Deadly Night Attack Leaves Kwara Village in Ruins

Gunmen have launched one of the deadliest attacks in recent times on Woro village, a remote settlement in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, killing dozens and setting homes, shops and the traditional ruler’s palace ablaze. The assault, which occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, marks a severe escalation in insecurity along the border region with Niger State, where armed gangs have intensified raids on rural communities. Casualty figures remain uncertain, with conflicting...

Bandits Kills 102 People, Kidnap Many In Kwara 

At least 102 people have been confirmed killed, including women and children, on Tuesday evening when suspected bandits attacked Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Several houses were also said to have been razed during the attack, while an unconfirmed number of people have been kidnapped. The Emir of Kaiama, Omar Muazu, confirmed that 75 victims have been given mass burial according to the Islamic rite, while some have...

Managing Director of Builderstech Solution Sentenced to 48 Years Imprisonment 

The Managing Director of Builderstech Solution Ltd, Agene Johnson Godwin has been sentenced to 48 years’ imprisonment for his role in a large-scale investment scam. Justice M.S. Abubakar of the Federal High Court sitting in Makurdi, Benue State, has sentenced the Managing Director after finding Godwin guilty on an amended eight-count charge filed against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court heard that the convict defrauded more than 5,000 unsuspecting investors...

Police Uncover ₦7.7bn Telecom Fraud, Arrest Six Suspects Inbox

The Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a large-scale telecommunications fraud valued at over ₦7.7 billion, following an investigation into the illegal diversion of airtime and data belonging to a Nigerian telecoms company. The fraud was uncovered by the National Cybercrime Centre of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF–NCCC), which described the operation as a sophisticated cyber-enabled scheme involving unauthorised access to the company’s internal systems. According to a press release issued on Tuesday, the investigation began...

Operatives of the Adamawa State Police Command have arrested one Abubakar Sadiq (40 years) of Boga Village, Gombi LGA, in connection with the killing of his elder brother, Alh. Sadiq Kawu Boga on 20/1/2026. The Command Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, in a statement, said two of his accomplices, Jalo Hamiyu, 35 years, and Umar Baba, 41 years, both residents of Fotta Village, Gombi LGA, were also arrested. Nguroje said during interrogation,...

Project Coordinator with the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Alhaji Danjuma Mohammed, has been remanded in the Correctional Centre over an alleged N5 billion contract fraud. Justice Keziah Ogbonna of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court also remanded Mohammed’s associate, Chibuike Echem, at the Suleja Correctional Centre pending trial. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) arraigned them before the court on 55 counts, including advance fee fraud, forgery, and the alleged award of...

Kidnappers Demands N250m, 20 Motorcycles As Ransom 

The Village Head of Kurmi Wali in Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state, Ishaku Dan’azumi, said Kidnappers who kidnapped over 100 worshippers are demanding N250m and 20 motorcycles as ransom to release the victims. Recall that on 17 January 2026, Kidnappers stormed Cherubim and Seraphim 1 and 2, as well as Evangelical church Winning All (ECWA) during church service and whisked away with the worshippers. According to Dan’azumi the Kidnappers alleged that they lost...

Indicted Coup Plotters To Face Death Penalty, Life Imprisonment

At least 16 military officers who were indicted for plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu would be sentenced to the death penalty or life imprisonment depends on the level of involvement in the failed coup attempt. The military high command has admitted that the officers who have been in detention since October 2025 were found guilty of the offence. Recall that in October 2025, military officers, ranging from the rank of captain to brigadier-general, were...

Activist Identifies Causes Of Crimes In Society

The National Coordinator, Coalition of Northern Groups, Alh. (Comr) Jamilu Aliyu Charanci has identified drug abuse as the brain behind banditry, terrorism, Kidnapping and other social vices in the society. Charanci, stated this while addressing gathering during a public lecture organised by Students Wing of the group, Adamawa State chapter held at the Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola. The lecture has the theme: “Building Responsible Student Leadership, Combating Drug Abuse, Thuggery, Hate Speech and Campus Disunity...

Troops Nabs Supplier Of Illicit Drugs To Terrorists

Suspected supplier of cannabis sativa to Boko Haram terrorists in Askira Uba, Rumirgo, Gwahi, Wamdiyo, Uvu, and Gaya in Borno State has been arrested. Lieutenant Colonel, SANI UBA, Media Information Officer Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI disclosed this in a statement, explaining that the suspect is a key conduit in the distribution of the substance across several communities within the Theatre. The statement said: “Acting on credible intelligence on 23 January...

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