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Eight kidnap victims rescued in Kaduna, police say

Kaduna police say eight abducted people, including a child, were rescued between October 31 and November 2 during joint security operations.

Three Plead Not Guilty in Imo NYSC Abduction Case

Abieyuwa2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

Three defendants have pleaded not guilty over the alleged abduction of 20 prospective NYSC members in Imo, while two others face a separate October 4 case involving four people.

Man Arraigned Over Alleged ₦340m Cyberattack on MoMo Bank

Abieyuwa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago0

A Federal High Court in Lagos has heard charges linked to an alleged ₦340m cyberattack on MoMo Payment Service Bank. The defendant pleaded not guilty and was remanded pending fulfilment of bail conditions.

Army, DSS confirm killing of alleged senior ISWAP commander in Ondo

Abieyuwa1 month ago1 month ago0

Security agencies say Abdussamad Ohida was killed in a joint Army-DSS-Amotekun operation, while wider claims about his ISWAP role and alleged attack plans remain attributed.

Oyo School Kidnap: Survivor Tells Abuja Court Victims Spent 56 Days in Captivity

IDNN2 months ago2 months ago0

A survivor told the Federal High Court in Abuja that kidnapped pupils and teachers spent 56 days in captivity. Five defendants have pleaded not guilty.

Osun Churches, Mosques Tighten Security After DSS Warning

IDNN2 months ago2 months ago0

Religious leaders in Osun confirmed DSS security briefings, prompting churches and mosques to increase vigilance. No attack has been independently verified.

DSS to Arraign El-Rufai Over Alleged NSA Phone Interception Claim

IDNN9 months ago9 months ago0

A Claim Now Becomes a Court Case The El-Rufai NSA phone interception claim has shifted from political allegation to formal prosecution, with the Department of...

Court Grants Sowore Bail, Warns Him Against Comments That Could Ignite Outrage Against Tinubu

IDNN11 months ago11 months ago0

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has secured bail on self-recognition after pleading not guilty to cybercrime charges. The court issued a stern Sowore bail Tinubu warning, ordering him to avoid statements capable of inflaming public sentiment against President Tinubu. The case, rooted in alleged derogatory online remarks, intensifies national debate on censorship and freedom of expression.

Tinubu Cancels G20 Trip, Confirms Rescue of 38 Kwara Worshippers Amid Nationwide Security Surge

IDNN12 months ago12 months ago0

President Bola Tinubu on Sunday confirmed the rescue of 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, cancelling his trip to the G20 Summit to coordinate intensified national security operations. The President said he has been receiving continuous briefings on rescue missions across troubled regions, pledging that Nigerians “will be protected—without compromise.”

Army Chief Briefs Tinubu: National Security Update

IDNN12 months ago12 months ago0

Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu has briefed President Bola Tinubu on ongoing operations across the North-West, Middle Belt, and Niger Delta, assuring “visible improvement in national security within weeks.” The briefing, held behind closed doors, comes amid U.S. pressure over human-rights concerns and renewed attacks in rural communities.