No fewer than 23 farmers and fishermen in the village of Malam Karanti near Baga, in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State, have been killed by terrorists Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP. It was reported that Malam Karanti is an ISWAP enclave where civilians often farm and fish despite risks. The terrorists were said to have assembled the farmers and fishermen in Malam Karanti, a village five kilometres from Baga, and...

A Federal High Court in Lagos presided over by Justice Daniel Osiagor has convicted 10 Thai sailors and their vessel named MV Chayanee Naree for trafficking 32.9 kilograms of cocaine from Brazil into Nigeria through the Apapa seaport, Lagos. The conviction came after over three years of diligent prosecution by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA). The convicted sailors who are all nationals of Thailand include: Krilerk Tanakhan; Boonlert Hansoongnern; Jakkarin Booncharoen; Thammarong Put-tlek;...

The Operation Safe Haven has announced that no fewer than 10 people have been killed and several cows rustled in the renewed violence in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The recent surge of violence in Riyom reportedly stemmed from farm destruction, cattle rustling, and attacks on livestock carried out by individuals from both Fulani and Berom communities. A statement from Operation Safe Haven says that the renewed violence in the council area began...

At least 12 persons have been arrested in connection with acts of terrorism in Kwara State. The General Officer Commanding, GOC, 2 Division, Major General Obinna Onubogu, made this known after a recent visit to the camps in the Kaiama and Baruten local government areas of Kwara State. The suspects, according to the Nigerian Army, are members of a breakaway group of the Boko Haram insurgents known as Mahmuda. The terrorists are said to have...

An 18-year-old bride, Saudat Jibril, has been arrested in the Farawa area of Kano State for allegedly slitting the throat of her husband, just nine days after their wedding. The victim, 30-year-old Salisu Idris, was reportedly attacked with a sharp knife in their home. Police say the motive behind the act is still unclear. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Kano State Police Command, Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said: “Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner...

Amid growing concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, the Senate has resolved to hold a National Security Summit aimed at finding practical solutions to the country’s multifaceted security challenges. The summit, which will run for three days in Abuja, is expected to bring together representatives from the Federal, State, and Local Governments, alongside traditional rulers, security agencies, and student unions. It will provide a platform for all stakeholders to have frank and holistic discussions on...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), following multiple petitions alleging financial misconduct. According to an official statement released on Tuesday, the EFCC stated that Otse was invited for questioning after receiving several petitions concerning alleged financial crimes. Despite multiple invitations sent to his known addresses and communication channels, he failed to honour them. Consequently, the Commission obtained a lawful remand order...