Edo protest: Detained AAU students regain freedom
Students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, who were arrested and remanded at the Ubiaja Correctional Centre over a recent protest, have been released alongside other detainees. The release was confirmed in a statement released on Thursday by the Chief Press Secretary to Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, Patrick Ebojele. The students were among 52 persons […]
Abducted Edo doctor regains freedom after N50m ransom
An abducted medical doctor, Dr Ibrahim Tahir, has regained his freedom after his family paid a ransom of N50 million to his abductors. Dr Tahir was kidnapped alongside his younger brother on January 2, 2026, at their residence on City Pride Road, Igbira Camp, Auchi, while opening the gate to their compound. Tragically, the younger […]
JUST IN: Court strikes out FG’s criminal charges against Natasha
An Abuja High Court, on Thursday, struck out the criminal charges instituted by the Federal Government against the lawmaker representing Kogi Central, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, effectively bringing to an end a high-profile legal battle that sparked national debate. Court records showed that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation filed a Notice of Discontinuance, […]
Anambra police arrest masquerade over violent Awgbu festival attacks
The Anambra State Police Command has taken into custody a masquerade accused of carrying out unprovoked attacks on residents during a traditional festival in Awgbu, Orumba North Local Government Area (LGA). The Guardian reports that the incident disrupted public order and raised safety concerns in the community. According to a statement by the police spokesman, Tochukwu Ikenga, the arrest […]
FG confers national honours on fallen hero Uba, other soldiers
The Federal Government has conferred national honours on serving personnel and veterans of the Nigerian Army, including a brigadier general killed by terrorists in Borno State, in recognition of gallantry, sacrifice, leadership and service to the nation. The awards were presented at the 2026 Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day Gala Night held at the […]
Sowore drags AGF, IGP to court over arrests, demands N1.2bn damages
A frontline activist and politician, Mr. Omoyele Sowore, has dragged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, to court over alleged violation of his fundamental human rights. In the suit he lodged before the Federal High Court in Abuja, Sowore, who is a former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, alleged […]
US boosts Nigeria’s fight against terrorism with new supplies
The United States government has delivered critical military supplies to Nigeria in support of the country’s ongoing security operations. The United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, which disclosed this in a statement posted on its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle yesterday, noted that the supplies were handed over to the Nigerian authorities in Abuja. According to […]
Residents flee Sokoto villages in droves, as Bello Turji issues new threat
Residents of communities in the eastern part of Sokoto State, especially Tidibale, a small agrarian community in Isa Local Government Area, have started fleeing in large numbers, following fresh threats and warnings issued by bandits’ kingpin, Bello Turji. Turji’s threats came at a time when at least five persons, including a former councillor and 2019 […]
38 arrested AAU students to be released, says Edo commissioner
The Edo State Government has announced that 38 students of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, arrested during unrest in the area last weekend, will be released. The Commissioner for Education, Paddy Iyamu, told Channels Television on The Morning Brief on Wednesday that while some students were freed on Tuesday, others would regain their freedom later on […]
Victims identify alleged Owo church attackers in court
Two more prosecution witnesses on Tuesday gave vivid and harrowing accounts of the June 5, 2022 terror attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, as the Federal High Court in Abuja admitted additional exhibits from the Department of State Services. The DSS is prosecuting five suspects — Idris Omeiza (25), Al […]
