5 ECWA Worshipers in Captivity After Church Attack by Bandits

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria5 ECWA Worshipers in Captivity After Church Attack by Bandits

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 23, 2026

Panic gripped residents of Omugo community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State on Sunday after armed men stormed a church service and abducted worshippers in a brazen daylight attack. The incident occurred at the Evangelical Church of West Africa (ECWA), where gunmen reportedly invaded the premises during worship and opened fire to disperse the congregation before whisking away their victims. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, eight persons were initially taken by...

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Nigeria Ready to Support Global Energy Stability, Says Information Minister

NewsNigeriaPoliticsNigeria Ready to Support Global Energy Stability, Says Information Minister

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)March 23, 2026

The Federal Government has declared Nigeria’s readiness to support global energy stability amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, signalling the country’s intention to play a more active role in the global oil market. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Assistant on Media, Rabiu Ibrahim. Idris said Nigeria remains strategically positioned to contribute to global energy security at a...

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Police In Delta Arrest 15 Suspected Rapists 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaPolice In Delta Arrest 15 Suspected Rapists 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 23, 2026

The Police Command in Delta State has confirmed that additional 11 suspects linked to Thursday’s alleged sexual assault in Ozoro community have been arrested. The Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Bright Edafe, in a statement issued in Asaba, the state capital, said the latest arrests bring the total number of suspects in custody to 15 in connection with the incident, following a crackdown on those allegedly involved. According the PPRO, stressed the...

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Ozoro Festival: PANDEF Seeks Urgent Investigation Into Alleged Female Harassment, Assault  

NewsNigeriaPoliticsOzoro Festival: PANDEF Seeks Urgent Investigation Into Alleged Female Harassment, Assault  

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 23, 2026

Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEL), the apex social and political body of the people of the Niger Delta region, has called on the Nigerian police to act without further delay and investigate the alleged female harassment and assault at the Ozoro festival, Delta State. The socio-cultural and political organisation, in a statement on Monday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Chief Dr. Obiuwevbi Ominimini, noted that on no account should any traditional practice jeopardise the...

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I Remain In PDP Despite Leadership Crisis-Gov Mohammed 

NewsNigeriaPoliticsI Remain In PDP Despite Leadership Crisis-Gov Mohammed 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 22, 2026

Bauçhi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed has reiterated his stand to remain in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), despite ongoing internal leadership criss within the party. Governor Mohammed, speaking to Journalists in Bauchi, reaffirmed his political position, dismissed speculation about a possible defection, and called for mature, issue-based politics ahead of the 2026 general elections. He expressed confidence in resolving the issues through dialogue and strategic engagement, describing the issues within the party as “not insurmountable....

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Mobile Court Convicts 31 Traffic Offenders 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMobile Court Convicts 31 Traffic Offenders 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 22, 2026

No fewer than 31 traffic offenders have been convicted by the mobile court attached to the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Delta State Sector Command during its Eid-el-Fitri Sallah Special Patrol on Friday, along the Onitsha–Asaba axis of the Benin expressway. The Mobile Court prosecuted 32 offenders for 89 traffic violations, of whom 31 were convicted. The offences recorded during the operation included failure to install speed-limiting devices, tyre violations, overloading, driver’s licence violations, number...

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Tanker Explosion Thrown Parts Of Lagos Into Darkness 

NewsNigeriaTanker Explosion Thrown Parts Of Lagos Into Darkness 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 22, 2026

Some parts of Lagos State are experiencing a power outage following a fire along the Lekki-Epe Expressway, triggered by an accident involving a moving vehicle and a stationary gas tanker. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company, EKEDC, confirmed the power outage in a statement, listing affected areas communities to include Medallion feeder, such as Medallion Company, as well as Sangotedo, Majek, Fidiso, Awoyaya, Container, Eputu, Lagasa, Losoro, Kajola, and Onisan, all linked to the Ibeju 33kv...

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21 Suspected Cultists, Fake News Peddlers In Police Net

NewsNigeriaPolitics21 Suspected Cultists, Fake News Peddlers In Police Net

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 22, 2026

Twenty-one (21) suspected cultists and two fake news peddlers who used a social media platform to make inciting comments capable of causing chaos within Plateau State have been arrested by operatives of the Plateau State command. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo, attributed the success recorded to the State Commissioner, CP Bassey Ewah, directive to all Area Commanders, DPOs and Tactical Team Commanders on the need to tighten Patrol and Raid Operations within...

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APC Rejoices With Muslims, Urges Nigerians To Pray For Peace, Unity

NewsNigeriaPoliticsAPC Rejoices With Muslims, Urges Nigerians To Pray For Peace, Unity

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)March 21, 2026

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejoiced with Nigerians, especially the Muslim Ummah, on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. The party, in a goodwill message on Friday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, urged Nigerians to sustain their prayers for peace, unity, and progress of  the nation. The message reads, “A major Islamic festival to express gratitude to Allah for strength during the holy month of Ramadan, Eid-el-Fitr marks the successful completion of...

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Troops Capture Terrorist, Recover Rustled Livestock 

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Capture Terrorist, Recover Rustled Livestock 

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)March 21, 2026

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recovered rustled livestock in Arewa Local Government Area of Kebbi State, after it repelled a suspected attack by Lakurawa terrorists. Security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama who posted the development via his X handle, said the incident occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on March 19, when troops of 1 Battalion, in collaboration with forest rangers, came under a probing attack at Kumchi Baba village. Security sources said the...

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