CRIME
Okada Rider Shot Dead By Escaping Armed Robbers Near Abia University (Video)
A commercial motorcyclist identified as Osinachi Asonye was brutally shot dead by fleeing armed robbers near the Abia State University (ABSU) Uturu campus in the early hours of Thursday, June 26, 2025. Eyewitnesses told ABN TV that the robbers, who had just carried out a robbery operation in the area, opened fire on the unsuspecting Okada rider, mistaking him for...
High Court Sentences Man To Death By Hanging Over Killing Of Salome Adaidu
The High Court sitting in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of Salome Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). Ajayi was convicted on a single count of culpable homicide, in violation of Section 221 of the Penal Code applicable in Northern Nigeria, which stipulates the death penalty for...
Missing Woman, Mrs. Margaret, Found Dead After Weeks Of Search In Nsukka
The Ogbuh family has confirmed the tragic passing of their beloved matriarch, Mrs. Ogbuh Margaret, who had been missing since May 13, 2025. After weeks of uncertainty and intensive search efforts, her remains were recently discovered in Nsukka, Enugu State, by good Samaritans—bringing to an end a painful chapter for the family and community. ABN TV investigation reveals that the...
Police Launch Night Patrols To Strengthen Security In Anambra
In a move to strengthen public safety and deter criminal activity, the Anambra State Police Command has launched intensified night patrols across the state. This development was disclosed in a statement issued Tuesday by the command’s public relations officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who said the initiative follows a directive from the commissioner of police, CP Ikioye Orutugu. According to the statement,...
Tinubu Assembles Committe To Restore Peace In Benue
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday set up a committee to help restore sustainable peace to Benue State following last Friday’s massacre in Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, which saw around 200 people killed. Members of the peace committee selected by the President include former Military Governor of Benue State, Gen Atom Kpera (retd.), Senator George...
EFCC Arraigns Ponzi Scheme Director For Alleged N13.8bn Investment Fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has brought Precious Williams, Director of Glossolalia Nigeria Ltd and Pelegend Nigeria Ltd, before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on allegations of defrauding more than 3,000 investors of N13.8 billion. Williams was arraigned before Justice S.I. Mark on a 14-count charge that includes conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences, and money...
Police Disrupt Cult Initiation In Anambra, Arrest Six Suspects
The Anambra State Police Command has successfully raided and disrupted a cult initiation ceremony in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area, arresting six suspects and seizing weapons and other incriminating materials. The operation, which was carried out on Saturday, June 15, followed an intelligence-led investigation by the command's operatives. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP...
Iran Missile Strike Destroyed US Embassy’s Building
The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, said a nearby Iranian missile strike on Monday caused minor damage to an embassy building in Tel Aviv, but no US personnel were hurt. Iran unleashed a barrage of missiles on Israeli cities early Monday, after Israel struck military targets deep inside Iran, with both sides threatening further devastation. AFP images showed gutted buildings...
Military, Police Takes Counter Measure Over Benue Killings
After the killings in the Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday in the communities of Yelwata and Daudu, the military on Sunday conducted air surveillance over Makurdi and the surrounding area. One of our correspondents observed that the surveillance aircraft hovered over the capital city and neighbouring local government areas such as Guma and Gwer West since...
Nigerian-Australian Woman Arrested For Trafficking 15 Students
A 56-year-old Nigerian-Australian woman, Binta Abubakar, has been arrested and charged in Australia over serious allegations involving human trafficking and debt bondage of 15 Papua New Guinea (PNG) nationals. Abubakar was apprehended by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) at Brisbane Airport on Tuesday, June 11, 2025, upon her arrival on a flight from Papua New Guinea. Her arrest follows a...
