50 h. ago ‘They Argued Before Shooting Me’, Victim Recounts Niger State Bandit Attack

Locals who managed to hide during the raid said they secretly recorded video clips showing the gunmen entering the community on motorcycles. The post ‘They Argued Before Shooting Me’, Victim Recounts Niger State Bandit Attack appeared first on Channels Television.

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4 d. ago Kwara Killings: ‘Northern Nigeria Sliding Into War’, Olawepo

A presidential hopeful, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned that Northern Nigeria risks sliding into war if urgent and coordinated national action was not taken to stem the growing wave of terrorism and banditry. Olawepo-Hashim, in a statement, extended condolences to the families of victims of the recent bandit attack in Oke Ode in Ifelodun local […]

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4 d. ago Need to restore safety, accountability in real estate sector

Once again, we are confronted with news that should never have to be repeated. On September 25, 2025, a two-storey building collapsed in Mangoro, Alimosho, Lagos. Six people were rescued from the rubble. Only weeks earlier, a three-storey structure fell on Bornu Street, Ebute Meta, with even more devastating consequences. First, I extend my deepest […] The post Need to restore safety, accountability in real estate sector appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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5 d. ago Lagos Govt Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Land Reclamation, Dredging In Lekki, Seals Sites, Arrests Five Suspects

The Lagos State Government has intensified its crackdown on illegal land reclamation and dredging activities along the Lagos Lagoon, sealing several sites and arresting five suspects during a recent enforcement operation in Lekki. According to Daily Post, the coordinated exercise was led by the Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development in collaboration with the Ministries of […] The post Lagos Govt Intensifies Crackdown On Illegal Land Reclamation, Dredging In Lekki, Seals Sites, Arrests Five Suspects appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Army Moves 2 Division GOC To Kwara After Deadly Bandit Attack

The Nigerian Army Headquarters has directed the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the 2 Division, based in Ibadan, to immediately relocate to Kwara State to enhance military operations and strengthen the response to escalating insecurity in parts of the state. According to Nigerian Tribune, the directive was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by […] The post Army Moves 2 Division GOC To Kwara After Deadly Bandit Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago Kenya Police Bust Ring Trafficking Citizens To Fight In Ukraine

More than 20 people have been rescued in Kenya from a suspected human trafficking ring that lured them with job offers in Russia but intended to send them to fight in Ukraine, police said. It followed an intelligence-led raid on a residential apartment on the outskirts of the capital, Nairobi, where officers seized recruitment materials, […]

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7 d. ago 100 people feared dead as gold mining pits collapse in Zamfara

Tribune Online 100 people feared dead as gold mining pits collapse in Zamfara Another survivor, Isa Sani, who is receiving treatment for injuries, described the ordeal. “We are lucky to be rescued alive. Out of more than 100 people, only 15 of us were rescued,” he said. 100 people feared dead as gold mining pits collapse in Zamfara Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Boat Carrying 74 Migrants From Libya, Heading To Europe Capsizes, 13 Survivors

Tragedy struck near the Libyan coastal town of Tobruk after a vessel carrying seventy-four migrants capsized while en route to Europe. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), only thirteen people were rescued, while dozens remain missing.   In a statement, UNHCR stressed the need for long-term solutions to the migrant crisis: […] The post Boat Carrying 74 Migrants From Libya, Heading To Europe Capsizes, 13 Survivors appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Tragedy As Another Boat Capsizes In Sokoto, Many Feared Dead

A fresh tragedy has struck in Sokoto State following another boat mishap that has left several passengers feared dead. According to Daily Trust, the ill-fated boat, was said to be carrying mostly women escaping a bandit attack, reportedly hit the edge of a culvert around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday before capsizing. According to local sources, […] The post Tragedy As Another Boat Capsizes In Sokoto, Many Feared Dead appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Bandits attack: Senator Karimi visits Yagba West, donates cash to victims

Tribune Online Bandits attack: Senator Karimi visits Yagba West, donates cash to victims Kogi West Senator, Sunday Karimi, has visited Yagba West Local Government Area to commiserate with the families of those who Bandits attack: Senator Karimi visits Yagba West, donates cash to victims Tribune Online

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2 w. ago UBA Fire: 9 Rescued, 5 Revived As Emergency Response Intensifies In Lagos

A fire outbreak at a branch of the United Bank for Africa (UBA) on Lagos Island has left several people affected, with emergency services confirming that nine casualties have been rescued so far. In an update posted on Facebook, the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service revealed that five of the victims had been successfully […]

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2 w. ago Bandits abduct 40 worshippers during morning prayers in Zamfara mosque attack

No fewer than 40 worshippers were abducted during dawn prayers on Monday in Gidan Turbe village, Tsafe Local Government Area read more Bandits abduct 40 worshippers during morning prayers in Zamfara mosque attack

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2 w. ago Ododo condemns Egbe bandits’ attack, vows justice for fallen heroes

…Assures Kogites of safety, stronger security measures Ahmed Usman Ododo, Governor of Kogi State, has strongly condemned the recent bandits’ read more Ododo condemns Egbe bandits’ attack, vows justice for fallen heroes

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3 w. ago Six People Rescued As Bandits Attack Lamuntani Village In Katsina

Six abducted residents have been rescued after suspected bandits launched an attack on Lamuntani Village in Goran Dansaka Ward, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m. on Wednesday when armed bandits invaded the community. According to security analyst Zagazola Makama, who disclosed the development in a post on Thursday, […] The post Six People Rescued As Bandits Attack Lamuntani Village In Katsina appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers

Tragedy struck on Wednesday morning in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, when heavily armed bandits launched an attack on a police checkpoint, killing three officers. The incident reportedly occurred at the Ofili Police Checkpoint along the Egbe–Okunran–Pategi Road, leaving residents in shock and raising fresh concerns about the growing insecurity in Okunland. […] The post Bandits Attack Police Checkpoint In Kogi, Kill Three Officers appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Bandits Attack Worshippers In Zamfara, Kill Residents In Kaduna

Bandits launched fresh attacks in Zamfara and Kaduna States on Sunday morning, abducting worshippers and leaving several others dead and injured. The assault in Zamfara reportedly occurred in Dansadau town during the early morning Subhi prayer, where gunmen stormed the mosque and kidnapped a number of worshippers. Security analyst, Bakatsine, disclosed the incident in a […] The post Bandits Attack Worshippers In Zamfara, Kill Residents In Kaduna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages

Residents of Bimasa community in Tureta Local Government Area, Sokoto State, successfully defended their community against a bandit attack, killing six assailants and rescuing several individuals who had been kidnapped. Aliyu Tureta, Chairman of Tureta Local Government, confirmed the incident, explaining that community members pursued the bandits into the forest and confronted them. “They managed […] The post Sokoto: Bimasa Community Fight Back Terrorists, Kill Six Suspected Bandits, Free Hostages appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 w. ago Katsina Community Watch Corps repels bandit attack on Magajin Wando village in Dandume LGA

The Katsina State Government has confirmed a clash between operatives of the Community Watch Corps (CWC) and bandits, which left read more Katsina Community Watch Corps repels bandit attack on Magajin Wando village in Dandume LGA

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