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Six killed, several injured in fresh attacks on Plateau communities
Residents of two communities in Plateau State have been plunged into mourning following coordinated attacks that claimed at least six lives and left several others hospitalised. The incidents occurred in Shonun community of Riyom Local Government Area and Hurum in Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, further heightening…
Read More »Gunmen attack GUO bus, kill driver, abduct passengers
Suspected kidnappers have attacked a commercial bus operated by GUO Transport along the Ore–Benin expressway, killing the driver and abducting several passengers in a brazen assault that highlights growing insecurity on Nigeria’s highways. According to reports, the gunmen ambushed the east-bound vehicle and opened fire on the driver, who died…
Read More »7.4-magnitude earthquake hits Northern Japan, tsunami warning issued
A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck northern Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning for waves of up to three metres. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred at 4:53 p.m. local time in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Iwate Prefecture. The tremor was…
Read More »Retired police officers protest, demand exit from pension scheme
Retired police officers and their families, under the aegis of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF), on Monday staged a protest at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, blocking one of its gates to press home their demands. The protesters are calling for the removal of the Nigeria Police…
Read More »Police arrest four suspected cultists over alleged assault, robbery
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected cultists in Ilaro, Yewa South Local Government Area, over their alleged involvement in an assault and armed robbery incident. The suspects—Samson John (25), Olufowora Michael (28), Odeh Samuel Ejeh (25), and Olajide Jeremiah (28)—were apprehended by officers attached to…
Read More »Haaland fires Man City past Arsenal as Liverpool boosts top-five hopes
Manchester City defeated Arsenal 2-1 on Sunday to seize control of the Premier League title race, while Liverpool strengthened their bid for a Champions League place with a dramatic Merseyside derby win. Arsenal, led by Mikel Arteta, had topped the table for months but is faltering at a crucial stage…
Read More »FG clarifies World Bank report, denies claims of revenue diversion
The Federal Ministry of Finance has dismissed recent media reports suggesting that a significant portion of Nigeria’s federation earnings is being diverted or concealed as “hidden spending,” describing such claims as a misinterpretation of the latest Nigeria Development Update released by the World Bank. In a statement issued on April…
Read More »NDLEA intercepts cocaine hidden in food flasks bound for UK
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted cocaine concealed in food flasks at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, preventing its export to the United Kingdom. The agency disclosed that 12 large parcels of cocaine, weighing 2.80 kilograms, were discovered hidden in false compartments of…
Read More »Police rescue all 18 abducted Benue bus passengers
All 18 passengers abducted from a Benue Links bus on April 15, 2026, have been rescued following a coordinated security operation, authorities have confirmed. The Commissioner of Police in Benue State, Ifeanyi Emenari, disclosed this on Sunday while presenting 15 of the rescued victims to Governor Hyacinth Alia at the…
Read More »Troops arrest three suspected Boko Haram logistics suppliers in Borno
Troops under Operation Hadin Kai have arrested three individuals suspected of providing logistical support to Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in Borno State. Security sources disclosed that the suspects were apprehended on April 13 in the Abari general area of Monguno Local Government Area during an operation conducted by personnel of the…
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