At least five soldiers and three members of the Civilian Joint Task Force were killed when suspected Boko Haram insurgents launched an early morning assault on a military formation in Mandaragirau, Biu Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack, which occurred around 3 a.m. on Friday, targeted a Forward Operating Base under the 25 Brigade, Sector 2 of Operation HADIN KAI. In a statement issued by the Acting Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lt. Col. Haruna Sani, the military said the terrorists attempted to penetrate sections of the base amid heavy rainfall and poor visibility. According to…
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A housewife, Umma Bashir, has approached a Sharia Court in Kaduna State over a dispute with her husband, Bashir Ibrahim, accusing him of renting out her bedroom without informing her. The matter came before Sharia Court II sitting in Magajin Gari, where the woman alleged that her husband deprived her and their two children of adequate accommodation after leasing out one of the rooms allocated to them. Testifying before the court, Umma said her husband had initially provided two rooms for her family but later rented out one of the rooms without her knowledge. She told the court that she…
The family of a teacher at Federal Government College, Anka, Zamfara State, Mallam Mustapha Maru, has alleged that bandits killed him after collecting over N3 million in ransom, a smartphone and personal belongings during negotiations for his release. Maru, a Civic Education teacher, was abducted on May 4 while returning to the school from his hometown in Maru Local Government Area after spending the weekend with his family. He was reportedly travelling with a newly admitted Senior Secondary School student, Summayah Abubakar, when armed bandits ambushed their vehicle along the Anka road, opening fire on passengers. The attack turned tragic…
A Grade I Area Court sitting in Lugbe, Abuja, has dissolved a 13-year-old marriage between Gaminana Aminat and her husband, Musa Abdulrahab, following allegations of battery, neglect and persistent disrespect. The court, presided over by Aliyu Kagarko, granted the divorce in accordance with Islamic law after Aminat sought the dissolution of the union, citing repeated mistreatment by her husband. Kagarko also directed the petitioner to observe the mandatory three-month “Iddah” period before entering into another marriage. Testifying before the court, Aminat said she married Abdulrahab under Islamic law in 2012 and that the marriage was blessed with three children. She…
Former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. AbdulGaniyu Ambali, has passed away at the age of 68. The distinguished veterinary medicine scholar and former university administrator reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday at his residence in Oloje Estate, Ilorin, Kwara State, after a brief illness. His death was announced by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Egbewole (SAN), in a statement issued by the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr Kunle Akogun. According to the statement, Ambali, who served as the ninth Vice-Chancellor of the university between 2012 and 2017, died on Saturday morning.…
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has suspended vigils and overnight prayer programmes across its branches nationwide amid growing security concerns in the country. The directive, which takes immediate effect, was contained in an internal circular issued on Friday by the church’s leadership and signed by the Director of Administration at its International Headquarters and Nigeria, Temitope Olawale. According to the circular, all church activities, including services, meetings and other programmes, must now end by 8pm until further notice as part of measures aimed at safeguarding worshippers and church workers. The church said the decision was prompted by the…
The Ondo State Anti-Land Grabbing Task Force has intensified its campaign against illegal land dealings, warning that individuals who have repeatedly ignored its invitations will soon face arrest and prosecution. Chairman of the Task Force and the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo (SAN), disclosed that several suspects who have consistently failed to honour invitations issued by the agency have been identified and are now being tracked by law enforcement authorities. Ajulo said the Task Force had consistently adopted a conciliatory approach by inviting parties involved in land disputes, examining relevant documents and seeking peaceful resolutions before…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Friday signed an executive order imposing restrictions on the movement of commercial motorcycles across the state as part of efforts to tackle rising security concerns and strengthen law enforcement. The directive, known as Executive Order No. 002 of 2026, bars commercial motorcycle operators, popularly called okada riders, from operating between 10:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. statewide. The development comes amid growing concern over insecurity in parts of Oyo State, including the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted from schools in Oriire Local Government Area more than 20 days ago. Speaking during the signing…
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Chief Segun Odusanya as the new Head of Service of the state. The appointment, which takes effect from June 6, 2026, was announced in a statement issued on Friday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan. Odusanya succeeds Mr Bayo Philips, who retired from the state public service after attaining the mandatory retirement age. According to the statement, Aiyedatiwa expressed appreciation to Philips for his contributions to the growth and development of Ondo State during his years in service and wished him success in his future endeavours.…
Two men have been sentenced to one year imprisonment each by a Magistrate Court sitting in Ilesa, Osun State, for stealing construction materials from a federal road project along the Ilesa-Ibadan Expressway. The convicts, identified as Damilare Oladunjoye and Azeez Ibironke, were found guilty of theft after being prosecuted by the Osun State Security Network Agency, popularly known as Amotekun Corps. According to a statement issued on Friday by the corps’ spokesperson, Yusuf Idowu Abass, the suspects were apprehended during a routine night patrol by Amotekun operatives on the expressway. Abass disclosed that the patrol team became suspicious after spotting…