America flays Nigeria over religious intolerance, insecurity
The United States has chided Nigeria over the level of religious intolerance and insecurity in the country in its 2020 International Religious Freedom Report on Nigeria. […]
Security
Insecurity: We are fighting 2 wars in South-East – Umahi
•Governor Umahi The Chairman of South East Governor’s Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has said the people of the zone are fighting […]
Troops foil kidnap attempt, kill 1 bandit in Kaduna
By Mohammed Tijjani KADUNA – Troops have foiled a kidnap attempt in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing one of the bandits on […]
Nigerian soldiers rescue 13 kidnapped persons from bandits in Kaduna
KADUNA – Nigerian troops have reported the rescue of 13 kidnapped persons from bandits in Gwagwada, Chikun local government area. The 13 citizens, originally from […]
Resettled IDPs ‘assist’ Boko Haram attack residents, troops in Borno
An attack by suspected Boko Haram terrorists on Monday at Ajiri, in Mafa local government, was aided with the support of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) […]
House of Reps seeks postponement of 2021 census
The House of Representatives on Wednesday asked the Federal Government to immediately put a halt to plans to conduct national census in view of the […]
Insecurity Has Gone Beyond What The Government Can Handle Alone, Buhari Should Seek Help – Saraki
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has asked President Muhammadu Buhari to ask for help in tackling the rising insecurity in the nation. In a statement […]
Reps urge FG to declare State of Emergency on security challenge
By Femi Ogunshola ABUJA – The House of Representative has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a State of Emergency on security challenges facing the […]
South-East governors, Ohanaeze Ndi’gbo, agree on structure, operational modalities for Ebubeagu, set up advisory board
By CHARLES IWUOHA Governors of South-East and leaders on Sunday evening met in Enugu and agreed on the structure and operational modalities of EBUBEAGU Joint […]
Soldiers killed as Boko Haram invades Borno community, attacks army base
Nigerian Military has recorded casualties after an attack by ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists in Mainok community in Borno State. PRNigeria could not confirm when the casualty […]
Boko Haram hoists flag in parts of Yobe State
Boko Haram has hoisted its flag in some parts of the Geidam community, in Yobe State. This comes two days after the terrorists reportedly attacked Geidam […]
Bandits attack church, kill medical doctor, abduct many others in Kaduna
KADUNA – Bandits have attacked Christian worshippers at a church in Manini Tasha village, Kuriga Ward in Chukun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A report […]
Uzodinma house attack: Soldiers take over 2 LGAs in Imo
Following the attack on the residential house of Governor Hope Uzodima of Imo State, soldiers from 34 Artillery Brigade Obinze, have taken over the entire […]
Northerners in Imo State reject Miyetti Allah’s vigilante
By STANLEY UZOARU, Owerri The northerners residing in Imo State have rejected Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) 5000 vigilante deployment to the South […]
Suspected IPOB Commander, 6 fighters shot dead in Imo
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force and their counterparts from the Nigerian Army and Department of State Security Service (DSS) in a joint operation, in […]
GOC 82 Division promises regular training for soldiers, officers
By Stanley Nwanosike ENUGU – Maj.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Enugu says the division will continue to train and […]
Military raids Imo communities, abducts youths, women over IPOB, ESN membership
The Nigerian Army has deployed its personnel to some Imo State communities to carry out raids, discreet searches and abduction of youths and residents who […]
Army camp shut down as bandits abduct 15 in fresh Niger attack
MINNA – The Nigerian army has shut down a military camp in Zagzaga community in Munya council area of Niger State after another attack by […]
Insecurity: FG town hall meeting adopts state police
Mustapha Sumaila Abuja – The Town Hall Meeting on National Security organised by the Federal Government has recommended that state police should be supported by […]
Hausa/Fulani community demands inclusion in Ebubeagu security outfit
•Abia State governor, Okezie Ikpeazu The Hausa/Fulani community at the Abia Regional Cattle Market, Lokpanta, has demanded inclusion in Ebubeagu security outfit. This is just as the […]