Troops arrest oil thieves, destroy illegal refinery sites in N’Delta
Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have dismantled 20 illegal refining sites, arrested 11 suspected oil thieves, and recovered over 190,000 litres of stolen products in a major blow to oil thieves in the Niger Delta Region. The post Troops arrest oil thieves, destroy illegal refinery sites in N’Delta appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Police nab suspected cop killer, apprehend child trafficking syndicate
The Nigeria Police have arrested 35-year-old Ogaga Dickson, an alleged member of a notorious armed robbery syndicate responsible for the death of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP), Hassan Jega, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Agbarho Division, Delta State. The post Police nab suspected cop killer, apprehend child trafficking syndicate appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Group seeks justice for victims of 2023 Christmas Eve’s killings in Plateau
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) yesterday, called on the federal government to ensure that justice is delivered to the victims and survivors of the 2023 Christmas Eve killings where over 200 Christians were killed in Plateau State. The post Group seeks justice for victims of 2023 Christmas Eve’s killings in Plateau appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
APC chieftain, woman, others die in Ondo cult war
Five persons were feared killed in a violent clash, which erupted on Sunday night between suspected cult groups in Owo, headquarters of the Owo Local Council of Ondo State. The post APC chieftain, woman, others die in Ondo cult war appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Police investigate alleged assault on lady in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has launched an investigation into an alleged assault on a lady by officers along Evo Road, Port Harcourt. The incident was reported on social media, prompting the invitation of the victim to the Police Headquarters to facilitate a thorough investigation. The post Police investigate alleged assault on lady in Rivers appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Edo Correspondents condole member over wife’s demise
The Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Edo State Council yesterday commiserated with a member of the Chapel, Mr Titus Akhigbe, over the passing of his wife, Irene. The post Edo Correspondents condole member over wife’s demise appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Ikeja Electric decries rising vandalism, prosecutes two for energy theft
Ikeja Electric has raised concerns over the increasing rate of vandalism within its network. The company disclosed that the persistent damage to its infrastructure is hindering its ability to deliver reliable power to consumers. The post Ikeja Electric decries rising vandalism, prosecutes two for energy theft appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
Sokoto SSG loses daughter, three grandchildren, house help to fire incident
The Secretary to Sokoto State government, Muhammad Bello Sifawa, has lost his daughter, her three children and a house help to an early morning fire outbreak that ravaged their house in the early hours of Monday. The post Sokoto SSG loses daughter, three grandchildren, house help to fire incident appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.
São Tomé and Príncipe: President fires Prime Minister and government
São Tomé and Príncipe’s President has fired the country’s Prime Minister and government. Explaining the reasoning behind the move, the statement cited ‘prolonged absences of the Prime Minister’ from the nation, among other reasons.Read More
Fake Fertilizer, Dirty Money, and a Kidnapping Epidemic: 2024’s Best Investigative Stories from Sub-Saharan Africa
Choosing the top investigative stories from sub-Saharan Africa to feature in GIJN’s annual editors’ picks project is getting more challenging — and not because there is a shortage of watchdog journalism content to pick from. On the contrary, the options from across the continent are growing more abundant and diverse. This is because many African investigative journalists are increasingly prolific with their output, daring in the pursuit of facts, collaborative across borders and reporting beats, innovative…




