Bandits kidnap 14 worshippers from Mosque, conduct house-to-house search in Kaduna
Heavily armed bandits have reportedly invaded a mosque in Tudun Amada village in Giwa LGA of Kaduna State, abducting about 14 persons and rustling an […]
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Ten killed, other abducted as bandits attack communities in Kaduna
At least ten persons have been killed by suspected bandits during separate attacks in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The bandits also […]
Imo byelection: INEC decries abduction of adhoc staff
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed concern over the abduction of some of its adhoc members of staff in Imo. The INEC Resident […]
Byelection: INEC ad-hoc staff abducted alongside sensitive materials in Imo
Some ad-hoc staff members of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have been abducted in Imo State. INEC’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Imo, Francis […]
Abducted Kaduna Catholic priest regains freedom
Reverend Father Joseph Shekari who was kidnapped by gunmen has regained freedom after 48 hours in captivity. The Chancellor of Kafanchan Catholic Diocese, Reverend Father […]
Gunmen abduct 3 lawyers along Benin-Auchi Road
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Benin – Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has confirmed the abduction of three lawyers around the Ehor axis of the Benin-Ekpoma-Auchi-Abuja road. The […]
Gunmen attack residence of Gusau university ASUU chairman, abduct 6 persons
Gunmen have attacked the residence of the ASUU Chairman of the Federal University of Gusau (FUGUS), Mr Abdurrahman Adamu. According to information gathered, six persons […]
UNICEF welcomes release of abducted Chibok girls in Borno
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – UNICEF has welcomed the release of four girls abducted by armed groups in Borno State, north-east Nigeria. In a statement […]
#JusticeForHanifa: Kano Govt orders immediate closure of school
The Kano State Government has ordered the immediate closure of a private school, Noble Kids Academy, in Nassarawa Local Government Area of the state, where […]
Gunmen abduct 4 students of University of Lafia
The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia), Nasarawa State, has confirmed the abduction of four students of the institution by gunmen. Mr Abubakar Ibrahim, Head of […]
Group urges Imo Govt to secure release of abducted ex-lawmaker
By BARBARA KALU, Owerri – Nsu Development Union (NDU) has called on the Imo State Government to order the security agencies to intensify their efforts […]
FGC Yauri abduction: 30 students, 1 teacher regain freedom
The Kebbi State Government says 30 students and a teacher of Federal Government College (FGC), Birnin Yauri, abducted by bandits last year, have regained their […]
Driver escapes as ISWAP terrorists abduct 5 govt officials in Borno
Terrorists affiliated to The Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) have reportedly kidnapped no fewer than 5 government officials supervising some project in Borno […]
UniAbuja abduction: ASUU calls for immediate rescue, release of member
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), University of Abuja branch, has called on the Federal Government and security agencies for immediate rescue and release […]
Gunmen abduct school pupils in Edo
By EMMANUEL JIMOH, Edo – Two pupils of Glory Land Group of Schools in Edo were kidnapped on Tuesday at 5.35 p.m on the Igarra-Auchi […]