…Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, the hometown of former governor Samuel Ortom, killing four persons and leaving several others injured. Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about midnight while villagers were asleep, attacking homes and killing victims in their sleep. A community source said the…
…July 28 after suspected armed robbers attacked about 15 houses in the Eruku community, killing a final-year Higher National Diploma student and injuring at least three others. The incident forced the institution to postpone examinations as authorities moved to improve security in the area.
…counts of religiously aggravated intentional harassment and two counts of theft after killing deer and stealing lambs, which he arranged in disturbing displays at four churches between February and August last year. The displays included deer heads with inverted crosses, a lamb placed beneath a statue of Mary and a tar…
…armed bandits abduct the local government chairman alongside two other residents after killing four security personnel attached to him. The late Bello Abdullahi, a former treasurer in the Zamfara State Ministry of Finance, was reportedly among residents who rushed to the chairman's residence to offer assistance during…
…"The Night of June 7th," In Theaters nationwide August 28. Inspired by the 2005 Apo Six killings, the film confronts the question Nigeria never stopped asking: What really happened that night? Linda Ikeji Media today announced that its new feature film, THE NIGHT OF JUNE 7TH, opens in cinemas nationwide on Thursday, Au…
…were still ongoing could undermine efforts to unravel the circumstances surrounding the killings and expose members of the community to further danger.Speaking on behalf of the community, the Village Head of Ukim Ita, Chief Samuel Ekpe Ita, expressed concern over the decision, claiming that the principal suspect had in…
The killing of a Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Samuel Oyetoro, in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State has sparked outrage among members of the Catholic community, with parishioners calling on security agencies to ensure those behind the attack are arrested and prosecuted. According to ARISE News, Oyetoro, who was…
…released, particularly Small Rugged have reportedly been involved series of attacks and killings after his release from prison. “The governor should explaine to the whole world the rationale behind the release of these criminals. The whole world should ask the Governor and the Chief Judge the reasons these criminals we…
…Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President described the killings as an unprovoked act of terror against innocent citizens. "I have directed the Armed Forces, police and relevant intelligence agencies to intensify operations across the affected areas to swiftly track down the perpetrators,…
…and urged authorities to ensure transparent investigations into politically motivated killings in Osun State, arguing that every suspicious death deserves a thorough and independent probe. The senior lawyer made the demands in a statement on Monday titled, “These Deaths Must Not Be Swept Under the Carpet.” “The right t…
Drone smashes into beachgoers near Putin's Black Sea palace killing four as Ukraine's aerial onslaught continues A drone crashed onto a crowded beach near Russian President Vladimir Putin's Black Sea residence after being intercepted by Russian air defences, reportedly killing at least four people, including a child, a…
…Kyree Craver, 19, was convicted in a separate trial earlier this year over Swain’s killing. Judge Happe sentenced him to 90 years in prison on July 9. A fourth defendant is expected to stand trial later this year. Larry and Samuels were also convicted of attempted murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Although Larry…
…on the Benue State Government to set up a Judicial Panel of Inquiry to investigate the killings and account for all lossesThe ADC Benue South senatorial candidate proposed moving the operational headquarters of Benue State's security architecture to Otukpo to speed up response to attacksPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as…
…urged the people of the Benue South senatorial district to remain calm and […] The post Killings: Benue APC chairman calls for unity to tackle insecurity appeared first on Tribune Online.
…Reality TV personality and rapper Chrisean Rock has denied any involvement in the 2025 killing of her former boyfriend, Karon "Ronny Doe" Cann, claiming police have ruled her out as a suspect.Speaking during a livestream, Chrisean said investigators had already informed her that she was not responsible for Cann's death…
The Kogi State Government has condemned the gruesome killing of Rev Fr Samuel Opeyemi of St Paul Parish, Ayetoro Gbede, describing the incident as a heinous and unacceptable act. The Government said Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has directed security agencies to unravel the masterminds behind the crime and ensure they are…
…prosecution. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, condemned the killing, warning residents against jungle justice and violence driven by superstition. He assured the public that the command remained committed to ensuring justice for the victim and bringing all those involved in the crime to just…
…amid heightened tensions and public outrage over recent xenophobic attacks and reported killings targeting Nigerian nationals residing in South Africa. Many online commentators and public figures insist that allowing a high-profile South African artist to host a major event in Nigeria would be insensitive, advocating i…
Lagos State has launched its 2026 upskilling programme to train 1,200 tradesmen and artisans over eight weeksThe programme will provide technical, entrepreneurial and practical training to help participants improve their businesses and productivityThe state government will also give all beneficiaries working tools and…
…from Stavanger, Norway, to Manchester in March last year after agreeing to carry out the killing for £21,600. Investigators said he did not know the intended victim or the motive for the murder but accepted the assignment to impress his girlfriend and earn money.The court heard that Natland had been recruited by a 17-y…
…Duru The Otukpo Local Government Council has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew following the killing of over 22 persons in Tuesday’s deadly attack on Efeyi Ugboju community in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State. Chairman of the council, Mr Maxwell Ogiri, announced that the curfew, which takes effect from 7pm…
…out earlier press release on the arrest of three suspects in connection with the alleged killing of one Ibrahim Mbaya, a breakthrough has been recorded with the arrest of an additional suspect linked to the incident," the statement read. "Following sustained intelligence gathering and discreet investigation by operati…
…in Ugboju, Otukpo local government area, on the morning of Tuesday, July 28, 2026, killing 13 people and wounding several others. Security agencies were deployed to the area to restore order following the attack.PAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!T…
…thrown into mourning after a mixed-use building collapsed during a downpour on Monday, killing three people and leaving 12 others rescued as the Ogun State Government ordered a comprehensive investigation into the tragedy. PUNCH Metro gathered that the collapsed structure, which housed two shops on the ground floor and…
Nationwide outrage has continued to trail the alleged mob killing of 25-year-old University of Jos student Ibrahim Mbaya, as police arrest suspects and calls grow for justice. Meanwhile, the Court of Appeal has overturned the judgment ordering the deregistration of the African Democratic Congress and four other politic…