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Pastor Flees as Gunmen Abduct Son in Ondo Community

A nine-year-old boy, identified as Victor Olaosebikan, has been abducted by suspected gunmen who invaded Igbosi Community in Idogun, Ose Local Governm

Parties sit on candidates’ lists

The delay in the release of the final lists of candidates who emerged from the various party primaries ahead of the 2027 elections has continued to un

UN demands release of abducted pupils, teachers in Oyo, Borno

The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohamed Malick Fall, has called for the immediate and safe release of schoolchild

7 killed as farmers, herders clash in Bauchi

Seven people were killed, six others injured, and dozens of homes destroyed following a violent clash on Thursday between farmers and herders in Lanza

Communities deserted as bandits kill many in Sokoto

No fewer than 15 communities have been deserted following coordinated bandits’ attacks carried out between Sunday and Wednesday in Tureta and Sa