Cases of “jungle justice” have been on the rise in Nigeria for weeks, with some residents using the legal system to punish people they believe to be criminals. Due to the torture, dehumanisation, public humiliation, and, in certain situations, extrajudicial execution of detainees, many Nigerians have experienced serious physical and psychological trauma. Allegations of theft, … Read more
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic scholar from Kaduna, claims that because of their moral upbringing and religious knowledge, Islamic scholars can lead more effectively than professional politicians. In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Gumi made the claim. He called on Nigerian Islamic academics to become more involved in politics and administration. Nothing in … Read more
On Tuesday, President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to start the National Security Conference in Abuja. Garbadeen Mohammad, a spokesperson for Jama’atu Izalatil Bidiah wa Iqamatis Sunnah, JIBWIS, the World Muslim League, revealed this in a statement on Sunday. He claims that concerns like kidnapping, banditry, and other problems that currently pose a threat to national … Read more
A suspected kidnapper connected to the kidnapping of a resident in Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, has been apprehended by troops of Operation ENDURING PEACE, OPEP, in cooperation with the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF. The Nigerian Army made this claim in a statement that was uploaded on X. According to the post, the … Read more
In Mista Ali, Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, troops from Operation ENDURING PEACE have rescued a wounded kidnap victim, and they are still searching for his kidnaped son. The incident happened on Sunday when Sector 1 OPEP troops reacted to a distress call regarding Boyi Sauka and his son Mantum Sauka’s kidnapping. Security analyst … Read more
According to senior attorney Femi Falana, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, or EFCC, behaved legally when it froze the Osun State Government’s account as long as it had the necessary court order. peaking on the controversy surrounding the EFCC’s action, the attorney stated that the commission is legally able to impose a Post-No-Debit (PND) … Read more
Bishop Stephen Adegbite, the Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission (NCPC), has remembered that Catholic Cardinal John Onaiyekan stated he would not acknowledge Bola Tinubu as President until the Supreme Court made a decision about the 2023 presidential election petitions. Methodist bishop Adegbite revealed the information on Thursday while answering questions on TVC. … Read more
In an effort to bolster local government and traditional institutions in the state, Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has authorised the establishment of two new districts in Argungu Local Government Area. Journalists in Birnin Kebbi were given access to the approval in a statement released by Garba Umar Dutsinmari, the Commissioner for Local Government and … Read more
A kidnapped victim in the state has been rescued by Oyo State Police Command officers. According to information obtained by 460play, a boy 17-year-old named Daneri Alhaji Yaro was kidnapped early on August 5, 2026. He was kidnapped near the Government Reserve Forest at Aladere Village via Ikoyi-Ile. However, the command has verified that the … Read more
On Thursday, abducted students from Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade (GAPOSA), Ogun State, were freed. After being held captive for eight days, the students were freed by Ogun State Police Command personnel, providing relief to parents, school administrators, and state citizens. Remember that last Wednesday at around 8 p.m., the students were abducted from a private … Read more