal and a violation of sovereign immunity. Read their full analysis.
Peter Obi Condemns Niger Killings, Over 40 Dead
Peter Obi criticises the Federal Government over the killing of over 40 in Niger State. Residents flee as insecurity persists. Read the full story on the growing crisis.
Police Outpost Set Ablaze in Niger State Attack
Suspected terrorists attacked a police border patrol post in Niger State's Borgu LGA, burning the facility and farm produce. This follows a deadly assault days earlier, escalating security fears. Read more.
EFCC: Bello Innocent Until Court Decides
EFCC clarifies its role in Yahaya Bello's trial, stating he is presumed innocent until proven guilty. The anti-graft agency says the court, not EFCC, will decide the outcome. Read the full details.
Fresh Niger Attack: Terrorists Re-Abduct Papiri Pupils
Terrorists have launched a fresh attack in Niger State's Agwara LGA, killing over 30 and re-abducting schoolchildren recently freed. Read details of the tragedy and government response.
Kasuwan Daji Market Attack: 30 Killed, Many Abducted
Niger State Governor mourns victims of Borgu LGA terrorist attack. Both Muslims and Christians were killed. Security forces are pursuing the attackers to rescue the kidnapped. Read more.
Ondo Police Station Attacked, Vehicles Burnt
Suspected gunmen attacked a police station in Ondo State, setting it ablaze and destroying patrol vehicles. Get the full details on the shocking incident.
Boko Haram Attacks Adamawa: 8 Dead, 4 Missing
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked three villages in Adamawa's Hong LGA, killing eight and leaving four missing. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
Boko Haram Kills 8 in Adamawa Village Attacks
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists killed eight people in attacks on three villages in Hong LGA, Adamawa State. Read details of the assault and the regional security implications.
Sokoto Confirms US-Nigeria Airstrike, No Civilian Casualties
Sokoto State Government confirms joint US-Nigeria airstrikes in Tangaza LGA. No civilian casualties reported. Investigations ongoing into suspicious objects found near Jabo.
Okon Lagos Praises Trump Over US Air Strikes in Nigeria
Nigerian comedian Okon Lagos commends President Donald Trump for US military action against terrorists in Sokoto, calling it a 'Christmas gift'. See the mixed reactions online.
US Airstrikes Hit ISIS in Nigeria, Trump Claims Responsibility
President Trump announces deadly US airstrikes against ISIS in Northwest Nigeria, wishing 'dead terrorists' a Merry Christmas. Nigerian government confirms joint security operation. Read the full details.
Terrorists Attack NSCDC Outpost in Niger State
NSCDC confirms a terrorist assault on its Wawa outpost in Niger State. Commandant Suberu Siyaka-Aniviye reports no lives lost due to personnel's alert response. Read the full details.
FG Deletes Terrorists' Social Media Accounts on TikTok, Facebook
Nigerian security agencies collaborate with Meta, TikTok, and others to remove terrorist accounts used for propaganda and fundraising. Read public reactions.
Army on High Alert for Christmas Over Terrorist Threat
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters confirms robust security measures are in place nationwide for Christmas. Troops, special forces, and air units are on high alert following reports of planned attacks. Citizens urged to remain vigilant.
Terrorist Mastermind of 2012 Church Massacre Arraigned
The DSS has finally arraigned Abdulmalik Obadaki, the suspected mastermind behind the 2012 Deeper Life Church attack in Kogi that killed 19 worshippers. He faces terrorism charges. Read the full details of the case.
12 Miners Buried in Plateau After Herdsmen Attack
Tears flowed as 12 miners killed by suspected herdsmen were buried in Plateau State. The attack in Atosoh community has left many missing. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Ngige storms APC meeting after Kuje prison release
Former Minister Chris Ngige makes a dramatic appearance at an APC caucus meeting in Abuja just hours after being granted bail from Kuje Correctional Centre on corruption charges. Details inside.
Ngige Granted Bail in ₦2.2bn Fraud Case
Former Labour Minister Chris Ngige has been granted bail by an FCT High Court in his ₦2.2 billion contract fraud trial. The court set strict conditions for his release. Read the full details.
Army Thwarts Drone Attack in Borno, Rescues Victim
Nigerian Army repels armed drone assault on Borno base, rescues kidnapped Benue victim in separate operation. Troops sustain offensives against terrorists and criminals.
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