The trial of the former General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Sokoto, Major Gen. Hakeem Otiki, over alleged stolen N400 million by some soldiers under his command has commenced.

The members of the proscribed group of Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) also called Shiite and the Nigerian police may clash on Tuesday as the group has set Tuesday for its Ashura Procession.

The Nigerian Army said it has concluded investigation into the killing of policemen in Ibi, Taraba State and has vowed to take decisive action against its personnel involved in the incident.

Unknown gunmen have reportedly kidnapped the National Youth Leader of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Sunday Udeh-Okoye.
The incident took place on Monday evening in his farm at Ohumagu, Agbaogwugwu in Enugu State.

Suspected gunmen have reportedly kidnapped sister to Delta State Gov Ifeanyi Okowa’s wife in Asaba.

Federal High Court, Abuja, had on Wednesday, 28th August 2019 refused to grant the motion filed by Mr Omoyele Sowore, the Convener of #RevolutionNow nationwide protests, challenging his 45 days detention order granted to the Department of State Security (DSS) by Justice Taiwo.