Ogun: Soldier killed as kidnappers strike in Mowe
A suspected kidnapping attempt in Ogun State turned deadly after gunmen opened fire on soldiers who intervened, killing one security operative and injuring another.
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Bandit leader explains why General’s wife remains captive
A notorious bandit leader has claimed he withheld the release of a retired general’s wife to prevent security agencies from claiming success, while laying down fresh conditions for peace talks.
Abducted Oyo principal speaks again from kidnapper’s den
“Please, I have come to make some clarification. Today makes it 24 days that we have been in this place.
Dele Momodu sparks internet frenzy, picks self as Atiku’s running mate
Ovation Magazine publisher Dele Momodu has stirred intense political speculation by uploading a mock campaign poster on social media nominating himself as the 2027 running mate to African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar.
Nigerian troops rescue 360 captives from Boko Haram enclave
Although locals and security sources said Boko Haram released the captives, the army said it rescued them following a major
Court declares N110bn SUV allowance for lawmakers unlawful
A Federal High Court has ruled that the National Assembly’s N110 billion allocation for lawmakers’ SUVs was unlawful and violated
No abducted schoolchild died in captivity, Oyo Police warn against fake news
The Oyo State Police Command has debunked reports that one of the abducted Oriire schoolchildren died in captivity, insisting the claim is false and unsupported by any security agency.
Oyo school abduction: Full list of what terrorists want
Terrorists holding 46 abducted pupils and teachers in Oyo State have reportedly demanded the release of detained Ansaru commanders, a ₦1bn ransom, two Hilux vehicles and the implementation of Sharia-related law before freeing their captives, according to Saturday PUNCH.
Boko Haram beheads soldiers, three CJTF members in Borno military base attack
Boko Haram terrorists attacked a military base in Mandaragirau, Borno State, killing five soldiers and three CJTF members before troops repelled the assault and retained control of the facility.