Osun Obas Raise Alarm Over Rising Kidnapping Cases

The Osun State Council of Obas, led by the Ooni of Ife, has urgently appealed to federal and state governments for enhanced security measures to combat increasing kidnapping incidents in border communities, citing specific cases and calling for immediate

Man Arrested for Pouring Hot Oil on Wife in Lundazi

A 52-year-old man in Lundazi District, Zambia, has been arrested for allegedly pouring hot cooking oil on his 34-year-old wife during a marital dispute, causing severe injuries. Police confirmed the incident occurred on April 13, 2026, and the suspect fac

Nigerian Man Arrested in US for Deadly Shooting Spree

Olaolukitan Adon Abel, a 26-year-old Nigerian man, has been arrested in Georgia for three separate shootings that killed two women and injured a man. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the seemingly random attacks.

Chibok Now Metaphor for Neglect, Warns MMF CEO

Twelve years after the Chibok abduction, Murtala Muhammed Foundation reveals 89 girls remain missing, calling it a symbol of failed accountability and diminishing global attention to Nigeria's security crisis.

Police Probe Mob Killing in Taraba, Call for Calm

Taraba State Police Command launches investigation into a violent incident in Lau LGA where two men, including a forest guard, were killed. Commissioner urges restraint and peaceful coexistence.

Principal Shot While Tackling School Shooter, Saves Lives

Surveillance footage reveals Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore tackling an armed intruder, Victor Lee Hawkins, who entered the school with intent to harm. Moore was shot in the leg during the altercation but is recovering, hailed as a hero for

Mother Confesses to Faking Cancer for $20K Scam

A Nevada mother pleaded guilty to felony theft after admitting she fabricated a pancreatic cancer diagnosis to scam over $20,000 from victims, including a breast cancer survivor, via fake GoFundMe pages.

146 Suspects Arrested in Ogun Joint Security Operation

A coordinated multi-agency raid in Sagamu, Ogun State, led to the arrest of 146 suspects as part of efforts to prevent crime and address security concerns. The operation involved police, military, NSCDC, Amotekun, and vigilante groups.

Borno, Benue Top 3.38M IDPs Across 14 States - NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics reveals Borno and Benue states account for over 62% of Nigeria's 3.38 million internally displaced persons across 14 states in 2023, alongside population and health data.

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