Category: Crime
Customs Officer Killed, Outpost Razed in Deadly Bandit Attack in Kebbi
A brazen attack by armed bandits on a Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) checkpoint in Kebbi State on Saturday night has left one officer dead and the outpost completely burned down, heightening security concerns in the region. The deadly assault occurred at the Maje border outstation in Bagudo Local Government Area on November 8, 2025. The…
Pastor Slain, Over 20 Worshippers Abducted in Brazen Kaduna Church Attack
A wave of shock and grief has enveloped the Farin Dutse community in Kaduna State after armed bandits launched a deadly attack in the early hours of Tuesday, October 28, 2025, killing a local pastor and abducting more than 20 worshippers. The deceased clergyman has been identified as Reverend Yahaya Kambasiya of the United Church…
Trump Designates Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Amidst Alarming Persecution of Christians
In a significant foreign policy move, President Donald Trump has redesignated Nigeria as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for engaging in or tolerating severe violations of religious freedom. The announcement, made on Friday, October 31, 2025, via the social media platform Truth Social, highlights the administration’s growing concerns over the targeting of Christians in…
EFCC Chair’s “Lazy and Greedy” Comment on Youths Sparks Backlash
A recent statement by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, has drawn significant public criticism. Olukoyede attributed the surge in cybercrime to “laziness” and “greed” among Nigerian youths, remarks that have been widely contested on social media. The EFCC chairman made the comments on Monday, October 27, 2025, during…