JUST IN: 6 killed as IED explodes in Imo market

6 killed as IED explodes in Imo market

Six persons have been killed by an explosion caused by an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted at Eke Ubaheze market, Awo-Idemili, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State.

Linking Nnamdi Kanu to EndSARS Protest Is a Baseless Allegation

• Biafra has strongly condemned the baseless and desperate attempt by the government to link its leader, Kanu, to the 2020 EndSARS protests.
• The comment follows the June 19 court session where the prosecution, led by Chief Awomolo (SAN).
• Government claim that Nnamdi Kanu masterminded the EndSARS protest, which everyone knows was a spontaneous youth-led movement.

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has strongly condemned what it described as a “baseless and desperate” attempt by the Nigerian government to link its leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, to the 2020 EndSARS protests.

Benue Killings: Displaced Survivors Cry Out Over Poor Feeding, Living Conditions

Hundreds of internally displaced persons, IDPs, from Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, yesterday, cried out over their poor feeding and living conditions.

They staged a peaceful protest in Makurdi, over alleged food shortages at their temporary shelter.

Police Arrested Three Masterminds Of Abuja Kidnappings

• Police arrested three notorious kidnap suspects linked to a spate of deadly abductions in Abuja.
• The suspects, reportedly confessed to multiple kidnappings and murders, including the 2024 killing of a pastor in Mpape.
• Exhibits recovered from the scene included a long knife and various charms.

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have arrested three notorious kidnap suspects linked to a spate of deadly abductions in Abuja and neighboring states.

According to a statement signed by the Force PPRO, Abuja Command, SP Josephine Adeh, on Thursday, the suspects, 27 years old Ya’u Shittu from Kaduna State; 30 years old Sale Usman from Niger State; and 28 years old Ibrahim Abdullahi from Abuja, were captured during sting operations carried out between June 13 and 18, 2025, in Kaduna, Niger, and Nasarawa states by the Command’s elite Scorpion Squad.

End Benue Killings, Catholic Urges Govt, Presented a Five-Point Action Plan

• Catholic of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killings in Benue State, calling on the federal government to act decisively.
• They noted the spate of violence that has occured in Benue in recent years, urged leaders to prioritize citizens safety.
• The Council presented a five-point action plan to the government, seeking for the immediate deployment of securities.

The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killings in Benue State, calling on the federal government to act decisively to end what it describes as “the valley of blood” that has reopened in Nigeria.

Benue Bloodshed: Gov, Assembly At Odds As President Tinubu, SGF, Ex-generals Visit Benue State Over Recent Killings

• President Tinubu will on Wednesday (today) hold a meeting with the stakeholders in Benue State.
• Over 200 people were reportedly killed within a few hours, including children and women.
• ADP and the New Nigeria Peoples Party accused the President of prioritising politics over people’s lives.
• UN firmly condemned the recent attacks and called for a comprehensive investigation into the incidents.

In a move to end the violence that has cost many lives and destroyed homes across several communities, President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday (today) hold a meeting with the stakeholders in Benue State and listen to their concerns firsthand.

Benue bloodbath: Military, IG Launch Cross-Border Manhunt For Killers

• Military and the police have launched a joint manhunt for the gunmen who killed around 200 villagers.
• Musa urging the youths to support the military, he sought support from every Nigerian too.

The military and the police have launched a joint, cross-border manhunt for the gunmen who killed around 200 villagers in Yelewata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, on the night of Friday, June 13, 2025.

Police Raid Cult Initiation Ceremony, Arrest Six in Anambra

• Nigeria Police Command has raided and foiled a cult initiation ceremony in Anambra.
• A Spokesman for the Police Command, stated that the operatives, acting on intelligence-driven information.
• The team arrested six suspects and recovered one Jojef pump action gun, two live cartridges.

The Anambra State Police Command has raided and foiled a cult initiation ceremony at Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.

President Tinubu rescheduled His Kaduna trip, to visit Benue People

• Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday.
• Special Adviser to the President stated this in a statement he signed Monday.
• The official visit will now occur on Thursday, June 19, 2025 and also meeting with all stakeholders in the state.

President Bola Tinubu has rescheduled his official visit to Kaduna State. Instead, he will travel to Benue State on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of renewed efforts to foster peace and address the persistent conflict affecting communities in the state.

BREAKING: Activist VDM Visited Yelewata in Benue State,Show Video of burned children

• Activist Verydarkman Visited Yelewata in Benue State,Show Video of burned children.

Activist Verydarkman share tears as he visit Benue state were over 200 women and children were killed, showed live burnt bodies of children and also commended the attack and also huge the federal government to intervein for the Benue people.

Why I Killed For Politicians – Ex-Cultist Confesses

Why I Killed For Politicians – Ex-Cultist Confesses

A notorious cultist who recently turned a new leaf, has opened up on his atrocious activities while operating a killer squad for politicians

Kenyan student killed by baby daddy’s over infidelity

23-year-old Valerie Apondi, a third-year university student of Logistics and Supply Chain Management at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, was on Saturday found dead in a pool of blood in a room she booked on Friday at around 8 pm with her baby daddy.

Valerie who was accused of being unfaithful by the suspect, 25-year-old Collins Oluoch Ogweno, a nurse at Nightingale Hospital in Kisumu, was reportedly killed with a machete.

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 16th December

AU leaders to discuss the security issues at summit

AU leaders to discuss the security issues at summit

The African heads of states will discuss the the return of 6,000 ISIS members back to Africa at its summit, which begins in Abuja on Saturday (today).

Please let me remain in prison, Inmate tells court

There was confusion at the Ekwulobia prison in Anambra State on Friday when an inmate, Tobias Mbaekwe, who was granted amnesty by Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Peter Umeadi, on health grounds, declined the pardon.

Osayomore Joseph Benin kidnap victim narrates ordeal

Osayomore Joseph Benin kidnap victim narrates ordeal

Edo based musician, Osayomore Joseph, who was recently freed by kidnappers, has narrated his experience and said he paid a huge ransom.

Nigerian Woman And Her 2 Sons Kill Her Husband, And Bury Him Under A Tree In Anambra

Nigerian Woman And Her 2 Sons Kill Her Husband, And Bury Him Under A Tree In Anambra (Photos)

A wife allegedly colluded with her two sons to kill and bury their dad in a shallow grave in Anambra State.

Nigerian Newspaper Headlines Today: 15th December

Hoodlums attack, burn down Aba Police station

Hoodlums attack, burn down Aba Police station

Hoodlums who were suspected to be armed robbers and drug dealers on Tuesday at about 8pm attacked and burnt down a police post at Ahiaukwu Olokoro, in the Umuahia South local Government Area.

Eyewitness Narrates How Man who kidnapped 2yr old Girl In Lagos Was Beaten & Set Ablaze But Refused To Die

Eyewitness Narrates How Man who kidnapped 2yr old Girl In Lagos Was Beaten & Set Ablaze But Refused To Die (Photos)

A suspected kidnapper was nabbed yesterday in Mushin, Lagos after he allegedly abducted a 2-year-old girl.