Zulum confirms 10 deaths, 47 injuries after Boko Haram RPG hits Maiduguri
Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at two hospitals on Wednesday, after Boko Haram fighters fired shots from Rocket Propelled Grenades, on which killed […]
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FAO mobilises to train 600 livestock, crop farmers in Benue communities
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), on Monday started sensitisation/mobilisation ahead of its step-down training for 600 crop and livestock farmers in selected Benue […]
Aremu tasks Governors on governance, demands for impeachment for security lapses
In the wake of serial attacks, abduction of students by some bandits in the country, a front line trade unionist has advised state governors […]
Aremu backs Kogi Governor, Charges others to govern, stop blame games on Security
In the wake of occasional attacks by armed bandits in the country, Comrade Issa Aremu, a frontline trade unionist has advised state governors to […]
One life lost is one too many, By Majeed Dahiru
By Majeed Dahiru On Sunday morning, the 14th day of February 2021, a day that is annually celebrated as the day of love, I […]
Police arrest 6 over alleged killing of APC ward chairman in Benue
The police in Benue say they have arrested six suspects in connection with the killing of Mr Tersoo Ahu, an APC Ward Chairman in […]
Bandits kill 2 persons in Kaduna State– Official
The Kaduna State Government says suspected bandits killed two persons in Kachia and Igabi local government areas of Kaduna State. Mr Samuel Aruwan, Commissioner of […]
As Niger Govt demolishes illegal structures, victims attack deputy governor’s residence
The Niger Government, on Tuesday, started the demolition of illegal structures on Minna roads. The Acting General Manager, Niger State Urban Development Board (NSUDB), Mr […]
Police repel armed robbery attack in Abuja
The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) said it had repelled a four-man armed robbery gang after dispossessing victims of their possessions in […]
The Nigerian Media has no business fawning over terrorists
By Daniel Okereke On whose side is the Nigerian media, the people, or Boko Haram terrorists? Has ‘democracy-fatigue’ set in to blur media gatekeepers’ loyalty […]
Herdsmen and the Security Challenge, By Dakuku Peterside
In the South West ,Sunday Adeniyi Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho has recently been in the news. The self-styled Yoruba activist gained popularity (or […]
Gbajabiamila commiserates with Rep. member over gunmen attack in Sokoto
The Speaker of the House of Representative, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, on Sunday commiserated with Alhaji Abdullahi Salame (APC- Sokoto), who was attacked by gunmen at […]
Troops foil Boko Haram’s attempt on Gamboru Ngala, recover gun truck, others
Nigerian troops on Thursday evening thwarted an attempt by elements of Boko Haram terrorists to attack Gamboru Ngala, Borno State by overwhelming them with firepower. […]
Oil thieves attack NSCDC operatives in Bayelsa
The Bayelsa government on Thursday condemned the attack on operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ekeremor Local Government Area of […]
Desperate to reclaim lost territories, Boko Haram/ISWAP faction appoints new leader
By David Otto The notorious Shura Council members of Boko Haram splinter faction and self-proclaimed Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists’ groups have […]
Oyeweso, distinguished historian ascends to the sixth floor
By Tunde Akanni Incontrovertibly one of the most intellectually engaging historians of our time, Professor Abdul Gafar Siyan Oyeweso, manifests by the day in […]
Buhari revalidates APC membership, tasks party leadership
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday in Daura, Katsina State, called on leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to encourage more participation and ownership of […]
Exit of the Service Chiefs and Time for a New Approach, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Finally, the President sacked or “retired” his Service Chiefs off on Tuesday and appointed new ones. As is usually the case for our “Baba Go […]
Death of police corporal: DSS says Osun incident being jointly investigated
The Department of State Services (DSS) has assured the public that it is jointly investigating with the police, the case of alleged attack in Osun […]
Gunmen Kill two police officers in Taraba
By Callistus Agwaza, Jalingo Barely twenty four hours after gunmen abducted and killed a local government Chairman in Ardo Kola area of Taraba state, […]
Attacks in South West: ‘We’re considering recalling all northern communities back home’ – CNG
As reactions trail reports of attack on Fulani Oyo state, the Coalition of Northern Groups, CNG says it is “considering recalling all Northern Communities […]
Marwa will do a great job at NDLEA, By Akintokunbo A Adejumo
[email protected] For those of us in the Diaspora, there is need for absolute caution on how we yield our platforms for some felonious elements […]
The Kaduna Sex Party and Matters Arising, By Danjuma Musa
Nasir El-Rufai, from the outset of his governorship campaign in 2014, consistently made it clear that in governing Kaduna State, he would not shirk from […]
IGP says rumour of Police Officers’ Mess sale false
By Chimezie Godfrey The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu has called on Nigerians to disregard a false rumour of an alleged plot of […]
NSCDC rescues man, 60, from attack over alleged sexual assault of minors
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Oyo State Command, says it has rescued a 60-year-old-man from mob attack for allegedly having unlawful canal […]