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The Nigerian Army said its troops on Thursday repelled an attack by suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) on a Police station in Ebonyi State, and in the ensuing gunfight, killed five attackers. A statement posted on the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Thursday night, said suspected IPOB fighters had stormed the Isheke Police station and burnt …

The Nigerian military, on Thursday, announced the interception of N10 billion worth of stolen crude oil and the neutralization of 2,245 terrorists. The announcement, made by the Defense Headquarters (DHQ) during its bi-weekly briefing, highlights ongoing efforts to combat two major security challenges plaguing the country: oil theft and terrorism. Director of Defense Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba provided …

The Osun State High Court has remanded a traditional ruler, the Elegbedi of Egbedi, Oba Muideen Azeez, and four others in prison custody on charges of destroying agricultural land. They were charged with 29 counts of burning and destroying farmland and crops worth N200 million. Appearing before Justice Kudirat Akano on Wednesday alongside Oba Azeez were Akibu Abioye, Yisa Akolapo, …

Former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of e-commerce giant, Konga, Nick Imudia, has reportedly died after he committed suicide at his home in Lekki, Lagos. According to sources, Imudia, who is also the CEO of D.light, an innovator of residential solar energy solutions, allegedly committed suicide on Tuesday night, by jumping from the balcony of his apartment in Lekki. According to …

Judge Aliyu Shafa of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Gwagwalada, on Wednesday sentenced fake senator, Tom Makwe, to two years in prison for defrauding Spanish citizens of €47,082. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged the convict with two counts of intent to defraud via the internet. He pleaded guilty to the charges and asked the court …

The absence of witnesses on Wednesday stalled the trial of two doctors, Michael Atiba and Michael Ugbeye, at the Lagos State High Court, Ikeja. The doctors are on trial for the alleged manslaughter of a patient, Ejiro Ugorobi. When the matter was called on Wednesday, Justice Oyindamola Ogala was informed by the prosecution that the witness who was meant to …

Police officers in Yobe have arrested a 22-year-old housewife, Zainab Isa, for allegedly stabbing her husband to death in the state capital. Spokesman of the state police command, Dungus Abdulkarim, who confirmed the news in a statement on Wednesday in Damaturu, said the suspect stabbed the deceased with a knife following an argument at Abbari ward in the state capital. …

Lawyer Chizorom Harrison Ofoegbu, also known as Ijele, raised concerns on Wednesday over his deteriorating health while being detained at the Nigerian Correctional Center (NCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos. Ijele, who was arrested in March 2024 over a civil dispute, was reportedly coughing up blood, raising concerns about the availability of proper medical care at the facility. The social media influencer …

The Rivers State Police Command has declared a former militant leader loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, General Asabuja, as wanted after a video emerged in which he was seen threatening to take over local government councils in the state in the wake of the crisis currently rocking the state . country. He was also seen firing shots in the air …

Going forward, Okechukwu Pascal (aka High Priest Cubana) will lead a strict and intensive sensitization or campaign against misuse of coins and banknotes issued under the CBN Act of the Central Bank of Nigeria.” He will also post bi-monthly on his various social media containing a minimum of two video clips on sensitization/campaign against naira misuse and various abuses”. This …