Harrison Gwamnishu Scandal Exposes the Dangers of Celebrity Activism in Nigeria The controversy surrounding Harrison Gwamnishu and a disputed ₦20 million ransom payment has sparked a deeper debate about Nigeria’s growing culture of celebrity activism. In this opinion piece, Damian Ugwu argues that the scandal highlights the risks of substituting visibility and social media fame for professional competence, especially in life-and-death situations like kidnapping negotiations. The article calls for greater accountability, oversight, and a shift away from personality-driven activism toward transparent, professional, and community-based advocacy. #CelebrityActivism #KidnappingCrisis #NigeriaOpinion

Terrorists Demand ₦30m Ransom for Three Brothers Kidnapped After Mother’s Burial in Kwara Three relatives returning from their mother’s burial in Agboro, Kwara State, have been abducted by terrorists who are now demanding ₦10 million each, totalling ₦30 million. The victims — Isanlu Bidemi (33), Olumide (30), and their 17-year-old cousin Moses — were kidnapped on December 7 along the Odo-Ogbe axis in Yagba East. A fourth traveler was also seized. The grieving family’s attempt to negotiate with ₦3 million was rejected as the abductors intensified threats and beatings. The incident adds to growing insecurity in the Yagba area, where kidnappings and daylight ambushes have surged, prompting renewed calls for urgent government intervention. #KogiInsecurity #KidnappingCrisis #YagbaEast

Zamfara Bandits Kill Political Leader After Collecting N15m Ransom, Months After Abduction Armed bandits in Zamfara State have killed Hon. Mu’azu Zannan Gwashi, a local political leader abducted on July 22, 2025, despite collecting a negotiated N15 million ransom. The attackers initially demanded N30 million before reducing it, only to later insist on the full amount after receiving the first payment. Gwashi remained in captivity for about five months before his death was confirmed by community sources. The incident highlights the worsening insecurity in Zamfara, where kidnappings and violent attacks by armed groups remain rampant despite ongoing security operations. #ZamfaraInsecurity #BanditryNigeria #KidnappingCrisis

Kidnapping Began in Southern Nigeria, Not the North — Gov Sule Warns Against Regional Blame Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule says kidnapping did not originate in the North as widely believed, arguing that the crisis first emerged in Nigeria’s oil-producing southern region between 2003 and 2009. Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, he described a tense governors’ meeting where rising insecurity sparked anger and frustration among members. Sule recounted how oil workers were frequently abducted in the Niger Delta for economic ransom and urged Nigerians to stop regionalising insecurity. He stressed that kidnapping has now become a national problem requiring collective effort to defeat. #InsecurityNigeria #GovSule #KidnappingCrisis

News Brief: Kwara South Protest Against Insecurity Residents of Igbaja community, Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, on Wednesday blocked Dangote trucks from entering their town, accusing some of the company’s drivers of aiding bandits. Protesters alleged that certain truck drivers supply ammunition to armed groups and even help deposit ransom payments. They also claimed that while poor villagers are constantly kidnapped, Dangote drivers are mysteriously spared. The blockade, backed by Ifelodun LGA Chairman Hon. Femi Yusuf, follows weeks of deadly attacks that have forced residents in Babanla, Oreke, Segbe, and Alabe to abandon their homes. Community members vowed not to allow Dangote trucks passage until urgent intervention is made, warning that Kwara South is “bleeding” from escalating insecurity. Dangote Group’s spokesperson, Tony Chiejina, had yet to respond to the allegations at press time. #KwaraSouth #Insecurity #Dangote #Banditry #KidnappingCrisis #NigeriaNews

BREAKING: Kwara South Residents Flee Over Surge In Kidnappings Hundreds of residents in Kwara South have abandoned their homes amid a wave of kidnapping attacks, especially in Ifelodun LGA. Communities such as Sabe, Ologomo, Alabe, and Babanla are worst hit, with families seen at Oke-Ode garage desperately seeking transport to safer areas. A viral video shows Ganiyu Babatunde pleading with the Kwara State Government for urgent intervention, warning that villages risk being deserted if insecurity persists. Recent incidents include coordinated bandit raids in Edu LGA and the abduction of villagers in Lafiagi Emirate, deepening fears across Kwara North and South. #BreakingNews #Kwara #KidnappingCrisis #Nigeria

🔥 VIDEO: Nigerian Soldiers, Police Open Fire on Protesters in Delta Over Kidnappings Tensions escalated in Abraka, Delta State, as a peaceful protest against a wave of kidnappings turned violent. In a viral video circulating online, Nigerian soldiers and police officers were seen firing live rounds to disperse unarmed residents demanding better security in their community. Eyewitnesses reported chaos as demonstrators, mostly youths, took to the streets to decry rising abductions in the area. The security forces’ response has sparked outrage on social media and renewed calls for police reform and accountability. 📹 The video has fueled national concern over military-civilian relations and the use of force against peaceful protest. 🔗 Source: Sahara Reporters ⸻ #DeltaProtests #AbrakaUnrest #EndPoliceBrutality #SecureNigeria #KidnappingCrisis