A clergyman, Reverend Dachomo, has disclosed that the nine people killed in an attack in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State were members of his family. Dachomo made the revelation while reacting to the incident, describing the deaths as a painful loss and calling for urgent action to address insecurity in the area. The
Suspected armed herdsmen attacked a community in Ugboju, Otukpo, Benue State, on Tuesday morning, forcing residents to flee their homes. CSONews24 gathered that the attackers stormed the community in the early hours of the day and opened fire, forcing residents to flee for safety. Labour Party House of Assembly candidate for the 2027 elections, Hon.
FIFA has appointed American referee Ismail Elfath to take charge of Wednesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina. Elfath, who was born in Morocco before relocating to the United States, will oversee the highly anticipated encounter as both teams compete for a place in the tournament’s final. He will be assisted by
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Joe Igbokwe, has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over the recent abduction of a secondary school principal in the state, saying the governor has brought embarrassment upon himself through his handling of the incident. Igbokwe made the remarks in a post on his Facebook page while
Two inmates, who are described by security sources as politically exposed suspects, have allegedly escaped from the Security Custodial Centre in Jimeta, Yola. Security agencies have reportedly launched a manhunt for the fugitives. Sources indicate they were brought to the Jimeta Custodial Centre approximately three weeks ago, following a security crackdown on suspected political thugs
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in Benue State has officially stated that its members were not involved in the recent fatal attack on the Otukpo-Nobi community. The association is pushing back against claims that have linked them to the incident. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday, reportedly
Nigeria’s Super Falcons have begun preparations for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after officially opening their training camp in Casablanca, Morocco, ahead of the continental tournament. Head coach Justine Madugu is expected to welcome all 25 invited players to camp as the nine-time African champions commence intensive training aimed at mounting another
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has appeared before the court as the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) begins proceedings over allegations bordering on certificate forgery. Nnaji was present in court on Monday as the anti-graft agency commenced the trial, marking the beginning of legal proceedings into the
Suspected gunmen have abducted the headmaster of Nomadic Basic School in Igbojaye, Itesiwaju Local Government Area of Oyo State, with the kidnappers demanding a ₦30 million ransom for his release. The victim, identified as 60-year-old Matthew Kolawale Owoade, popularly known as “Onaiye,” was reportedly seized on Saturday evening while returning home from his farm. Family
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), with support from Nyesom Wike, has successfully uploaded the names of their presidential candidate, running mate, and National Assembly candidates to the Independent National Electoral Commission’s Candidate Nomination Portal. This is in preparation for the 2027 general election. The faction’s National Chairman, Abdulrahman Mohammed, announced on Sunday that the party’s