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Kidnapping: Ogun bizwoman regains freedom after N8m ransom

A businesswoman, Mujidat Otefila, who was abducted on Saturday by gunmen in Imeko-Afon, Ogun State, has regained her freedom after payment of N8m rans

We will never negotiate with bandits — Zamfara govt

The Zamfara State Government on Tuesday said they would never embark on peace negotiations or engage armed bandits in any dialogue in the state. Addre

Abducted Kwara bride, sisters-in-law regain freedom after N7m ransom

A newly wed wife, Mrs Rukayat Musa and her two sisters-in-law kidnapped from their house at Emir’s road, Ilorin have been released. They reportedly re

Hausa community in Taraba LG demands justice over killing of 32 members

The Hausa community in Takum LGA of Taraba State has demanded justice over the alleged killing of 32 of its members by people suspected to be Kuteb mi

Gunmen kill Kwara chief, abduct 3

Gunmen on Friday night stormed Iwo community in Isin LGA of Kwara State and killed a local chief, Raphael Adewuyi, and abducted three persons. A sourc