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Azeez August 25, 2017

Kidnapped ex-minister, Akwanga released

Hussaini Akwanga, a former Minister of Labour and Productivity who was kidnapped at his farm in Akwanga, Nasarawa State on Aug. 22, has been released. Spokesman of the state Police…

Azeez August 7, 2017

3 Lagos-bound passengers kidnapped in Rivers released

The Police in Rivers State has said three out of five Lagos-bound passengers who were kidnapped on Monday have been released. Police spokesman Nnamdi Omoni announced this in Port Harcourt.…

Azeez August 6, 2017

‘Kidnapped monarchs did not complete mandatory rituals’

Obafemi Jegede, a lecturer at the University of Ibadan has said monarchs being kidnapped did not complete their mandatory traditional rituals. Jegede, who is also a Senior Research Fellow at…

Azeez August 1, 2017

More Chibok girls will return home soon – Osinbajo

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has said the Federal Government will do everything possible to ensure the release of the remaining 113 Chibok school girls. Osinbajo said this on Tuesday when he…

Azeez August 1, 2017

64 days in captivity, ransom payment – a timeline of the Igbonla school boys kidnap

News of the kidnap of six students of Igbonla Model College broke on May 25. Gunmen had stormed the school two days after writing a letter to announce their visit.…

Azeez July 30, 2017

Osinbajo orders military to rescue kidnapped members of oil exploration team

Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, on Sunday ordered security operatives to immediately locate and rescue all members of the oil exploration team abducted recently by the Boko Haram sect. The order…

Azeez July 30, 2017

I noticed the deficiencies of the police when I was kidnapped – Ekweremadu

Deputy Senate President, Ike Ekweremadu has said he noticed the deficiencies in the Police when he was kidnapped. Ekweremadu was kidnapped in 2010 and released after two days in captivity.…

Azeez July 22, 2017

Chibok girls set for academic session in September – Minister

Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Aisha Alhassan on Saturday said the Chibok girls were ready for academic session in September. Alhassan disclosed this during a lunch with the…

Itunuoluwa June 7, 2017

[The Alausa Blog]: Parents of kidnapped school children stage protest at Ambode’s office

The parents of the kidnapped students of Lagos State Model College, Igbonla, Epe, held a protest at the office of Governor Ambode, Wednesday. The protest was to demand the rescue…

Azeez February 25, 2017

Rivers rerun: INEC staff kidnapped

by Azeez Adeniyi A staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been kidnapped as the legislative rerun election is holding in Rivers state. It was learnt that a…

Azeez February 22, 2017

‘No soldier was abducted in Lagos’

by Azeez Adeniyi The Nigerian Army has said no soldier was kidnapped in Lagos as widely reported. The army said the soldier who was said to have been abducted only…

Azeez January 25, 2017

Abductors of Nigerian-Turkish school students, staff will be arrested, prosecuted – Amosun

Ogun State governor, Ibikunle Amosun has said those responsible for the kidnap of 8 students and staff of Nigerian-Turkish school will face justice. Anosun said this when the recently freed…

Azeez December 6, 2016

Police confirm release of kidnapped radio journalist

The Benue State Police Command on Tuesday confirmed the release of Radio journalist, Mrs Iyuadoo Tor-Agbidye. Agbidye was kidnapped at her house in Makurdi on Friday. Police Public Relations Officer…

Azeez October 7, 2016

Just In: Bayero University lecturer, two others kidnapped

A lecturer of the Department of Computer Science at Bayero University in Kano State, Saminu Aliyu Kiri has been kidnapped alongside two othr persons, Saharareporters reports. According to the online…

Azeez October 5, 2016

BREAKING: Kidnapped former Jonathan Minister, husband regain freedom

Former Minister of Environment under President Goodluck Jonathan, Lawrencia Laraba Mallam and her husband, Pius Mallam who were kidnapped on Monday have been released by their captors. According to SaharaReporters, a…

