A family in Benin City has been forced to flee their home following an attack by relatives who demanded that their daughters undergo female genital mutilation (FGM). Mrs. Obanor Mary, the mother of the girls, told reporters that she was…
The Nigerian Navy is set to deploy armed fighter drones to intensify efforts against illegal oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism in the Niger Delta region. According to the Navy, these advanced drones will penetrate remote areas where illicit activities thrive,…
By Sodiq Adelakun Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) made a significant drug bust on Christmas Eve, seizing 1,960 kilograms of cannabis, also known as “Ghanaian Loud,” at Eleko Beach in Lekki, Lagos. The drugs were smuggled…
A 70-year-old trader from Isua Akoko, Ondo State, has raised the alarm over multiple attempts on her son’s life, allegedly orchestrated by some unidentified men. Mrs Egunjobi Olayemi explained that her 37-year-old son, Emmanuel, has been the target of several…
Akeem, a former youth leader in a mosque, is facing severe threats after converting from Islam to Christianity on December 8, 2013. Once a respected figure in his community, his decision caused unrest among Islamic leaders, who feared his conversion…
The Nigerian Army says two soldiers have been killed and one declared missing following a shootout with suspected members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in Osina, Ideato North LGA of Imo state. ESN is the armed wing of the…
The Federal Government has announced that it will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the airstrike that led to the deaths of 10 people in Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The Minister…
The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its stance against the misuse of the name and office of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, by unprofessional officers in fraudulent activities. In a statement released on Saturday, the Force’s Public Relations Officer,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says Joy Enwa, accountant-general of Delta state, was detained over alleged N1.3 trillion fraud linked to Ifeanyi Okowa, former governor of the state. Confirming the development to newsmen on Thursday, Dele Oyewale, EFCC spokesperson,…
In a harrowing incident underscoring the dangers faced by LGBTQ individuals in Gwagwalada, northern Nigeria, a couple identify to be known as Justice Oshiorenua Idebogie was publicly beaten and disgraced by local authorities under Sharia law, which criminalizes homosexuality. The…
