News

Gunmen suspected kidnappers have abducted a pregnant woman in Cross River State.   The heavily pregnant woman (name undisclosed) was kidnapped yesterday in Eseku Community, Creek Town of Odukpani Local Government Area of the state.   Sources told the CrossRiverWatch on Saturday that the target was her husband who escaped but they had no option but to whisk the wife …

Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, has mourned his younger brother, one of the two soldiers k!lled by suspected herdsmen in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.     LIB reported that the armed herders attacked the Eguma community on Independence Day, k!lled the soldiers and seven villagers.      Jalingo has now disclosed that one of the deceased soldiers was …

The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers and recovered a stolen vehicle.    The spokesperson of the command, DSP Ramhan Nansel, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 6, 2024, said three suspects “Salim Hussaini, Abdulkadir Musa, and Dimas Danja were arrested by operatives attached to the Mararaba ‘A’ Division, while another suspect, Mohammed …

The Pretoria High Court in South Africa has sentenced a serial r@pist, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Phakathi (40) to 42 life terms and 791 years and 6 months direct imprisonment.      The National Prosecuting Authority in a statement on Friday, October 4, 2024, said the court ordered that he be declared unfit to possess a firearm, and his name be added …

Suspected Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) insurgents launched an attack on Geidam town in Yobe state, leaving one person d@ad.    According to Zagazola Makama, a security analyst, intelligence sources disclosed that the attack occurred around 3:30 a.m on Saturday, October 5, 2024, when the insurgents stormed the town, unleashing explosives indiscriminately.   Two vehicles belonging to customs …

A Nigerian marriage therapist, Shamseddin Giwa has addressed men who have extramarital affairs and still blame their wives instead of showing remorse.   “You had an extramarital affair, got caught by your wife and instead of showing remorse, you twist it, blame her and then decide to try and bully your way by keeping malice with her. Brother, say you …

Bandits have k!lled nine security operatives in Faskari and Matazu Local Government Areas of Katsina State.    The security operatives, all members of the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and Vigilante Corps, were ambushed in separate attacks between Yankara and Faskari on Friday evening.    Additionally, two vigilante officers working to maintain security in the region were also killed.   …

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has sparked discussion on social media after expressing disagreement with Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso’s recent statement, where Kwankwaso claimed to be politically bigger than Peter Obi.    In his tweet, Ahmad stated that while he has always admired and respected Senator Kwankwaso as a progressive political figure, he cannot align with his assertion during an interview …

The Enugu State Government has demolished yet another property connected to kidnapping activities.   The action, which took place in Amaebo Owelli Autonomous Community, Awgu Local Government Area, is part of the government’s ongoing crackdown on properties linked to criminal activities. The mansion was reportedly used as a hideout for kidnappers to hold their victims.   According to Hon. Uche …

Donald Trump made a bold return to Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday for a rally at the very spot where an attempt on his life took place just 12 weeks ago.   The U.S. Republican presidential candidate, known for his provocative style, opened his speech with a bit of humour, referencing the failed assassination attempt.   Taking the stage behind bulletproof …