A devastating incident unfolded last week as a pregnant woman and her unborn child lost their lives after a shocking accident involving a handgun. The local police reported that Laura Ilg, a 31-year-old expecting mother, was fatally shot in the back by her two-year-old son, who had unintentionally discharged a loaded firearm left unattended in […]
In a recent development that has sparked concern and raised questions about the efficacy of the justice system, the Delta State Coalition of Civil Society Organisations has submitted a petition to both the Inspector General of Police and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission. The petition addresses the perplexing case of Promise Nwaigbo, a […]
Catholic Priest Rev. Fr. Anthony Adikwu, who was abducted by unidentified gunmen last Thursday, has been freed, marking the end of a distressing ordeal for the Otukpo Diocese community.The incident occurred on June 15, when a group of armed men forcefully entered Ajegbe Awume in Ohimini Local Government Area of the state, targeting St. Margaret’s […]
In a harrowing turn of events, the Adamawa State Police Command has apprehended a 24-year-old man, Amos Christopher, on allegations of brutally beating his four-year-old brother, Thyson, to death. The incident occurred on June 19, 2023, within the confines of their residence in Dobi village, located in Ga’anda District, Gombi Local Government Area. According to […]
In a devastating incident on Tuesday night, suspected terrorists launched a violent assault on Chisu village, situated in the Mangu Local Government area of Plateau State. Tragically, 11 individuals lost their lives as a result of the attack. The victims, seeking refuge from the chaos that ensued after sporadic gunshots rang out in the community […]
The family of the late Assistant Superintendent of Police, Hezekiah Abiona, has come forward to express their grievances, stating that officials from the Nigerian Navy have neglected them following the tragic death of their breadwinner. Abiona was fatally stabbed by two naval ratings, Onyekachi Egwin and Nnamani Anointing, in the Satellite Town area of Lagos […]
President Bola Tinubu made significant changes to Nigeria’s security apparatus, announcing the retirement of all service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, in a major shake-up on Monday. The President also affected special advisers and the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service. These changes were communicated in a statement by Willie Bassey, the […]
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has leveled serious allegations against former Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo-Agege, claiming that he orchestrated the suspension of Godwin Emefiele, the Central Bank Governor, in a bid to undermine Asiwaju Bola Tinubu’s aspiration to become the APC presidential candidate.In a letter addressed to the President, […]
Oba of Idofin, Shedrack Durojaiye Obibeni, and his wife were reportedly abducted by suspected gunmen in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi. The incident occurred on Monday at around 5 pm along the Makutu-Idofin road in Kogi State, as per a report from the News Agency of Nigeria.Mr. Abdulrasak Asiru, Chairman of Yagba East […]
In a significant development, a Chief Magistrates’ Court in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, has issued an order for the remand of a 40-year-old farmer, Zakaria Bulus, in a correctional centre. The charges against Bulus revolve around the alleged defilement of a 10-year-old girl within the state.According to reliable sources, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps […]