KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted 10 passengers, including a recently discharged corps member, on the Ijebu-Ode–Ibadan road. Kidnappers reportedly increased their ransom demand from N20m to N25m. Police and vigilantes entered …
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KEY POINTS Nigerian Army rewards Private Utim Terwase with ₦500,000 for rejecting an alleged kidnapper’s bribe. The soldier reportedly apprehended the suspect after an attempted escape and handed him over …
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KEY POINTS Joint security operations rescued eight abducted people in Kaduna between October 31 and November 2. ONSA, DSS, police, military and the Kaduna State Government coordinated the operation. Police …
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KEY POINTS Gunmen abducted six mourners travelling from Kano to Benue. The kidnappers reportedly demanded ₦15 million for their release. Police and local vigilantes are working to rescue the victims. …
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KEY POINTS Troops reportedly killed Abu Hajara, an ISWAP Shura Council member, and senior commander Abul Walid in Kukawa. The operation followed a separate engagement in Buni Yadi in which …
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KEY POINTS Police dismiss Sowore’s alleged kidnapping in Ado-Ekiti. AAC presidential candidate sustains minor injury and receives treatment. Ekiti police commissioner orders investigation to identify those involved. The Ekiti State …
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KEY POINTS Adeyemi denies 22 charges involving alleged N30.8bn fraud. ICPC alleges forgery, impersonation and unauthorised payments. Court adjourns trial and possible bail hearing to November 9. The Independent Corrupt …
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KEY POINTS Reps invite INEC chairman Amupitan to explain 2027 election readiness. Lawmakers raise concerns over voter registration, technology and funding. Amupitan will brief the Electoral Matters Committee, not the …
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KEY POINTS Tinubu sends the convicted offenders amendment bill to the Senate. The proposal covers agreements with Commonwealth and non-Commonwealth countries. The Senate Committee on Rules and Business will consider …
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KEY POINTS Nigeria’s first Ebola patient was evacuated to Switzerland for further treatment. Health authorities identified 53 contacts and continued monitoring for possible infections. Nigeria could declare the outbreak over …
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