…bandits were neutralised during the encounter, while four motorcycles belonging to the attackers were reportedly burnt. The incident occurred after security operatives intercepted a large group of armed men moving between Zamfara and Kebbi states. Police Intercept Suspected Bandits Confirming the incident, the Public R…

…reported that the victims were kidnapped on August 9, 2026 when suspected bandits attacked three vehicles along the Ojuwo-Ajengo-Memarebo and Ojiwo-Itobe roads in Ofu Local Government Area. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele confirmed the rescue in a statement on Monday, 10 August 2026. Acco…

…Ajayi, ordered Marwana's release after investigators cleared him of any link to the attack. The security source said a DSS panel carried out a thorough probe into Marwana's alleged involvement in the inicident before clearing him. The panel was said to have found that the Katsina-born artisan was not a member of any te…

…Nigerians almost doubling in recent months, despite the persistent reports of xenophobic attacks. Moroe stated this in an interview on Nigeria Info FM on Sunday, insisting that South Africa remained safe and opened for tourism, business and other forms of travel. The reassurance came amid renewed concerns over xenophob…

Troops ambush Lakurawa terrorists heading to attack Kebbi community, recover communication equipment Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled an attempt by the Lakurawa Terrorist Group (LTG) to attack a community in Dandi Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The troops, deployed for counter-terrorism an…

…in Plateau A 70-year-old farmer, Mr. Ngwe Weyi, has been k!lled in an early morning attack along the Zanhwran-Nkiedonwro Road in Teegbe village, Miango District of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident, according to a statement by the Publicity Secretary of Miango Youth Development Association (MYD…

…was walking home from his girlfriend's flat on February 3 when he was allegedly attacked by 18-year-old Harper Dennis. The court heard that Oladipo was speaking to his girlfriend on the phone when he allegedly confronted Dennis, asking why he had attacked him. He later collapsed and was taken to hospital, where he died…

…large numbers and were attempting to gain access to villages in the state for a possible attack on residents. “The ground troops, supported by the air component, are currently engaging the bandits who are trying to gain access into Kebbi villages,” Osoba said. Sources in the affected area identified Gadar Zaima, in the…

…of the most revered forwards in the club's history."Harry Kane is one of the legends of attack like Gerd Müller and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, and he has continued this goalscoring legacy to this day, elevating the role of the striker to a new level. He is like a light that illuminates the path for his team both on and off…

…remains the largest collective-defence alliance, with Article 5 treating an attack on one member as an attack on all. In 2025, NATO members spent $1.581 trillion, accounting for 55% of global military expenditure. The alliance’s only Article 5 invocation came after the September 11, 2001 attacks.PAY ATTENTION: From bre…

Suspected kidnappers attack 3 buses, abduct passengers in Kogi Suspected kidnappers have abducted an unspecified number of passengers travelling in three buses along the Itobe-Achigili-Anyigba highway in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. According to local sources, the two separate attacks occurred within a two-…

…that could derail the process.Israel has continued to carry out near-daily deadly attacks across the Gaza Strip regardless of a so-called "ceasefire" with Hamas last October. Trump announced a "historic" agreement on July 30 that entailed "the complete disarmament of Hamas and all other armed groups in Gaza", which he…

…further alleged that the owner of the phone and his friends, unable to confront Abela, attacked Azeez before leaving the party. The platform added that Azeez later confronted Abela over his alleged denial of giving him the phone, leading to another argument and subsequent assault. It alleged that Azeez was taken to ano…

…a native of Maigatari LGA in Jigawa State, was arrested on July 27, 2026 after allegedly attacking her boyfriend at Durbar Hotel in Kano. She reportedly invited him to lodge with her before using the opportunity to cut his genitals with a sharp knife, allegedly because she discovered he planned to marry another woman.…

Widower who lost his wife and 6 children in brutal attack remarries during Kano mass wedding A Kano man, Haruna Bashir has remarried six months after he lost his wife and six children in a brutal attack. Bashir was among 1,500 couples that married on Friday and Saturday in a mass wedding organized by the Kano State Gov…

…secretary of Iyowa community, at his home in Iguosa, Benin City, Edo StateThe attack happened around 8:15pm on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and was reported to police by the victim's sonThe Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident and said investigators are working to identify and arrest the two unidentified suspects…

Ne-Yo sued after his dog allegedly attacked delivery woman at his Atlanta-area home Singer Ne-Yo is facing a lawsuit after a woman who was delivering a package to his home allegedly suffered a dog bite. According to the lawsuit, Dominique Bridgett was attacked by the singer's dog while delivering a package to his Alpha…

…and other northern states. The closures have been triggered by terrorist and bandit attacks, abductions, displacement of communities and fears of further attacks on pupils, students and teachers. In some communities, schools have remained shut for prolonged periods. In others, authorities have merged affected schools w…

…particularly in the Ijesa area. “There is tension; people are afraid, and the political attacks have not stopped. People are being killed, and the police are perceived to be biased. We hope the police will be able to restore people’s confidence by acting professionally and maintaining neutrality,” he said. The Executiv…

…killed by suspected armed herdsmen. The victims were reportedly killed when the attackers invaded the community in the early hours of July 28, throwing residents into panic and forcing many to flee for safety. According to residents, the assailants stormed Efeyi between 4am and 5am and opened fire on the community, kil…

…reject divisions and work collectively towards building a prosperous homeland. Herdsmen attacks: 'Idoma land is a wounded traveller' - Abba Moro

…At least three people, including a child, have been killed in another Russian missile attack near Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials.The latest strikes came hours after a Russian attack damaged Chornomorets Stadium, one of Ukraine's largest sports venues, ahead of a scheduled top-flight football match.The overnight…

…laughter, farming activities and bustling markets now bear the scars of repeated attacks. Homes have been razed, churches and schools destroyed, traditional institutions weakened and thousands of families forced into Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps or neighbouring communities. Governor Caleb Mutfwang recently…

…to murder his estranged wife, Victory Atutie, in Edinburgh. According to the BBC, Atutie attacked his wife on Duke Street, Leith, in November 2025 after tracking her down following the breakdown of their marriage. The High Court in Edinburgh heard that the victim suffered 12 stab wounds and was hospitalised for four da…

…Some of these people carry dangerous weapons, including screwdrivers, which they use to attack people when confronted. “We have patrol vehicles for our operations, so we are still working, but we are no longer stationed permanently in one location. By the time you visited, our personnel might have moved from the bridge…