Abducted Kaduna Anglican Priest Dies in Captivity
Venerable Edwin Achi was kidnapped alongside wife in Kaduna community. Family received proof-of-life photos as bandits demanded N600m ransom. Source confirms the priest died in captivity after weeks of torture.…
Nigeria Records 55% Drop in Condom Distribution – UNAIDS
UNAIDS says Nigeria recorded a 55% decline in condom distribution. HIV prevention and treatment services disrupted across several countries. Women and young girls hit hardest by HIV prevention funding cuts.…
Bandit Issues Threat in New Video, Vows to Target Politicians and Soldiers
Bandit boasts in video about recent kidnapping in Kebbi and Niger. He threatens to kidnap soldiers and politicians next. The video is already trending and sparking security concerns. Bandit says…
Two Parents Die Following Niger Catholic School Abduction – Kontagora Diocese
Kontagora Diocese confirms death of two parents affected by the St. Mary Catholic School Papiri mass abduction in Niger State. Father of three kidnapped pupils dies of heart attack, while…
Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power, Arrests President Embalo After Disputed Election
Guinea-Bissau’s military takes “total control”, arrests President Embalo and suspends the electoral process after a disputed vote. Borders closed, media shut down and curfew imposed as armed officers announce takeover…
JUST-IN: White House Lockdown After Two National Guard Members Shot in Washington
White House temporarily on lockdown after two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C. Shooting occurred near Farragut Metro station, coinciding with heightened security due to recent troop…
Amnesty Raises Alarm As 20,468 Schools Shut Over Rising Abductions
Amnesty International says Nigeria faces a “lost generation” as mass school abductions force 20,468 schools to shut across seven northern states. Over 300 pupils and teachers kidnapped in Niger State,…
Promise Lawuru to Serve as Guest of Honour at Ijaw Media Conference 2025
The President of Egbema Brotherhood, Alaowei Promise Lawuru, has accepted to serve as a Guest of Honour at the forthcoming Ijaw Media Conference 2025. The annual event in its second…
AfDB Approves $500 Million Loan for Nigeria’s Second Phase Energy Transition Programme
AfDB approves $500m loan to support the second phase of Nigeria’s energy transition programme. Focus on energy sector reforms, fiscal policy improvements, and climate adaptation for sustainable growth. Federal ministries…
Senate Moves To Classify Kidnapping As Terrorism, Backs Death Penalty For Offenders
Nigerian Senate pushes to classify kidnapping under terrorism laws. Lawmakers propose death penalty for convicted kidnappers. Resolution targets rising cases of abductions nationwide. Senators say amendment will strengthen prosecution and…
