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- Sokoto Community Demands Justice After Fatal Stabbing of Teenage Volunteer Teacher Sparks Outrage and Tension
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The Minanata community in Sokoto South is reeling from the killing of 15-year-old Usman Halilu, a dedicated volunteer teacher allegedly murdered over a previous theft dispute. Resi...
- Christian Association of Nigeria Demands Urgent Rescue After Brutal Gunman Attack on Ekiti Church Crusade
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
The Christian Association of Nigeria has formally condemned a violent assault on an open-air church gathering in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, where gunmen killed a pastor and abducted several...
- Akwa Ibom Police Dismantle Ibesikpo Asutan Drug Hub and Capture Notorious Gang Member
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Africa
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command successfully raided a criminal hideout in the Ibesikpo Asutan local government area, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects and the seizure o...
- Tragedy In Benue As Vigilante Group Allegedly Beats National Youth Corps Member To Death In Case Of Mistaken Identity
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
A National Youth Service Corps member, Ben Agir Une, has died after being severely assaulted by a community vigilante group in Buruku Local Government Area. The victim, who was ser...
- Oyo State Police Command Disrupts Major Highway Abduction Plot Near Onigambari Forest
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Police operatives in Oyo State successfully prevented a mass kidnapping on April 18, 2026, after gunmen targeted vehicles traveling along the Mamu/Ijebu-Ode Road. While the coordin...
- Impersonator Claiming to be JAMB Coordinator Arrested in Anambra Following Cyber Cafe Security Alert
Published: Apr 23, 2026
Section: Africa
Police in Anambra State have apprehended Eric Nwombu for allegedly impersonating a Joint Admission Matriculation Board official and possessing sensitive examination documents. The...
- Edo Police Command Initiates Manhunt and Rescue Mission Following Fatal Ambush on Lagos to Benin Highway
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
The Edo State Police Command has launched a major search and rescue operation after armed men attacked a GUO Transport bus on the Ore to Benin Road. The incident resulted in the de...
- Police Apprehend Woman in Ogun for Attempting to Conceal Stolen Lagos Minibus via Illegal Repainting
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
Detectives in Ogun State have arrested 22-year-old Azeez Khadijat after she was caught with three accomplices attempting to repaint a stolen Suzuki minibus in a remote bush area. W...
- Jigawa Murder Suspect Confesses to Killing Father over Prolonged Family Neglect
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Africa
A 27-year-old man, Kabiru Nuhu, has confessed to setting his biological father ablaze in Jigawa State. Following his arrest by the police in Kazaure, the suspect cited a two-year r...
- Six Dead and Multiple Residents Hospitalized Following Coordinated Nighttime Assaults on Plateau Rural Communities
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
At least six people have been confirmed dead after gunmen launched simultaneous attacks on the Riyom and Barkin Ladi local government areas. Local youth leaders allege that warning...
- Kaduna High Court Remands Businessman in Prison Following Multimillion Naira Fraud Allegations Involving Dishonoured Cheques
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Vincent Timothy has been ordered to remain in custody after pleading not guilty to charges involving the issuance of five dud cheques totaling 20 million naira. The legal action wa...
- Security Crisis Deepens as Sea Pirates Hijack Passenger Ferry and Seven Herders Face Arrest for Separate Highway Abduction
Published: Apr 20, 2026
Section: Africa
Approximately 20 passengers, including students traveling for national examinations, were abducted by gunmen on the Calabar waterways on Friday. In a separate development, security...