Category archives: Metro

The devastating flood in Maiduguri, Borno State, has displaced over 414,000 people and claimed at least 30 lives, according to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The flood, which began after the Alau Dam overflowed due to heavy rains, is the worst Maiduguri has seen in 30 years. The floodwaters, which submerged 70% of the […]

Residents of Maiduguri, displaced by flooding from the Alau Dam, are starting to return to their homes as the floodwaters gradually recede. Many of the flood victims, who had been sleeping outside, expressed concerns about the damage to their properties and the need to assess their losses. “We are rushing back to see what is […]

In the early hours of yesterday, a massive flood struck Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, displacing over 200,000 residents and leaving numerous people, including children, missing. The flood followed the collapse of the Alau Dam, which overflowed into the city, submerging houses, businesses, and vital infrastructure, including the Palace of the Shehu of Borno […]

The devastating collapse of the Alau Dam has caused severe flooding in Borno State, submerging 70% of Maiduguri and displacing thousands of residents. The floodwaters ravaged key areas, including the Shehu of Borno’s palace, schools, and markets, with homes and institutions submerged. President Bola Tinubu, currently abroad, called for immediate evacuation and rescue efforts, while […]

Three officers from the Nigeria Police Force have been detained in relation to the fatal shooting of Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, a student at Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin. Ishola was reportedly shot on September 4, 2024. The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has taken direct action by instructing the Homicide section of the Force Criminal […]

A group of armed bandits has abducted an unknown number of nurses from a Primary Health Care Center in Layin Dan Auta village, located in the Kuyello Ward of Birnin Gwari, Kaduna State. The incident, which occurred recently, has raised concerns among local residents. According to reports from Naija News on Monday, the assailants initially […]

The Nigerian Army has apprehended Grace Markus, an alleged informant and girlfriend of a notorious kidnapper known as Chen, who has been terrorizing communities in Taraba and Benue states. Markus is accused of aiding kidnappers, including her involvement in the abduction of Malam Saidu in Ukum LGA, Benue State. She was arrested on September 6, […]

On September 5, 2024, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) arrested seven individuals during a fuel hike protest in Ilorin, Kwara State. The arrests followed reports of theft and violent behavior associated with the protest. According to NSCDC spokesman Ayoola Michael, the suspects were apprehended after an attack on Olusegun Taiwo, who reported […]

Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State has encouraged residents to stand up and fight against bandits rather than hide during attacks. Speaking at a town hall meeting on the ‘2025 Citizens’ Budget Participation Process’ in the Daura Zone, Radda advised people to adopt self-defense strategies, expressing frustration over the increasing bandit attacks in the […]

The Nigerian Army has reported significant progress in the fight against insecurity and terrorism over the past week. According to Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, 152 terrorists were killed, 109 were arrested, and 91 kidnapped victims were rescued across various regions. The operations targeted key terrorist enclaves, particularly in Katsina and […]