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Parents of suspects detained for Ardo Risku’s murder claim innocence of their children
Families of men arrested over the killing of MACBAN Benue chairman Ardo Risku Mohammed maintain their relatives were innocent bystanders caught in a police raid in Otukpo.
Nigerian Government Updates NYSC Policy: Adire Fabric to Replace Khaki Uniforms
The Nigerian government has introduced major reforms to the NYSC, including replacing khaki uniforms with Adire fabric and shifting to skill-based deployments to better support the national economy and improve security.
Niger State Police Report 18 Dead Following Land Conflict
A land dispute in Niger State's Rafi Local Government Area has resulted in 18 deaths, prompting the deployment of military and police forces to restore order.
Cross River local fishermen report loss of waterway access to foreign fishers
Local fishermen in Cross River State report being blocked from traditional waters by armed foreigners who claim large sections of the rivers for unauthorized commercial fishing.
Race Across the World champion faces car break-in and laptop theft before school talk
Race Across the World winner Alfie Watts had his car broken into and his laptop stolen in Cardiff, marking his third recent experience with theft while traveling for school talks.
One Attacker Killed as Armed Group Targets NIPSS
Security operatives at NIPSS in Plateau State neutralized an attacker during a thwarted raid on the facility late Wednesday night.
Mining Accident in Kano Claims Three Lives
Three artisanal miners died and two others were hospitalized after inhaling fumes from a water-pumping machine in a Kano mining pit.
Pair detained following unauthorized climb of Empire State Building for proposal stunt
A couple was arrested after scaling the Empire State Building's antenna to unfurl a peace banner and seemingly stage a romantic proposal.
BBC Investigation Exposes Convicted Smuggler Living in the UK
A BBC probe reveals that a convicted people smuggler is living in Leicestershire, fueling concerns about the effectiveness of UK border security checks.
Customs Intercepts Illicit Drugs Smuggled With Forged NAFDAC Credentials
The Nigeria Customs Service has exposed a smuggling scheme using forged NAFDAC numbers to bring unregistered drugs into Nigeria, resulting in a N53.4 billion seizure.