An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, on Friday, ordered the remand of two men, Victor Christian and Success Samuel, over alleged unlawful possession of firearms and ammunition. Christian, 43, and Samuel, 29, are standing trial on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy, membership of a proscribed confraternity and illegal possession of firearms, preferred against them by the police. The prosecutor, SP Josephine Ikhayere, told the court that the defendants, alongside others still at large, allegedly committed the offences on October 4, 2025, at about 10:05pm in the Nebanu area of Ishashi, Lagos State. Ikhayere alleged that the duo belonged to the Aiye…
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Two members of the Community Volunteer Guards have been killed during an attack on Mbamsorun Iwanev, Mbagwem, in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected armed herders. Eyewitnesses identified the slain guards as Ikpa Bagu and Age Aondowase. The assault, which reportedly threw the community into panic, forced residents to flee as the attackers opened fire and unleashed terror in the area. Community sources said one person was also abducted during the incident but was later released unharmed without the payment of ransom. Residents, who described the situation as tense, identified Gbeleve and Amile as major crossing points…
The Gombe State Police Command has arrested five suspects over alleged criminal conspiracy and possession of counterfeit United States currency, alongside substances believed to be mercury. The command, on Friday, paraded the suspects, saying they were arrested during intelligence-led operations carried out by operatives attached to the Dukku Divisional Police Headquarters. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Buhari Abdullahi, disclosed that four of the suspects were apprehended at about 11am in Dukku town with counterfeit foreign currency. He identified them as Kabiru Abubakar, 29, of Dugge Quarters, Dukku; Abubakar Aliyu, 30, of Basirda Quarters, Dukku; Abdulrahman Mustapha,…
Suspected bandits have abducted a Baptist Church pastor, Daniel Bagama, alongside his three daughters in Tudun Bussa village, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The abduction was disclosed by the President of the Kaduna Baptist Conference, Rev. Ishaya Adamu Jangado, in a letter copied to the Christian Association of Nigeria. “I write to inform you that bandits have abducted a Baptist Church Pastor, Pastor Daniel Bagama and his three daughters at Tudun Bussa village, Chikun local government area of Kaduna state,” the letter read. Jangado said the incident occurred late on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at about 11pm, when…
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party, citing lingering internal crises and leadership disputes within the party. The governor announced his decision in a letter addressed to the NNPP Chairman of Diso–Chiranchi Ward in Gwale Local Government Area, stating that the resignation would take effect from Sunday, January 25, 2026. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, Yusuf expressed appreciation to the party for the opportunity and support it offered him since he joined its fold in 2022. “I write with a deep sense of gratitude to formally notify the…
Founder of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has disclosed how an alleged fraudster once impersonated him in a bid to extort money from unsuspecting individuals. Oyedepo made the revelation while delivering a sermon during a midweek church service, where he warned members against falling prey to fraudulent schemes disguised as spiritual requests. According to the cleric, the impostor claimed to be him and contacted victims under the pretext of soliciting assistance. The scheme, however, was eventually uncovered after one of the victims attempted to confirm the claim. He explained that the matter…
No fewer than three persons were killed while another sustained injuries on Thursday following fresh attacks by suspected armed men in parts of Benue State. The incidents occurred in Buruku, Okokolo and Naka local government areas, where residents were thrown into panic by coordinated assaults in the early hours of the day. In Buruku Local Government Area, gunmen reportedly invaded Mbakura Mbagen community at about 3:30 a.m., killing two members of the state’s Civil Protection Guards. The victims were identified as John Kunde and Sughter Orbunde. During the attack, the assailants were said to have abducted a resident, Aondowase Ager,…
The Omoluabi Coalition has criticised the growing involvement of Hakeem Baba Ahmed in opposition politics, accusing him of working to undermine opposition unity ahead of the 2027 general election. In a statement issued on Friday and signed by its Convener, Olumide Obayemi, the group faulted Baba Ahmed’s repeated calls on former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race. The coalition said the decision to seek elective office is a constitutional and personal right that cannot be dictated by individuals who lack any democratic mandate. It expressed concern that Baba Ahmed, since leaving President Bola Tinubu’s administration,…
A stray dog has caused panic at the Kpakungu Muslim cemetery in Minna, the Niger State capital, after it allegedly gained entry into the burial ground and attempted to dig up a grave. The incident, which occurred around 6pm, was said to have thrown residents in the area into confusion after the dog forced its way through the fence and began clawing at a grave within the cemetery. Eyewitnesses said the security guard on duty raised the alarm, prompting neighbours to rush to the scene amid fears that an intruder had entered the burial ground. However, the residents were said…
The national electricity grid on Friday collapsed for the first time in 2026, throwing many parts of the country into darkness. Data obtained from the Nigerian Independent System Operator showed that power generation dropped to zero megawatts. The agency also indicated that load allocation to the 11 electricity distribution companies fell to zero megawatts as of 1pm. The affected distribution companies are Benin, Eko, Enugu, Ikeja, Jos, Kaduna, Kano, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja and Yola, all of which recorded zero allocation during the period.