The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has announced a N5 million reward for anyone who provides information leading to the recapture of inmates who escaped from the Medium Custodial Centre in Ilesha, Osun State. The escape occurred on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after heavy rainfall caused the facility’s aging perimeter wall to collapse, allowing the inmates…
Babachir Lawal, former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, has revealed that efforts to form a strong opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections have deliberately excluded the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a potential platform. Speaking on Arise Television’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, May 21, Lawal stated that the coalition’s technical…
Gunmen, suspected to be members of the Lakurawa bandit group, attacked a church in Zagani village, located in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, on Sunday, May 18, and abducted an undisclosed number of female worshippers during the service. Hussaini Aliyu Bena, the Chairman of Danko-Wasagu LGA, confirmed the incident to Channels TV, stating…
Emmanuel Moses Daro, a 26-year-old man who was declared missing in Jos, Plateau State, has been found dead. Emmanuel, a native of Kwall District in Bassa Local Government Area, was last seen on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Kabong Junction. His disappearance prompted concerns among family and friends, who launched a search for him. Tragically,…
The Adamawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 19-year-old Mohammed Umar, a resident of Abuja Road in Yola South Local Government Area, for allegedly loitering around the premises of LCCN Church in Ngurore while dressed in attire typically associated with the opposite sex. The arrest, which took place on May 18, followed a…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed Lance Corporal Samuel Emmanuel for his alleged involvement in armed robbery. Emmanuel, who served under the 16 Brigade Garrison, was court-martialed earlier in the week and found guilty following a military investigation into the incident. He was subsequently discharged from service. According to an official memo from the Army, the…
Security operatives have arrested a wanted kidnap suspect, Yahaya Zango, during a screening exercise at the Hajj camp in Abuja. A security source confirmed the arrest to Daily Trust on Sunday, May 18, 2025, stating that the suspect was apprehended while undergoing routine checks alongside other pilgrims preparing to travel to Saudi Arabia for the…
Tragedy struck in the Gbajibo-Mudi community of Kaiama Local Government Area, Kwara State, as 37 traders lost their lives in a boat mishap on Thursday evening. The victims, who had attended the weekly market in the community, were returning to their homes in Niger State when the overloaded boat capsized. The incident comes less than…
Finnish authorities have officially charged Biafran separatist leader Simon Ekpa with terrorism-related offenses following his arrest in November 2024. After six months in custody, Ekpa was charged on Friday, May 16, with inciting terrorism and participating in the activities of a terrorist group, according to Finland’s National Prosecution Authority. The charges, which relate to incidents…
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, took to his X account today to reflect on the state of the nation. In his post, Farotimi contended that in a “sane environment where the rule of law prevails,” government officials such as INEC chairman Yakubu Mahmud would be in prison, while JAMB registrar Ishaq Oloyede would have already…
