You would recall that at least 30 people were taken during the evening attack, which also left three dead. A community leader, Olusegun Olukotun, whose relatives were among the victims, said the abductors had begun contacting families and grouping hostages according to their relations. He said he escaped through a window with one of his […]
The district head, Muhammad Sanid Dantani, said the community remains traumatised and has turned to prayer as authorities continue rescue efforts. Armed bandits invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, on Monday and kidnapped 25 students. The attack occurred less than an hour after security personnel assigned to the school reportedly withdrew, a […]
Details remain unclear, but according to local reports, several students were taken during the late-night raid. A source from a Catholic church in the state confirmed the incident, saying the school was still trying to determine the exact number of victims. He added that an official statement would be issued later. The Niger State Police […]
The sentencing was announced by Justice James Omotosho. Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment for Counts 4, 5, and 6 of the seven-count charges, while he was handed a 20-year jail term for Count 2. Justice James Omotosho, while delivering judgment, said the prosecution proved its case in the seven counts against Kanu beyond a reasonable […]
Fabiyi alleged that investigators at the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja had reviewed the case file and identified key suspects in an alleged cover-up. He also claimed Mohbad’s wife had voluntarily turned herself in, but said authorities were now seeking to cover up the matter. The actor accused some police officers of attempting to […]
Nigeria’s captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, narrowly missed out on the Women’s Player of the Year crown, which went to Morocco’s Ghizlane Chebbak. In the men’s category, Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi claimed the Player of the Year Award, finishing ahead of Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen and Egypt’s Mohamed Salah, ending Nigeria’s recent run of back-to-back wins. The ceremony extended […]
In wrestling, Christiana Ogunsanya dominated Uzbekistan’s Shokhida Akhmedova 11-1 in the 53kg freestyle final, while Miesinnei Genesis settled for silver in the women’s 50kg freestyle after a 5-1 loss to Aktenge Keunimjaeva of Uzbekistan. On the track, Nigeria’s quartet of Bada Toyin, Ezechukwu Miracle, Omokwe Maria, and Nweke Cynthia powered to gold in the women’s […]
A viral video captured the moment he halted the show and ordered the pair to leave, prompting mixed reactions from the audience. The incident sparked heated debate online, further intensified by the singer’s comments during an Instagram live session. Burna Boy insisted he wants only committed supporters at his shows, arguing that his actions were […]
A video showing armed men storming the Christ Apostolic Church in the Eruku community recently went viral, with several worshippers reportedly abducted. The incident occurred shortly after 25 students of Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, were kidnapped in Kebbi. In a statement on X, Davido expressed sympathy for the victims, describing the incidents […]
The decision followed the dismissal of three fresh motions filed by Kanu, which the court held to be without merit. Tensions rose during the ruling when Kanu interjected, insisting that the court could not move forward because he had not filed his final written address. Raising his voice, he challenged the legality of the charges […]