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A man identified as Hassan has made fresh allegations against Bauchi South Senator Shehu Buba, claiming the lawmaker supplied firearms and ammunition to armed men before a deadly attack in Benue State. Senator Buba has denied the allegations and described the circulating videos and claims as manipulated and politically motivated.
The Director-General of the Department of State Services, Oluwatosin Ajayi, has revealed that nine people were killed during a security operation to rescue kidnapped victims in Oyo State. The casualties included five security personnel and four civilians, while the DSS says the kidnappers were linked to an international terrorist organisation with alleged connections to Al-Qaeda.
Popular Anambra comedian and media personality Isaac Nwosu, popularly known as Aiza Nwosu or “Azia Nwosu,” has been shot dead in Awka alongside another unidentified man. Police say three unidentified attackers travelling in a silver Toyota Corolla carried out separate shootings at two locations in the Anambra State capital. The killings have renewed concerns about violent attacks in Awka as authorities intensify efforts to identify and arrest those responsible.
A video circulating on social media shows a young man allegedly breaking apart a concrete road drainage structure to remove iron rods believed to be intended for sale as scrap. The footage has triggered fresh concern about vandalism of public infrastructure in Nigeria, with many Nigerians questioning how the country can protect roads and drainage systems from scrap-metal scavengers.
At least 24 suspected bandits were killed after Nigerian security forces reportedly foiled a planned mass abduction in Gidan Bawa, Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. Several kidnapped villagers were rescued and 19 stolen cattle recovered during the operation.
Several residents are feared dead after an attack on settlements in Jwak Maitumbi, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, with reports that about 45 shelters were destroyed and large quantities of crops damaged.
A growing social-media debate has drawn fresh attention to street-level extortion in Lagos, with motorists and motorcycle riders complaining about groups demanding money on roads and around busy areas. The issue has triggered anger among Lagosians, who say unofficial collections and intimidation are becoming an increasingly worrying part of daily life in the city.
The debate over Nigeria's Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket has returned to the centre of political discourse ahead of the 2027 election. Supporters argue that competence should matter more than religious balancing, while critics fear that maintaining same-faith tickets could deepen perceptions of religious and regional dominance in national politics.
An old video showing an Ekiti police sergeant behaving erratically in public has resurfaced on social media, bringing renewed attention to the case and the disciplinary action that followed. The officer was later dismissed after police investigations linked the incident to illicit drug use, according to the Ekiti State Police Command.
Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has sparked a lively debate after suggesting that Nigeria's persistent electricity shortages may be contributing to the country's rising population. His unusual argument is that prolonged blackouts leave people with fewer nighttime entertainment options, prompting Nigerians online to debate whether there is any truth behind the claim.
Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned President Bola Tinubu to take Nigerians' growing hardship seriously, urging the Federal Government to address rising public dissatisfaction before it becomes a major political challenge ahead of the 2027 election.
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to immediately return to court and vacate the order freezing the Osun State Government's account, saying the timing of the action, just days before the governorship election, could create the impression of political interference.