The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has rescued two suspected “one chance” robbers from a mob attack in the Utako area of Abuja, warning residents against taking the law into their hands. The command said the intervention followed a distress call received by the Utako Police Division at about 11am on Thursday, prompting the deployment of operatives to the scene. In a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, officers arrived to find an angry crowd assaulting two male suspects, later identified as Kefas Akaye and Uya Ugwowere. The suspects were extracted from the…
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Suspected armed bandits have launched fresh attacks on Jindani and Mai Kaho villages in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, with residents reporting deaths, injuries and abductions. The attacks were reported in a post shared on X on Friday by a security analyst, Bakatsine, who said the assailants stormed the rural communities late at night. According to the report, several villagers were caught unawares during the invasion, resulting in casualties and the abduction of some residents. An elderly woman was said to be among those who lost their lives in the incident. Bakatsine noted that the victims were civilians…
The Tanimu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has announced plans to challenge the judgment of a Federal High Court in Ibadan which nullified its National Convention, insisting that the party’s leadership remains lawful and stable. In a statement released on Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the faction said it had already briefed its legal team to file an appeal and pursue all available judicial remedies to defend the outcome of the Ibadan convention. The Ibadan court had declined to grant an order of mandamus sought by the party, holding that such a move would…
Suspected gunmen have launched a deadly attack on Okporojo community in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, with residents reporting multiple deaths and the abduction of several persons. Sources said the assailants stormed the community in an ambush, setting houses ablaze and shooting indiscriminately before fleeing with some residents. Eyewitnesses claimed that a number of villagers were killed during the invasion, while others were forcefully taken away by the attackers. A video circulating on social media showed several buildings engulfed in flames, as distressed residents appealed to the state government and security agencies for urgent intervention. As…
By Mercy Roland CEO, MercySpeaks Initiatives Instagram: mercyspeaks_initiatives In a world that constantly demands strength, productivity, and quick answers, many people—parents, teenagers, and adults alike—are struggling simply to show up. On some days, showing up gently is not weakness; it is wisdom. Teenagers today are navigating complex emotions while trying to understand who they are. Social pressure, expectations, and constant online exposure can make their inner world feel overwhelming. When adults rush to correct, dismiss, or silence these emotions, young people learn to hide rather than heal. Parents play a critical role—not by fixing every feeling, but by creating safe…
A middle-aged man, simply identified as Goke, slumped and died while attempting to cross the road in the Ogbonmo area of Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday morning, attracted the attention of passers-by, who gathered at the scene and recorded videos in a bid to help identify the man and locate his family. In a video sighted by Weekend HOPE and shared on Facebook by a user, Adeyemi Kendrick, the man’s Android phone and a pharmacy receipt were seen beside him at the scene. A narrator in the seven-minute, 53-second video said,…
A prosecution witness on Thursday told the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja that a sum of $6.23m was allegedly withdrawn from the Central Bank of Nigeria using forged documents during the tenure of the former CBN Governor, Godwin Emefiele. The witness, Bashirudden Maishanu, an Assistant Director at the apex bank and the 11th prosecution witness, testified before Justice Hamza Muazu in the ongoing trial instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission against Emefiele. Led in evidence by the EFCC’s Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo, Maishanu said the cash was withdrawn from the Garki branch of the…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a husband and wife for allegedly staging their own abduction and extorting N10m from their families and associates. The suspects, identified simply as Fred and Goodness, were said to have concocted the fake kidnapping to raise funds for the husband’s planned return to the United States after expected financial support from sponsors failed to come through. Police sources said the couple reported themselves abducted on January 7 and subsequently contacted relatives and close friends, demanding ransom for their release. Believing the claims, family members reportedly raised the sum of N10m within three days…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested two suspected armed robbers and rescued an abducted woman during separate security operations in Mubi North and Hong Local Government Areas of Adamawa State. The incidents were disclosed by a security analyst, Zagazola Makama, who cited sources within the security agencies. According to him, the first operation occurred around 2:30 a.m. on January 29, following a distress call Barama community in Mubi North. Troops were said to have swiftly mobilised to the area, where they intercepted two suspects allegedly attempting to rob a student of the Federal Polytechnic, Mubi, in the students’ village.…
By Tom Garba, Yola The All Progressives Congress (APC), stakeholders from Mubi North Local Government Area held a crucial meeting that reinforced party cohesion and grassroots mobilization efforts. The high-profile stakeholders’ gathering, convened under the chairmanship of Hon. Joshua Atiku, who serves as the Chairman of APC Stakeholders in Mubi North, brought together a broad cross-section of party leaders and members. In attendance were: All State Executive Committee (Exco) members from Mubi North; All 27 Local Government area Executive Committees (Excos) across 11 wards officials of the Local government and More than 50 prominent stakeholders from the area. The…