Again, over 13,243 terrorists surrender, as troops sustain onslaught -DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey The Defence Headquarters Abuja says over 13,243 terrorists surrendered as troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and other security agencies sustained […]
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Troops neutralise 45 bandits, arrest 60 others
The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the armed forces operating in different theatres of operation in North West and North Central have eliminated 45 […]
Gunmen abduct Catholic priest, lady in Umuahia
Gunmen wreaked havoc in Umuahia on Wednesday with the kidnap of two persons, a Catholic Priest, Rev. Fr. Godfrey Chimezie, of St. Theresa Parish, Umuahia, […]
Troops kill 32 fleeing bandits in Niger, lose 5 Policemen
Nigerian joint security forces have killed 32 armed bandits fleeing from Zamfara in Niger State, PRNigeria learnt on Sunday. This was after the bandits attacked […]
Senate calls on Ministry of Finance to release funds for road maintenance
The Senate has urged the Federal Ministry of Finance to as a matter of urgency, release adequate funds to the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) […]
Sit-at-home: ESN scare paralyses economic activities in Umuahia
Economic activities came to a halt on Monday in Umuahia, following the rumour that some hoodlums launched an attack in the capital city to enforce […]
Uzodimma condoles families of soldiers killed at Izombe, vows to arrest culprits
Gov. Hope Uzodimma of Imo on Monday in Owerri commiserated with families of two soldiers killed on Friday at Izombe community in Oguta Local Government […]
NSCDC arrests 11 suspects over alleged banditry, cattle rustling in Sokoto
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sokoto State Command, Monday, said it had arrested no fewer than 11 suspects over alleged banditry and […]
Minna residents commend police over aggressive patrols
Some Residents of Minna on Monday applauded the police over the current crackdown on hoodlums in and outside the metropolis. The News Agency of Nigeria […]
Let’s focus on unity of Nigeria, not 2023 elections, Kalu charges politicians
The Chief Whip of the Senate,Sen. Orji-Uzor Kalu (APC-Abia) has charged Nigerian politicians to focus more on sustaining the unity of the country rather than […]
Army stages ”Exercise Enduring Peace” , vows to rout criminals
The Nigerian Army, Headquarters, Command Army Records (HQ CAR), on Monday, launched an exercise aimed at routing criminals in their hideouts in Kogi. The News […]
Police rescue Zamfata Speaker’s family members, 11 others
The Police Command in Zamfara on Saturday announced the rescue of five family members of Zamfara Assembly Speaker, Nasiru Ma’azu Magarya, abducted by bandits on […]
Troops eliminate 391 bandits, arrest scores in N/W, NC
The Defence Headquarters says troops eliminated no fewer than 391 bandits and arrested about 60 including bandits’ informants and collaborators in various operations across North […]
Gunmen kill 3 in attack on Emir’s palace in Niger
The Police Command in Niger has confirmed the killing of three people by gunmen who attacked the palace of the Emir of Kagara in Rafi […]
Insecurity: Ex-President Jonathan calls on Nigerians to join hands in securing Nigeria
Former President Goodluck Jonathan, has called on Nigerians, stakeholders, civil societies, among others, to join hands in securing the country against the activities of insurgency […]
ISWAP, bandits kill 16 security personnel at Niger border as troops eliminate dozens in retaliation
Nigerian troops eliminated dozens of bandits after the killing of 16 security personnel at a border area with the Niger Republic. In an intel sighted […]
Reps probe NYSC over alleged advice for ransom payment to kidnappers by corps members
The House of Representative has ordered investigation into alleged insertion of the advice for payment of ransom into the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) pamphlets containing […]
Arms proliferation: Navy urges FG to build walls across borders
The Nigerian Navy has urged the Federal Government to build a wall across the country’s borders to stop proliferation of arms and ammunition. Commodore Jemima […]
Grant Igboho, Kanu, others clemency, Ajulo begs President Buhari
Dr Kayode Ajulo, a renowned Constitutional Lawyer and Civil Rights Activist, on Sunday urged President Muhammadu Buhari to extend forgiveness to agitators, repentant terrorists and […]
Catholic Archbishops urge govt to restore peace, alleviate poverty and improve lives
The Catholic Archbishops of Abuja have has urged government and the law enforcement agencies to do all that is necessary to tackle national insecurity and […]
Customs intercepts 202 motorcycles from suspected bandits in Katsina
The Nigeria Customs Service (NSC) has intercepted 202 motorcycles from suspected bandits and their collaborators in Katsina State between August and September. The Acting Controller […]
Police arrest 5 persons in Katsina suspected of supplying bandits with petrol
The Katsina state Police command says it has arrested five persons suspected to be supplying bandits with petroleum products, in addition to a suspected kidnapper […]
Police arrests 5 persons in Katsina suspected of supplying bandits with petrol
The Katsina state Police command says it has arrested five persons suspected to be supplying bandits with petroleum products, in addition to a suspected kidnapper […]
Security: IPMAN to delist violators of Executive Order in Sokoto
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has threatened to delist any member that violate the Sokoto State Government Executive Order on Premium Motor […]
Kogi vigilante group neutralises 11 bandits terrorising communities, rescues victims –
A vigilante group in Kogi State have neutralised 11 bandits terrorising various communities in Koton Karfe Local Government Area of the state. The operatives also […]