Seven people have been confirmed dead, and several others injured of varying degrees in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State following an attack by unidentified gunmen. A statement released by the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) indicated that the incident took place in the Tattara community, Panda District, on the night of Saturday,…
Kidnappers have killed prominent Benue farmer and businessman, Terzungwe Shaku, shortly after receiving a N5.4 million ransom from his family. Shaku was abducted just before the New Year in Akor village, located in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, and was held captive for over two weeks. According to local sources, the kidnappers…
The Nasarawa State Judicial Commission has demoted Emmanuel Jatau, a Chief Magistrate, to Senior Magistrate I over his involvement in the controversial case of Chioma Okoli and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The decision, communicated in a letter dated January 6, 2025, was sent to Okoli’s legal counsel, Inibehe Effiong. The letter, signed by Yahaya…
Five suspects, including Nelson Mandela’s grandson, were arrested following the recovery of a hijacked Uber vehicle at the historic Houghton residence in Sandton on Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Four of the suspects, excluding Mandela’s grandson, appeared before the Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday, January 10. The grandson, whose identity is known to Independent Media but…
Two nurses working at Chuene Clinic, located outside Polokwane, were reportedly abducted and assaulted by an unknown assailant in the early hours of Friday, January 10. The incident has prompted a police investigation into the violent attack. According to police spokesperson Brigadier Hlulani Mashaba, the attack occurred around 12:30 a.m. when the suspect entered the…
A tragic incident in Harare has sparked a national debate after a man was killed for mocking another man’s decision to wear earrings. The altercation, which took place on Tuesday, has brought to light ongoing cultural tensions and societal norms in Zimbabwe. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the death, providing details through their official…
Suspected cultists attacked and murdered a 30-year-old barber, Toheen Folarin,on Tuesday, January 7 in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital . A statement released by the command’s spokesperson, CSP Omolola Odutola, says The victim was said to be working in his shop when, suddenly, at about 10pm, the assailants emerged and…
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended three individuals for allegedly hacking into the WhatsApp account of the state’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) head, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Bode Ojajuni, and defrauding his relatives and friends of over N1.1 million. This was disclosed by the State’s Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, while parading the…
Operatives of the Niger State Police Command have arrested a suspected robber, Abubakar Sadiq, who allegedly killed an Okada rider and stole his motorcycle in Bosso Local Government Area. The police spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the arrest on Monday, January 6, 2024. Sadiq was detained alongside two accomplices, Ibrahim Garba and Bala Usman, in…
In 2024, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) dismissed 27 officers for involvement in fraudulent activities and misconduct. The dismissals, which followed recommendations from the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee, were approved by the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Ola Olukoyede. The decision was made public in a statement issued by Dele Oyewale, the Head of Media…
