Category: Metro

A kidnap suspect, Abubakar Umar, has revealed that he and other members of his gang made more than N200 million from kidnapping in the last six months [...]

Nigeria, a beautiful place – Frank Mba rejects UK warning

The public relations officer of the Nigerian police, Frank Mba, says Nigeria is one of the most beautiful places to live in. Frank Mba, who was reacti [...]

67 year old woman hacks into First Bank account, steals N16.2m

A 67-year-old woman has been dragged before the Lagos State Magistrate Court at Igbosere, Lagos, for allegedly hacking into a First Bank Plc account a [...]

Ex-Health Minister’s son, Adedayo regains freedom

Adedayo, the son of former Minister of Health, Professor Isaac Adewole, has regained his freedom. He was kidnapped on Tuesday, at about 6m, from his f [...]

In one week, four army bases attacked by Boko Haram

Boko Haram insurgents backed by the Islamic State West African Province have attacked at least four Nigerian Army bases between last Wednesday and Tue [...]

Adewole, ex-health minister’s son kidnapped in Oyo

Dayo, the son of the immediate past minister of health, Isaac Adewole, has been abducted. He was abducted in Afijio local government area of Oyo state [...]

Nigeria deteriorating as Boko Haram collects taxes in Borno – Catholic Bishop

The Catholic archbishop of Kaduna diocese, Mathew Ndago-Manoso, says the Boko Haram sect is controlling parts of Borno state. Speaking at the annual g [...]

Lack of soldiers’ commitment reason for Boko Haram attacks – Buratai

Soldiers The chief of army staff, Tukur Buratai has attributed some attacks on military bases to insufficient commitment of soldiers. The Nigerian arm [...]

Taraba women protest herdsmen killings, harassment of youths

Yesterday, hundreds of Kona women in Taraba State, took to the streets of Jalingo the state capital to protest the killing of their people by suspecte [...]