A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has sentenced one Tobor Efeturi Godspower to eight years imprisonment for impersonating a foreign military officer and possession of fraudulent documents. According to a statement released on Tuesday, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, Godspower was arraigned by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano In a bold move to curb rising criminal activities and restore law and order within Minna, the capital of Niger State, Governor Umar Mohammed Bago has issued a sweeping executive order targeting thuggery, drug-related offenses, and street violence. The executive order, released on Tuesday, outlines a series of strict measures, including…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Niger State Government has announced new restrictions on vehicular movement within the state capital, limiting movement from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. as part of efforts to address rising insecurity in the region. Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago made the announcement during a security stakeholders’ meeting attended by traditional rulers and…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs reports that on April 20, 2025, security operatives conducted a successful operation against armed bandits on the outskirts of Karda village in Yantumaki B Ward of Danmusa Local Government Area. Acting on intelligence provided by its security formation regarding bandit activities…
Korede Abdullah in Lagos Between April 14 and 20, 2025, troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army conducted extensive operations across the Niger Delta region, successfully dismantling 16 illegal refineries and arresting 23 suspected oil thieves and other criminal elements. According to a press statement on Sunday, signed by the acting Deputy Director…
A new wave of deadly attacks by Boko Haram and its Islamic State-backed faction ISWAP has reignited fear in Nigeria’s North-East, particularly in Borno, Yobe, and parts of Adamawa State. Since January 2025, over 34 attacks have been documented, leaving hundreds dead, thousands displaced, and security operatives scrambling to contain the escalating violence. Hussaini Kafi…
*Peace Remains Elusive In 2025 alone, 35 Nigerian states collectively allocated a staggering N214 billion toward improving security funding local security outfits, purchasing arms, and setting up defence initiatives. The aim, according to data from Open States, was clear: end the rising tide of violence across the country. Yet, insecurity has persisted. From 2019 to…
The University of Ibadan has expressed concern about the rising exploitation of female students, who are increasingly resorting to egg donation for financial gain. In a memo issued on Friday the University Health Service cautioned that although egg donation is crucial for families facing infertility, it carries health risks and should not be treated as…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has announced the rescue and repatriation of three Nigerian teenagers trafficked to Ghana under the pretence of job opportunities. Authorities describe the incident as part of a growing trend of exploitation by trusted relatives. In a statement released on Friday by the Commission’s Director of Media, Public Relations, and…
Hussaini Kafi in Kano Gunmen have attacked Faruruwa community in Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State, abducting the son of a prominent trader in a brazen Thursday evening raid, AHR has learned. The attack occurred around 7:00 p.m., when the armed men stormed the quiet community, firing sporadically into the air to disperse residents…
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