The remains of Rev. Fr. Tobias Okonkwo, a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Nnewi, in Anambra, murdered on Dec. 26 has been laid to rest amid tears. He was buried on Thursday at Our Lady of Assumption Cathedral in Nnewi after a requiem mass at the cathedral. Okonkwo, a pharmacist, was murdered … Read more
At least seven individuals reportedly lost their lives in Tatara village, located within the Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, following a recent attack by armed assailants. The Police Public Relations Officer for the state, SP Ramhan Nansel, informed newsmen on Monday, January 13, 2025, that the incident took place on Saturday night. Nansel … Read more
Three soldiers were reportedly abducted in a recent assault in Anambra State by some gunmen suspected to be herdsmen. Reports obtained by Henzodaily on Sunday revealed that the assailants ambushed three buses, resulting in the initial abduction of four personnel from the Nigerian Army; however, one individual, PTE Usendu Emediong (24NA/87/7560), successfully escaped. The incident … Read more
Gunmen have killed the Katsina State Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeder Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Surajo Leader and two others in Kusada Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred on Saturday night when the gunmen invaded Mai Rana community in Kusada LGA. Sources revealed that the gunmen also abducted two of … Read more
A 27-year-old man identified as Wilfred Ogochukwu Ifeanyi, was k!lled by gunmen 17 days after his wedding in Ogwashi-Uku, Aniocha South Local Government Area of Delta State. It was gathered that Ifeanyi got married on December 7, 2024. According to a statement issued by the Iyasei (Traditional Prime Minister) of Ogwashi-Uku Kingdom, Chief … Read more
The Berom Youth Moulders Association (BYM), Heipang community in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau, has denied media reports that some herders were attacked within the community. Mr Christopher Mwankon, the Chairman of BYM in the community, denied the report in a statement on Thursday in Jos. There were claims in some media … Read more
The Anambra State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Mr. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North Constituency. Azuka was reportedly abducted on Tuesday night, December 24, 2024, along Ugwunapampa Road in Onitsha while returning home. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer Tochukwu Ikenga revealed that … Read more
The police in Edo have confirmed the killing of a guest at the popular Raptor Club and Lounge, Stadium Road, Benin. The victim was shot dead by gunmen in the early hours of Friday, while his female passenger sustained gunshot injuries. SP Moses Yamu, Public Relations Officer of the Police Command in Edo, … Read more
Suspected internet fraudsters have allegedly shot a collaborator over a disagreement arising from the sharing of N94 million proceeds from an online scam. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday at Okhoro road in Egor Local Government of Edo. The victim was said to have been driving in his Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV), when the gunmen … Read more
The Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, has dismissed reports on social media that his convoy was attacked by suspected bandits in Mashegu Local Government Area. Henzodaily reports that the Governor, in a statement through the Chief Press Secretary Bologi Ibrahim, described the news of the gunmen attack as baseless, false and unfounded. Bologi insisted … Read more