Security operatives in Niger state have arrested Garba Mohammed, village head of Guiwa community, and 13 other individuals for allegedly aiding and abetting armed bandits in Mashegu LGA. A statement by Wasiu Abiodun, police spokesperson in the state, said the arrests were made on May 23, during an ongoing clearance operation by a joint team…
Irate youths have reportedly burnt down a Police Division in Ifon, Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State. This is as a result of the death of a young man, who was allegedly tortured to death in police custody. Although the tragic incident occurred on Saturday evening, full details were still sketchy as of Sunday…
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has issued a fresh 14-day ultimatum to the federal government, asking the government to resolve lingering issues affecting university lecturers. The fresh ultimatum is coming after the expiration of a 21-day notice earlier issued by the union. The government and the university lecturers agreed to set up a…
The Cross River State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of 17 passengers onboard of a passenger boat on the Calabar – Oron Waterways by sea pirates. The abduction occurred on Thursday when gunmen hijacked a commercial passenger boat operated by Sea Express Limited, while conveying around 30 people from Calabar in Cross River State…
GISTSMATE MEDIA reports that the Bangladesh’s key police association on Tuesday said its members were going on strike. This is coming a day after the protests they had sought to crush with deadly force toppled the prime minister. “Until the security of every member of the police is secured, we are declaring a strike,” the…
The Church of Christ Evangelical and Life Intercessory Ministry, Sabon Tasha, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, distributed grains to over 1,000 underprivileged Muslims and Islamic schools as the 30-day Ramadan fasting commences on Saturday. Pastor Dr Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of the church, told newsmen after the distribution that the church…
Hoodlums reportedly attacked Police Divisional Officer’s residence and killed a police officer in Sujata town, Jahun Local Government, Jigawa State. Findings revealed that the attackers raided the residence on Monday midnight and attacked officers on duty, leading to the death of Police Constable, Nura Garba Jahun, while another sustained serious injuries. After the attack, the…
The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the former running mate to the 2023 Presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, Weekend Trust has learnt. Baba-Ahmed, who is the founder of Baze University, according to a security source, was invited Friday evening for allegedly sustaining views perceived as inciting against the…
At least 16 travellers from Northern Nigeria were brutally killed in the Udune Efandion community of Uromi, Edo State, after being labelled as kidnappers. It was gathered the incident occurred on Thursday when the victims, reported to be primarily Hausa hunters, were en route from Port Harcourt to Kano for the Sallah festivities. They were…
The North West Governors Forum has declared Tuesday, July 15, 2025, as a public holiday across all seven states in the region in honour of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in a London hospital. In a press statement signed by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Katsina State,…
