LG Chairman In Kano Arrested over Land Scam

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaLG Chairman In Kano Arrested over Land Scam

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 1, 2025

The Chairman of Kiru Local Government Area of Kano State, Abdullahi Mohammed has been arrested by the Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission for allegedly selling a land originally designated for the Kafin Maiyaki Mini Stadium. A company called Mahasum was said to have purchased the plots meant for the stadium for over N100 million, with payments deposited directly into the local government chairman’s personal account. The commission’s Public Relations Officer, Kabir Abba Kabir...

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Emir of Ilorin Says Rising Cases of Gender-Based Violence Is Against Cultural, Religious Values

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaEmir of Ilorin Says Rising Cases of Gender-Based Violence Is Against Cultural, Religious Values

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 28, 2025

The rising menace of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has become a great concern to Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, emphasizing that it “goes against core cultural and religious values of compassion, justice, and the protection of the vulnerable.” The Emir who stated this at a stakeholders’ meeting in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital convened by an organisation tackling GBV in the state, the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI) with a theme, ‘Mobilizing Stakeholders for...

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Suspected Boko Haram Launches Attack On Community In Adamawa

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeriaSuspected Boko Haram Launches Attack On Community In Adamawa

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2025

Suspected members of Boko Haram insurgents have launched an attack on Kwapre village in the Hong local government area of Adamawa State. It was learnt that the Military, based in the nearby Garaha, engaged the insurgents, thereby forcing them to retreat to their hideouts. The latest attack was said to be the tenth reported incursion by Boko Haram into these communities that share borders with Sambisa forest in Borno State den of the insurgents between...

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376 Irregular Migrants Considered ‘fraudulent’ Arrested In Ogun

Crime & SecurityNational SecurityNewsNigeria376 Irregular Migrants Considered ‘fraudulent’ Arrested In Ogun

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 27, 2025

No fewer than 376 irregular migrants have been arrested in Ogun State by the Nigeria Immigration Service, who are into fraudulent activities at different levels to swindle innocent Nigerians. It was gathered that all the foreigners gained access to the country through unauthorized entry points, and none presented residence cards or any form of traveling documents after interrogation. According to the comptroller of the Ogun State command, Muhammed Akadri, they were arrested at their hideouts...

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Gunmen Kidnap 4 Female Students in Benue University

Crime & SecurityEducationNewsNigeriaGunmen Kidnap 4 Female Students in Benue University

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 27, 2025

…School Declares Mid-Semester Break Gunmen have kidnapped four female students of Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM), in Benue State. The attack, which took place between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 25 February led to widespread protests by students, prompting the university to declare a mid-semester break. According to eyewitnesses, the victims—identified as Emmanuella, Oraka, Susan, and Ella—were abducted while walking between their hostel and a reading point in the North Core area of...

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NSCDC Nabs Two Suspected Tricycle Snatchers In Anambra, Recovers Loots

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaNSCDC Nabs Two Suspected Tricycle Snatchers In Anambra, Recovers Loots

PilotnewsFebruary 26, 2025

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command has arrested two suspected  members of tricycle ( Keke) snatching syndicate in Awka. Commandant Maku Olatunde,  the NSCDC State Commandant who confirmed the arrest on Tuesday at the NSCDC State Headquarters in Awka said the suspects were apprehended after snatching a tricycle from a victim at Araba Umuzocha Awka. “On Tuesday February 25, 2025 at about 0900hours, acting on a tip- off, the command operatives...

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Mohbad’s Death: Court Dismisses Case Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMohbad’s Death: Court Dismisses Case Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry, Primeboy

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)February 25, 2025

…Nurse, Friend to Face Trial A Lagos Magistrate Court in Sabo, Yaba, has acquitted singer Abdulazeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, music promoter Sam Larry, and artist Owodunni Ibrahim, also known as Primeboy, of any involvement in the death of musician Ilerioluwa Aloba, professionally known as Mohbad. The court presided over by Magistrate Ejiro Kubenje, adopted the findings of the Lagos State Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), which indicated no case against the trio....

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Local Government Vice Chairman, Others In Zamfara Kidnapped in Zamfara

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaLocal Government Vice Chairman, Others In Zamfara Kidnapped in Zamfara

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 25, 2025

The Vice Chairman of Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State Hon. Bala Muhammad Majidadi, and three others were reportedly kidnapped by gunmen. According to security expert Bakatsine, who shared the news on his X handle, the abduction took place Monday evening while the victims were traveling from Bukkuyum to Gusau, the state capital. Bukkuyum is among the local government areas in Zamfara frequently targeted by bandits, alongside Shinkafi, Maradun, Zurmi, Anka, Talata Mafara, and...

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Delta State: Gunmen Abduct Six Worshipers, Shoot Pastor In A Church 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaDelta State: Gunmen Abduct Six Worshipers, Shoot Pastor In A Church 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)February 23, 2025

Six church members of Elyon Paradise Ministry in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State have been abducted during a vigil on Friday, shot the pastor in a brutal attack by gunmen that left the community in shock. The attack, which occurred around 10 p.m. at the church near Delta State Polytechnic, left Apostle Divine Omodia hospitalised with gunshot wounds. The attack has heightened concerns over security in religious centres, with residents calling on authorities to take swift actions...

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House Of Reps To Hold Public Hearing On Tax Reform Bills

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaHouse Of Reps To Hold Public Hearing On Tax Reform Bills

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)February 18, 2025

The leadership of the House of Representatives has announced plans by the Committee on Finance to lead a public hearing on tax reform bills on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.  This comes after the House, on February 12, debated the general principles of the bills, marking the resolution of a months-long stand-off between lawmakers and the executive branch. The consolidated bills, which were prepared in anticipation of the debate and second reading, aim to streamline tax...

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