Tragedy has struck again in Plateau State, as the death toll from the brutal attack on Zurak village in Wase local government area has climbed to 56. The community was left reeling after bandits unleashed a wave of violence, killing 50 and injuring many more. The devastating assault prompted residents to flee in search of…
On the 20th of May, 2024, Banex Plaza, located in Wuse, Abuja, was shut down by the Nigerian Army following a confrontation between traders and soldiers on Saturday. The conflict began when a buyer, accompanied by four soldiers, demanded a refund for a faulty phone. The shop owner resisted the demand, leading to a confrontation….
The Imo State Police Command announced significant accomplishments in their fight against crime over the past two months. During a press briefing in Owerri, State Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, detailed the arrest of 435 suspects and the recovery of 552 live ammunition. Okoye attributed these successes to proactive operational strategies and security measures…
As a humanitarian journalistic outfit, SI Magazine has been following the controversy surrounding the planned marriage of 100 girls in Niger State, sponsored by the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Barr. Abdulmalik Sarkin-Daji. While the gesture has been met with both praise and criticism, we believe it is essential to take a neutral…
Minister Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye has taken a decisive step in halting the mass wedding of 100 orphaned girls in Niger State. Her actions come in response to the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji’s announcement last week, where he pledged to sponsor the wedding as part of his Mariga constituency project. Kennedy-Ohanenye…
A devastating wave of violence has swept through the Byazhin community in Kubwa, Abuja, leaving three innocent residents dead and many more injured. The carnage was unleashed by a group of notorious hoodlums, known as “baban bola”, who initially attempted to steal a woman’s pot of soup but were thwarted by brave neighbors and passersby….
In a shocking turn of events today, five commissioners in the Rivers State Executive Council have tendered their resignations, citing a toxic work environment and political crisis in the state. According to a letter addressed to the Secretary to the State Government, the commissioners, including Prof. Chinedu Mmom (Education), Ben-Golden Chioma (Environment), Dr. Gift Worlu…
On Sunday evening, May 12, 2024, a deadly fight between rival gangs in Darmanawa quarters, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano, claimed the lives of three people. The violence erupted during a cultural event known as Gangi, organized by 59-year-old Muhammad Barde to celebrate the wedding of his children. The event was hijacked by thugs…
