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The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Abdulmuqeet Musari, for attempted murder of his 19-year-old friend, Usman Tijani, in Adavi Local Government Area of the state.   LIB reported that the suspect lured the victim to a burial ground, robbed him of N200,000, and slit his throat.    Tijani, a Point-of-Sale operator and a 200-Level Cybersecurity …

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Jesutega Onokpasa, has criticized the Federal Government for its performance in food production, following tragic stampedes in Anambra State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during food distribution events that left over 30 people dead and many others injured.   Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Onokpasa, a vocal supporter of President …

The Katsina Community Watch Corp (CWC) has rescued six girls kidnapped by bandits.    The victims were abducted by bandits in Walawa community, Sukuntuni district in Kankia Local Government Area of the state.    Crisis and conflict journalist, Bakatsine, who confirmed the development on Saturday, December 21, 2024, said the security operatives ambushed the bandits in their hideout and rescued …

Popular Nigerian Tiktoker, Seaking, has been picked up by security agents hours after hurling insults on President Tinubu, Governor Sanwo-Olu and IGP Egbetokun.    On Saturday, December 20, the Tiktoker released a video on social media cussing out the President, the Lagos state governor and the Police boss after he read a news claiming the police will soon start arresting …

Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi has arrived at the Ekiti Magistrate Court over his alleged defamation case against Afe Babalola (SAN).   Farotimi arrived on Friday morning, December 20, amid a tight security presence with police officers and other law enforcement agents seen at the court premises.    He was arrested following a petition filed by Chief Afe Babalola …

The Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, has revealed that the combined efforts of the military, police and other security forces led to the killing of 8,034 terrorists in 2024.   The ONSA also disclosed that the operations led to the arrest of 11,623 suspected terrorists and the rescue of 7,967 kidnapped victims in the outgoing year.     …

A Zimbabwean man, Martin Mtandi, has been arrested for cyberbullying after launching a defamatory social media campaign against his former landlord, McDonald Togara.    The conflict stemmed from a disagreement over the reimbursement of a deposit for an apartment.   The dispute began when Mtandi informed Togara on October 17 of his intention to vacate the property at Sentosa Gardens, …

Men of the Nigerian Police Force in collaboration with a private security outfit engaged by the Kogi State Government, have arrested four suspected kidnappers and rescued 10 victims in the Ajaokuta area of the state.   The state Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, who disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, said the arrest and rescue operation …

Former Kaduna Central senator in the national assembly, Shehu Sani has shared his opinion about the rising tension at the Kano Emir’s palace.   The tension started early Friday morning when police officers wearing advanced gear surrounded the Emir of Kano’s palace, starting as early as 6 a.m. The move came after reports emerged that Emir Muhammadu Sanusi plans to …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday November 26, that he is ready to implement a ceasefire deal with Lebanon and would respond forcefully to any violation by Hezbollah, declaring Israel would retain “complete military freedom of action”.   Israeli TV reported that the Israeli security cabinet had earlier approved the deal.   The accord, will clear the way …