Siblings Extradited To US From Nigeria for Sexual Extortion Trial
Two siblings, identified as Samuel and Samson Ogoshi, have been extradited from Nigeria to the United States (US) to stand trial for their alleged involvement in a transnational sexual extortion operation, which tragically resulted in the death of a teenage…
Real Reason Why We Struck — General Tchiani, Niger Coup Leader Speaks
General Abdourahmane Tchiani, leader of the Niger junta, has said the military take over in his country saved Nigeria of an imminent disaster. According to Sheik Bala Lau, Chairman of Jam’atul Izalatu Bida Waikamatu Sunnah, Tchiani said this during a…
National President of NURTW, 3 Others Arrested – Union Official Confirms
Tajudeen Ibikunle Baruwa, National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) and three other officers have been arrested, official of the union has confirmed. The union also confirmed the sealing of the National Secretariat located at Garki…
Troops Raid “Unknown Gunmen” Hideout In Enugu, Bust Gunrunner Syndicate In Cross River
In a series of coordinated operations, Nigerian Army troops of the 82 Division, operating in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Department of State Services (DSS), and other security agencies, achieved significant breakthroughs against criminal elements in Enugu and…
Religious Activism for Peace in Nigeria’s Northern Region
By Prince Charles Dickson PhD and Sumayya Abubakar Introduction: Decades of religious tensions and conflicts have plagued Nigeria’s Northern Region, where Muslim and Christian communities coexist amidst political, social, and economic complexities. This discord has escalated into violence, causing loss…
Bazoum: Niger Junta Reveals Next Plan If ECOWAS Coalition Forces Invade Niger
The military authorities in the Republic of Niger, yesterday, reveal their next plan if the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) coalition forces invade the West African country. They threatened to kill the ousted President Mohamed Bazoum if neighbouring…
South East Governors Meet, Vow To Intensify Fight Against Criminal Elements
Amid increasing attacks by the Unknown Gunmen (UGM) and other criminal activities in the five states of the region, the Governors of South East states have risen from their meeting in Enugu with a resolve to intensify fight against insecurity…
Anti-graft War: Kaduna NBA Pledges Support to EFCC
The Kaduna State Branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has pledged its support and assistance to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in furtherance of the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Barrister Godwin Ochai, Chairman of the branch,…
Ecuadorian Presidential Candidate Fernando Villavicencio Shot Dead
A candidate in Ecuador’s forthcoming presidential election, Fernando Villavicencio, who was also a member of the country’s Congress, was killed while leaving a political rally in the capital, Quito, on Wednesday. The killing comes just a fortnight before the presidential…
Body of Man who Jumped into Lagos Lagoon Recovered
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services has disclosed the recovery of remains of a yet-to-be-identified man who jumped into the lagoon in the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge area of the state. The Punch reports that this was according to a…
Court Sends First Bank Staff, Eight Internet Fraudsters to Prison
Andrew Nwadiashi a 40-year-old banker and eight internet fraudsters were on Friday, August 4, 2023, convicted and sentenced to prison by Justice M. Itsueli of the Edo State High Court sitting in Benin City. The others are Osawa Marvellous, Etinosa…
