Wanted Boko Haram spy arrested in Borno over Cross Kauwa attack and kidnappings Security operatives have arrested a wanted Boko Haram spy in Monguno, Borno State, in connection with the recent terrorist attack on Cross Kauwa, intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama. The suspect, identified as Abulfatahi, was apprehen…

Bandits repeatedly attacked security operatives across Lagos in 1997, targeting both officers on duty and the homes of senior military figuresIn February 1997 alone, police and soldiers lost their weapons in more than five separate incidents, with none of the arms recoveredAttackers raided the home of Colonel Olagunsoy…

…A partially blind relative was also allegedly shot after operatives mistook him for an attacker.Igboho credited his escape to divine protection, saying the prayers of Muslim clerics had kept him safe during the ordeal.Background to the 2021 DSS raidThe DSS stormed Igboho's residence at the height of tensions between th…

…on February 28 to stop Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. The ensuing exchange of attacks disrupted shipping in the Gulf and led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of a major supply shock in the global energy market. The Strait of Hormuz was reopened last month when the US and Iran agreed to a c…

…damage, another catching fire, two abandoned and a fifth being towed away after an attack.Among the vessels reportedly struck was the Belize-flagged bulk carrier New Victory, formerly known as Argyroula, which was damaged by a Ukrainian drone near the Russian port of Taman. The campaign has also targeted tankers, bulk…

15 k!lled as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities At least 15 people have been k!lled in fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen on Ug oju communities, Otukpi Loval Government Area of Benue State. Locals told Daily Trust that the attack at Efeyi-Ugboju community where 14 bodies have been recovered so far began at 5a…

Bandits attack rector's residence, k!ll guard, abduct lecturer and others in Zamfara Bandits attacked the residence of the Rector of Federal Polytechnic, Kaura Namoda in Zamfara State, Dr. Aminu Yusuf, k!lling his security guard before abducting several residents. A resident of Kaura Namoda, who spoke to Daily Trust on…

…and was said to be due for promotion to the rank of Brigadier General next year, was attacked shortly after arriving at his residence on Monday evening, July 27, 2026. Security sources told PRNigeria that the assailants ambushed the officer as he alighted from his vehicle and opened fire in an apparent attempt to abduc…

…South African singer Tyla’s Lagos concert amid renewed concerns over alleged xenophobic attacks. Stay with us for full details of each story as the day unfolds. 1. Ibrahim Mbaya, five things to know about slain UniJos student The death of 25-year-old Ibrahim Pilasar Mbaya, popularly known as “Ibee”, has sparked nationw…

…Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) were reportedly killed following an attack on a cattle camp in Oheoyya Community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The victims, identified as Ahmadu and Umaru, were sons of the South-East Zonal Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Haruna Sale. According to a statement s…

…assault. According to Alabo, the victim later succumbed to injuries sustained during the attack, prompting an intensive investigation by detectives. He explained that the police moved swiftly after receiving the information, leading to the arrest of three initial suspects before a fourth suspect was subsequently appreh…

…blind and came out; upon sighting him, they shot him, thinking that he wanted to attack them. They took the corpses away as evidence that they truly invaded my home. So it was God that saved me after a prayer that some Muslim clerics did in my house, forestalling a bad vision they claimed to have seen on me.” The DSS c…

…forward who contributed 13 goals in 33 appearances last season while operating across attacking positions. Bournemouth are demanding €130 million for a player they signed for just €12 million a year ago, a valuation that makes the transfer extremely difficult to complete.Barcelona had also previously explored the avail…

…bring this carnage to a halt” and to call their citizens to order, describing the attacks as “a very sad commentary on Africans who are supposed to live as brothers and sisters.” Ekeoma recalled that in recent times, many Nigerians in South Africa have been killed, assaulted or had their businesses looted in what it de…

Troops rescue kidnapped woman after foiling terrorist attack in Katsina Troops of the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Katsina State Community Watch Corps (KSCWC), have rescued a kidnapped woman after engaging suspected terrorists in Charanchi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operat…

…national crisisThe former Vice President said over 17,000 Nigerians have died in violent attacks since the Tinubu administration took office, according to independent conflict monitorsAtiku, speaking through his aide Phrank Shaibu, outlined a security reform agenda he said an ADC government under his leadership would i…

…South Africa's senior women's national team, Banyana Banyana. 4. Robyn Moodaly is an attacking midfielder known for her creativity and technical ability. 5. Gabriela Salgado is a forward who has represented South Africa at several major international tournaments. 6. Salgado was born in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to a Portu…

…"Ibee," has become the focus of nationwide outrage after he allegedly died following an attack by a mob over accusations of stealing an iPhone 12 in Jos, Plateau State. Ibrahim Mbaya. Photo credit: Simply Amaka | X The Plateau State Police Command said Mbaya was brought unconscious to the Jos University Teaching Hospit…

…the matter to law enforcement agencies, the suspects took the law into their own hands, attacked the deceased and beat him to a point of unconsciousness. "The suspects have been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Jos, where discreet investigation is ongoing. "Efforts have also been inten…

…Kwara State Government to urgently rescue the 176 persons abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The groups warned that the worsening insecurity across Kaiama and Baruten LGAs could degenerate into a full-scale insurgency if urgent action is not taken. Sp…

Kano State Police Command has arrested 25-year-old Maimunatu Idris for allegedly attacking her boyfriend with a sharp knife at Durbar Hotel, BadawaThe suspect reportedly lured her boyfriend to the hotel after learning he planned to marry another woman, according to an eyewitnessThe victim was taken to Abubakar Imam Uro…

…that so many people didn’t see. Like Spain crippled the machinery of Mbappe-led France attack in the semi-finals, the European champions equally shut down the Lionel Messi troops in a more spectacular fashion in the final. The South Americans did not register a single shot on goal throughout the 120 minutes of football…

…prices declined while stock markets saw gains immediately following the suspension of attacks.For the first time in two weeks, military commanders were instructed to hold fire and refrain from executing planned strikes targeting Iranian assets along Iran's southern coast and around the Strait of Hormuz. The command was…

…Senator representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Sunday Katung, has condemned the attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State, describing the killing of innocent residents as a tragic reminder of the worsening insecurity confronting vulnerable communities. In a statemen…

…delegation from South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, over the ongoing xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa, directing the visiting team to instead meet with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye. Multiple credible Presidency sources with knowledge of the development con…