Parents of nine children kidnapped from Miya village in the Ganguwa Local Government Area of Bauchi State have urgently appealed to Governor Bala Mohammed for help in rescuing their children. The parents made their emotional plea during a press conference at the NUJ Press Centre in Bauchi on Wednesday, …
Former footballer Joey Barton found guilty of assaulting his wife
Former England footballer Joey Barton has been found guilty of assault by beating after pushing his wife to the floor and kicking her in the head. The retired midfielder, 42, who played for Manchester City and QPR, assaulted Georgia Barton, 38, in June 2021 during a drunken row at their family home in Kew, south-west …
Kidnapped Federal University Dutsinma Student Found Dead In Bush
A 100-level Computer Science student from the Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State, who was kidnapped last month, was tragically found dead in a bush on Sunday, March 24. The student was among several others abducted from the university, with some still in captivity. While the identities of the kidnappers remain unknown, residents suspect that bandits …
Two Arrested For Murder Of Motorcyclist In Bauchi
Bauchi State Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the death of 25-year-old motorcycle rider Dauda Manu. The Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmed Wakil, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Monday. Wakil explained that on March 5, 2025, the Darazo Divisional Police Headquarters received a report …
Kogi Jailbreak Aftermath: Security Agencies Track Down Fleeing Prisoners
The Acting Controller General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Sly Nwakuche, has confirmed the death of an officer during a jailbreak at the Koton Karfe correctional center in Kogi State. Twelve inmates escaped from the facility on the morning of Monday, March 24, 2025. Nwakuche, speaking at a press briefing held …