Gunmen shot dead a 56-year-old man and kidnapped his wife during a late-night raid on a home in Takulashe village, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, police and community sources said. The attack occurred at about 9:30pm on January 2, 2026, when assailants stormed the residence and opened fire. The deceased has been identified as Bla Abakar Maulud, while his wife, 48-year-old Maimuna Shaibu, was taken away by the attackers and remains missing. Security analyst Zagazola Makama posted an early account of the incident on X, which was later reported to police the following morning. Officers led by the…
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Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said he was informed that his name appeared on a list of individuals allegedly marked for elimination by the United States on the same day American forces carried out air operations in north-west Nigeria. Gumi made the disclosure in a video message to worshippers that has since circulated widely online. He said an unnamed contact in Abuja called him early in the morning to warn that a security meeting had identified him among those to be targeted. “I was told that my name was among those listed by the Americans for elimination through an…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged other States to emulate Rivers State’s rare ability to build a broad-based, cross-party political alliance, for the reelection of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, declaring that no state currently matches the Rivers State “Rainbow Coalition” model ahead of the 2027 general elections. Wike said this during his thank-you visit to Ahoada West Local Government Area of Rivers State southern Nigeria. The Minister insisted that Rivers State has consistently demonstrated an uncommon capacity to mobilise support across political divides. According to him, politics in Rivers State now transcends party affiliations…
A Point-of-Sale operator, identified as 38-year-old Raphael Eletanye, was killed during an armed robbery on the evening of January 3 along Murtala Muhammad Way, Edo State police have said. Police said the attack occurred at about 9:50pm near Upper Uwa Junction, where Eletanye ran his business. Witnesses told investigators that several men arrived in an unregistered white minibus, stormed the stall and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The Divisional Police Officer from Esigie Division was dispatched immediately. It was leant that officers found the wounded trader and rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he succumbed to his injuries.…
Gunmen who abducted two brothers in Auchi, Edo State, on January 2 have demanded N200 million for their release but later agreed to accept N100 million, the victims’ family and police said on Sunday. The victims, identified as Ibrahim and Tahir Abu, were seized at about 8:30pm on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, the Edo State Police Command confirmed. The senior family member, Momoh Tahir, told reporters the kidnappers phoned the family with an initial N200 million demand before negotiations brought the figure down to N100 million, adding the household was still seeking further reductions. Ibrahim Abu is a…
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has paid glowing tribute to the late Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Temitayo Oluseye Oluwatuyi, as he marked one year since his passing, describing him as a dependable partner in governance whose legacy of selfless service remains indelible. In a heartfelt remembrance message on the solemn anniversary, Governor Aiyedatiwa said the pain of Oluwatuyi’s death remains deep, but noted that the State is grateful for a life devoted to integrity, humility and dedicated public service. He described the late SSG as a man of rare character who served Ondo State…
A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the Mobile Police Squadron 13 facility in Makurdi, Benue State, including sections of its administrative offices and armoury. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the incident on Sunday, saying the blaze affected the building housing the mobile police unit, though full details were still being compiled. The Police Public Relations Officer, Udeme Edet, acknowledged the development but said the command was yet to conclude its preliminary assessment. “Yes, I am aware of the fire outbreak at the Mopol 13 facility in Makurdi, but I will get back to you,” she said. Eyewitnesses said…
At least 30 people are feared dead following an attack by suspected bandits on a community in Niger State, with several others reportedly abducted during the assault. The attackers, believed to have emerged from the Kainji Lake National Park, stormed a village market in Kabe District, Borgu Local Government Area, where they unleashed terror on residents. Witnesses said the assailants set the market on fire after looting food items and other goods, leaving widespread destruction in their wake. Residents further disclosed that the gunmen opened fire on villagers and abducted several people, particularly along routes leading into the vast Kainji…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has dismissed as false a purported timetable for the 2027 General Election making the rounds online, urging the public and the media to ignore it. In a statement issued in Abuja, the Chief Press Secretary to the INEC Chairman, Mr Adedayo Oketola, said the document did not originate from the commission and should not be accorded any credibility. He stressed that INEC has not released any timetable or schedule of activities for the 2027 polls, describing the circulating material as misleading. According to him, the commission conducts its operations strictly in line with the…
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, to investigate multiple sexual misconduct allegations leveled against Pastor Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries. The order follows a surge of outrage over viral claims circulating on social media in recent days. Reports indicate that Pastor Okafor voluntarily stepped aside from his pastoral duties on New Year’s Day as the allegations gained momentum. Several women, including Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, have come forward with claims against the cleric. Last Sunday, the pastor publicly apologised to Ogala during…