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NSCDC Arrests 12 Over Kaduna Railway Vandalism, Economic Sabotage

Amos Mathew15 May 2026

KADUNA — The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested 12 persons for alleged involvement in the vandalism of railway infrastructure and other critical national assets in Kaduna State. The arrests followed the circulation of a viral video showing widespread destruction of newly installed Kaduna-Kano railway tracks and old rail facilities across parts...

Boko Haram Militants Abduct Students From School in Borno State

Kingsley Oyong Akam15 May 2026

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — Boko Haram militants have abducted an unspecified number of students from a primary and junior secondary school in Nigeria’s insurgency-ravaged northeastern state of Borno on Friday, residents said. Gunmen stormed Mussa Primary and Junior Secondary School in Askira-Uba Local Government Area at around 9 a.m. (0800 GMT) while classes were in session...

The Silent Storm: Depression and Its Deadly Grip on Our Society

Sam Agogo15 May 2026

Depression is more than a passing feeling of sadness or a “bad day.” When the weight of the world becomes too heavy to carry alone, some choose paths that can never be undone — and it is time we talk about it. Depression is a serious, clinically recognised mental health disorder that affects how a...

Student and Security Operative Die After Falling Into Abandoned Reservoir During Police Chase in Ogwashi-Uku

Rita Eze15 May 2026

Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State — A student of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, and a security operative lost their lives on Thursday, May 14, 2026, after falling into an abandoned water reservoir during a police chase. The incident occurred in the afternoon near the Mega Chill Hotel area. According to multiple eyewitness accounts, the chase began when...

Blessing CEO Arraigned by EFCC for Allegedly Defrauding Clients of ₦36 Million

Rita Eze15 May 2026

NIGERIA – Popular Nigerian relationship therapist and social media influencer Blessing CEO has been arraigned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over an alleged ₦36 million fraud case in Lagos. According to reports, Blessing CEO, whose real name is Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, was arraigned before the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos,...

Pastor Isah Remanded in Prison After Pleading Not Guilty to Alleged Sexual Assault of 14-Year-Old

Rita Eze15 May 2026

ABUJA — An Abuja-based cleric, Pastor Isah, has been remanded in prison following his arraignment over allegations of sexual assault involving a 14-year-old girl. The defendant was brought before the court where he was formally charged with sexual assault of a minor. During the proceedings, he entered a plea of not guilty, denying the allegations...

At Least 100 Feared Dead After Military Airstrike Hits Zamfara Market

Kingsley Oyong Akam14 May 2026

BAUCHI, Nigeria — At least 100 civilians are feared dead after a Nigerian military airstrike hit a crowded market in northwest Zamfara state, Amnesty International said on Tuesday, urging authorities to open an immediate investigation. The airstrike, which struck the remote Tumfa market in Zurmi district on Sunday, was the second to kill scores of...

75-Year Sentence for Former Power Minister in Landmark Corruption Ruling

Rita Eze14 May 2026

ABUJA — The Federal High Court in Abuja has handed down a landmark corruption ruling, sentencing former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to a total of 75 years imprisonment after finding him guilty of multiple counts of financial crimes involving the alleged diversion of billions of naira meant for critical national power projects. Justice James...

Kidnapped Priest Finally Free After Months in Captivity in Kaduna

Amos Mathew13 May 2026

KADUNA — A kidnapped Catholic priest has finally regained his freedom after spending months in captivity in Kaduna State. The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan on Tuesday announced that Rev. Fr. Nathaniel Asuwaye, who was abducted by gunmen on February 7, 2026, has been released and is currently receiving medical attention. In a statement signed by...

Terrorists Abduct Two UDUTH Staff Along Abuja–Sokoto Highway, Demand N20m Ransom

Vivian Orok Nyong13 May 2026

SOKOTO — Residents and health workers in Sokoto State have been thrown into anxiety following the abduction of two staff members of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) by suspected bandits along the notorious Maru–Talata Mafara highway in Zamfara State. The victims, identified as Malam Abdullahi of the Histopathology Department and Malam Rufae of the...

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