Azeez October 5, 2016

APC Chieftain kidnapped in Rivers

Nnamdi Abbah, a Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers state was on Tuesday kidnapped by unknown gunmen. According to Punch, Abbah was kidnapped at about 8pm on…

Mazi Emeka September 27, 2016

Entertainment Roundup: Lil Wayne gets minor victory in case against Birdman | Nollywood actor ‘arrested’ from his home and more

Here are some stories from yesterday and others that unravelled while you slept – and are now buzzing this morning in today’s Entertainment Roundup. Nollywood actor, Kalu Ikeagwu, kidnapped…

Azeez September 17, 2016

BREAKING: Gunmen kidnap 9 landlords in Lagos community

Unknown gunmen on Saturday abducted nine landlords at Isheri, a cborder community between Lagos and Ogun States. According to The Nation, the landlords were kidnapped during a routine exercise beside Lekki…

Azeez September 4, 2016

There is a ‘plan’ to steal Ese Oruru’s baby – Parents

There is a plan to steal the child of 14-year old, Ese Oruru, by some young men, her parents have alleged. Ese was abducted by Yunusa Dahiru, who took her…

Azeez September 4, 2016

3 children abducted by gunmen in Benue

The Benue Police Command has confirmed that three children between the ages of three and six have been abducted by gunmen in the Adeke area of Makurdi, Benue State. The…

Azeez July 24, 2016

‘Ambode should come to our aid’ | Kidnapped Lagos monarch’s family cry out for help

Family members of abducted Lagos monarch, Oniba of Iba community, Oba Goriola Oseni, have pleaded with the Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode to help with the kidnappers' ransom. On Saturday,…

Adebayo Emuleomo May 22, 2016

Police rescue kidnapped APC chairman

Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ishola Balogun- Fulani and Secretary of the party, Bode Adekanye who were kidnapped by unknown gunmen have been released unhurt. According to a…

Mazi Emeka May 21, 2016

Kwara state APC chairman and secretary kidnapped

The Chairman of the Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Ishola Fulani-Balogun, and the Secretary of the party, Bode Adekanye, have been reportedly kidnapped by gun-men while travelling…

Adebayo Emuleomo March 29, 2016

Abducted Army Colonel found dead, body decomposing

The Nigerian Army Colonel, Samaila Inusa, who was abducted on Sunday in Kaduna, has been found dead. The Army made this known in a statement released on Tuesday evening by…

Mazi Emeka March 4, 2016

Family and friends celebrate Ese Oruru’s return to Bayelsa (VIDEO)

After more than six months of anxiety, fear and tears, the family of abducted Bayelsa teenager, Ese Oruru, are in celebration-mode, following her rescue and arrival in Bayelsa. Ese was…

Mazi Emeka March 1, 2016

Former CBN Director kidnapped

A former Director of Foreign Operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Joseph Ogedegbe is reported to has been abducted by unidentified gunmen at St. Michael's Anglican Church in…

Janeth J February 29, 2016

Governor Dickson’s sister freed by abductors

Nancy Dickson, the abducted sister of Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, is reported to have been released by her kidnappers. Nnacy was abducted at her shop on Okaka Road, Yenagoa, by gunmen who reportedly drove…

Ada Igboanugo January 13, 2016

How RCCG pastor was kidnapped during church service

A Redeemed Christian Church of God pastor was on Sunday, kidnapped by unknown gunmen. The kidnap victim, Pastor Ayo Raphael was abducted during the Sunday service at the Resurrection parish…

Janeth J January 11, 2016

Former Ondo Speaker, Victor Olabintan kidnapped

A former speaker of the Ondo state House of Assembly, Victor Olabintan, has been kidnapped in Abuja. This is coming barely 48 hours after he declared his intention to contest…

Kolapo Olapoju December 20, 2015

How gunmen abducted Governor Dickson’s sister

Nancy Keme Dickson, the sister of Bayelsa state governor, Seriake Dickson, has been abducted. Nancy Dickson and her sales girl were kidnapped by armed men at the Okaka suburb of…

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