Police probe death of missing NYSC member recovered in Bayelsa
A missing NYSC member’s body was recovered in Bayelsa, and police say they have opened an investigation. IDNN is holding cause-of-death claims pending official findings....
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FCT Police dispute Abuja reports, say military officer attack occurred in Nasarawa
The FCT Police Command says reports placing the incident inside the FCT were false and that its investigation placed it in Badna, New Karu LGA of Nasarawa State....
Police say three Federal University of Lafia students abducted off campus
Police say three Federal University of Lafia students were abducted from an off-campus lodge. IDNN is withholding precise location details because the case remains active and hostage-sensitive....
Residents report at least 30 killed in Kaduna village attack
Residents say gunmen attacked Naridon village in Kaduna State’s Kauru LGA late Sunday, killing at least 30 people and injuring others. Authorities are yet to give a full public account....
Police Deploy Teams After Kebbi High Court Judge Is Abducted
Kebbi police confirmed that Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted around midnight and said tactical and intelligence operatives had been deployed to secure his safe rescue....
Anambra Court Jails Choirmaster 25 Years for Child Rape
An Anambra State High Court has sentenced choirmaster James Onuorah to 25 years’ imprisonment after convicting him in a child rape case. The court also ordered ₦5 million in compensation for the survivor....
Badejo-Okusanya Wins NBA Presidency as Glitches, Protests Shadow Poll
Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN, has won the Nigerian Bar Association presidential election, becoming the association’s 33rd president and second female leader amid complaints over technical glitches, voter access and the credibility of the electronic process....
Nigerian Military Claims 317 Terrorists Killed As Fresh Borno Student Abduction Sparks Security Confidence Crisis
Nigerian military kills terrorists Borno abduction crisis has escalated into a national security confidence collision after the military announced the elimination of 317 insurgents across multiple operations while fresh reports emerged of students abducted in Borno State. The simultaneous developments are reigniting fears over whether battlefield victories are translating into real civilian protection in vulnerable communities....
JTF Raises Eid Security Alarm, Expands Surveillance Operations Ahead Of Celebrations
The Eid security alert has intensified after security authorities warned residents to remain vigilant ahead of celebrations, citing possible threats and expanding surveillance measures. Concerns around potential attacks and suspicious movements have triggered heightened operational readiness, with security agencies increasing monitoring across sensitive locations as authorities seek to prevent disruptions and strengthen public safety....
EFCC Hunts Down Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman After 75-Year Conviction
EFCC arrests Saleh Mamman after weeks of intelligence tracking and surveillance following the former power minister’s shocking 75-year conviction linked to the Mambilla hydropower fraud case. The dramatic operation has intensified Nigeria’s anti-corruption narrative, reinforcing the message that high-profile convicts and politically exposed figures remain vulnerable to coordinated enforcement action despite attempts to evade authorities....