Ekiti community protests as k!dnappers hold 16 victims despite N10.5m ransom payment

Residents of Eda-Oniyo Community in Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State have staged a peaceful protest, calling for urgent intervention from the state and Federal Governments, as well as security agencies, over the continued captivity of 16 kidnapped residents despite the payment of a N10.5 million ransom.   The protesters, comprising community leaders, relatives…

Atiku Demands Probe Of Emeka Ike’s Voter Data Leak By Lere Olayinka

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has called for an independent and open investigation be carried out into the alleged leak of voter registration details belonging to Nollywood actor Emeka Ike. The controversy began after Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, posted screenshots on X showing Ike’s voter…

Gunmen storm Abuja community, abduct resident after threatening to k!ll his daughter

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted Emmanuel Oluwole, a resident of Kungabokun community in the Byazhin area of Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).   Residents said the attackers stormed the community a few minutes before midnight on Sunday, May 31, 2026 and went straight to Oluwale’s residence, from where…

I endorse Obi but I still support Tinubu’s policies — Omo-Agege

Former Deputy Senate President Ovie Omo-Agege has declared his support for former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 election, while maintaining his backing for key economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Omo-Agege made the remarks during an appearance on ARISE TV’s The Morning Show on Wednesday, June 3, where…

Politicians benefit from insecurity – Former Chief of Army Staff Buratai alleges

Former Chief of Army Staff Tukur Buratai has attributed the rising wave of insecurity, banditry and school abductions in Nigeria to political transitions and the activities of politicians who allegedly benefit from criminal violence. Buratai made the remarks during an interview on TVC News while reacting to the recent abduction of students and teachers in…