Security operatives rescue kidnapped victims in Sokoto

A joint security patrol team, including operatives of the Nigeria Police and members of the Sokoto State Community Guard have thwarted a kidnap operation on a commercial vehicle by gunmen suspected to be armed bandits. The incident was said to have taken place at Kwanar Mahalba along Goronyo-Sabon highway in the troubled eastern senatorial district of Sokoto State. It was gathered that seven passengers, including children, were rescued by the security operatives as other passengers ran…

Nigeria police arrest human traffickers with 59 children in Abuja

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command have intercepted suspected human traffickers with 59 children. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT, Tunji Disu, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja. He said a team led by a Deputy Superintendent of Police, DSP, Sarki Umar, intercepted a white Peugeot 15-seater bus, popularly known as J5, on January 6 while heading to Nasarawa State. According to the police commissioner, the bus was transporting the…

MNJTF troops eliminate 310 terrorists in Lake Chad region

Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, have eliminated 310 terrorists and dismantled critical logistics bases in Lake Chad region. The troops also killed the terrorists during Operation Lake Sanity 2, a major offensive designed to combat insurgency in the region. The Force Commander, Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Salau, made this disclosure during the MNJTF Operation Lake Sanity 2 Medal Parade held on Wednesday at the MNJTF Headquarters in Farcha, N’Djamena, Chad. Salau said the MNJTF has…

‘Liar, you incited followers to threaten Felix Morka’s life’ – Ganduje replies Peter Obi

‘Liar, you incited followers to threaten Felix Morka’s life’ – Ganduje replies Peter Obi The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, has accused 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi of libel and inciting his followers to issue death threats against APC spokesman Felix Morka. Ganduje accused Obi of lying by claiming that Morka threatened him and his family in a recent interview. Obi had
‘Liar, you incited followers to threaten Felix Morka’s life’ – Ganduje replies Peter Obi

Concerns over spike in number of missing persons in Ogun

There are growing concerns over the rise in the number of missing individuals in Ogun State as nine persons have so far been declared missing in the past eleven days. The post Concerns over spike in number of missing persons in Ogun appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Anxiety over death of three in Lagos estate cult war

Residents of Mile 2 Estate, in the Amuwo-Odofin area of Lagos State, are worried for their safety following the death of three persons in a cult war that lasted between Saturday, January 4 and Monday, January 6, 2025.   The post Anxiety over death of three in Lagos estate cult war appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

72-year-old man seeks Tinubu’s intervention over seized goods

A 72-year-old American returnee, Olukayode David-Albert has sought the intervention of President Bola Tinubu and concerned authorities over his goods currently in the custody of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS). The post 72-year-old man seeks Tinubu’s intervention over seized goods appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Anambra native doctors in turmoil, as police go after quacks

There are palpable fears within the ranks of native doctors and traditional medicine practitioners in Anambra State, particularly within the Ojoto community, headquarters of the Idemili South Local Council following the arrest of non-registered and uncertified practitioners. The post Anambra native doctors in turmoil, as police go after quacks appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

LASG pledges action on alleged imposition of traditional ruler in Ajah community

Lagos State government has promised to wade into the alleged imposition of the Olumegbon family as the new traditional ruler of the Ajah community.    The post LASG pledges action on alleged imposition of traditional ruler in Ajah community appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Police nab self-kidnapper, recover N2m ransom 

A Special Anti-Kidnapping and Cyber-Crime Squad attached to Delta State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old girl, who faked her kidnap in Asaba, the state capital. The post Police nab self-kidnapper, recover N2m ransom  appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

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