Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to the National Central Bureau of INTERPOL, Lagos Annex, have rescued two Colombian women allegedly trafficked to Nigeria and held captive by a suspected human trafficking syndicate. The victims, identified as Maria Camila Rodas Ortiz and Yuliet Fernanda Rios Mesa, were reportedly lured to Nigeria under false pretences
Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported across Niger’s capital, Niamey, in the early hours of Saturday, amid unverified reports of an internal military confrontation involving members of the country’s Defence and Security Forces. The incident, which reportedly began at about 2:30 a.m. local time, was said to have continued until around 6:00 a.m., with heightened
7,825 Nigerians Abducted, N7.8bn Ransom Paid in One Year — Report No fewer than 7,825 people were abducted in 1,713 kidnapping and related incidents across Nigeria between July 2025 and June 2026, while at least 1,142 people were killed, according to a report by SBM Intelligence. The report, titled “The Capture of the Kidnap Economy,”
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a comprehensive forensic audit of the Federal Government’s personnel, payroll and administrative systems, including the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS), following findings of ghost workers, “fake agencies” and other control failures. The President directed the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, to
The African Democratic Congress ,ADC, has warned the All Progressives Congress ,APC, that its continued stay in power in Jigawa State should not be taken for granted ahead of the 2027 general elections. The warning was issued by the ADC Chairman in Jigawa State, Malam Aminu Ibrahim, as the state marked its 35th anniversary. Ibrahim
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and several civil society organisations have condemned the latest increase in petrol prices, accusing the Federal Government and petroleum industry operators of deepening the economic pressure on Nigerians. The groups also questioned the effectiveness of government regulatory agencies, alleging that consumers are being left exposed to what they described as
The Federal High Court in Abuja has directed the African Democratic Congress (ADC), the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and other parties involved in a candidate dispute in Kebbi State to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the substantive suit. The case concerns the ADC’s candidate for the Zuru/Fakai/Danko Wasagu/Sakaba Federal Constituency, with
Across Nigeria, the rising cost of food is forcing households to rethink how they eat, spend and survive, with families cutting back on protein, reducing meals, borrowing money and turning to communal savings schemes to meet everyday needs. The pressure is being felt far beyond the marketplace. Parents are struggling to keep children in school,
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested several suspects and disrupted criminal activities in separate operations across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this during a briefing in Kaduna, saying the operations were driven by intelligence gathering and collaboration with communities and other security agencies. According to the commissioner, a suspected gunrunner
Security expert and researcher, Comrade Jonathan Onoja, has warned that the worsening security situation in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State could undermine the development gains recorded in the area, CSONews24 reports. Onoja raised the concern while highlighting the impact of insecurity on the socio-economic development of the local government. He stressed that sustained