… Frustrated residents flee from their homes Residents across 23 communities in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State have fled their homes following a threat by the notorious bandits’ leader, Dogo to attack them if they fail to pay levies of over N100m he placed on the communities mainly situated in Tsafe west, Tsafe Local Government Area of the state. The affected communities, it was gathered include Kunchin-Kalgo N20m, Sungawa N15m, Rakyabu N15, Kwaren...

Fifty persons have been arrested by the Operatives of the FCT Command of the Nigeria Police Force for their alleged involvement in the vandalism and theft of highway sewage manhole covers and other heinous crimes in Abuja. The police in the nation’s capital city also recovered over 25 manhole covers, vehicles and other equipment used for committing the crime. FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, while parading the suspects in Abuja, said police operatives...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dismissed 27 officers from its workforce over “fraudulent activities and misconduct.” The action, taken in 2024, was based on the recommendation of the EFCC Staff Disciplinary Committee and was ratified by the Commission’s Executive Chairman, Mr. Ola Olukoyede. In a statement issued on Monday, Olukoyede reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to integrity and zero tolerance for corruption. “Every modicum of allegation against any staff of the Commission would...

…Police Begin Investigation The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a Catholic priest, Joseph Enyinaya, in connection with the alleged murder of a boy at St. Columbus Catholic Church in Amaimo, Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state. The tragic incident took place on 31 December 2024 when the boy reportedly set off fireworks within the church premises. According to reports, the priest allegedly shot the boy during the incident. Speaking to...

Gunmen operating in Ihiala Local government area of Anambra State have killed seven people. The incident happened on Monday. West African Pilot News learnt that out of the seven person killed, two were unarmed civilians who were in a compound planning a burial that was to take place on January 2, while the other were security operatives. A viral video being circulated on social media showed the body of two of the victims, who are...