Security
Makurdi — In response to the persistent killings in Benue State, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has relocated to Makurdi, the state capital, to oversee military operations aimed at curbing attacks on communities by armed herders and militia groups. The violence, which has become a near-daily occurrence in recent weeks, […]
Makurdi – Benue State was plunged into a wave of violence over the weekend as separate incidents involving armed herdsmen and communal clashes claimed the lives of over 60 people across three local government areas. In Apa and Gwer West LGAs, coordinated attacks by armed herders resulted in the death of at least 46 individuals. […]
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed a major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency, announcing that airstrikes conducted by its Operation Hadin Kai unit have eliminated scores of Boko Haram terrorists and destroyed one of their key enclaves in Bita, Borno State. According to a statement released on Friday by the NAF Director of […]
At least eight individuals, including a pastor, have been killed in a resurgence of violent attacks in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The assaults, which unfolded over a two-day period, have reignited tensions in the region and triggered a wave of displacement among residents. The violence began late Sunday night when armed assailants […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue State has implored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the state’s deepening security crisis, declaring that Governor Hyacinth Alia’s administration has lost the capacity to stem the ongoing violence and bloodshed. This appeal follows the killing of a police officer and 41 civilians across four communities […]
Nineteen individuals, among them eight students preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), have been rescued after spending 21 days in captivity. The victims were abducted on May 6 by suspected pirates in the Bille waterways in Degema Local Government Area, Rivers State. Their release on Monday evening was the result of […]
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has accused certain Nigerian politicians and members of the armed forces of colluding with Boko Haram insurgents. Speaking on News Central’s Breakfast Central on Wednesday, Zulum vowed to intensify intelligence efforts and confront saboteurs with decisive force. “We have informants and collaborators within the Nigerian armed forces, among politicians, and […]
Security forces in Enugu State have neutralized four gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its militant wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), following a successful operation early Wednesday morning. The gunmen were reportedly preparing for an attack in the Eha Alumona area of Nsukka Local Government Area when […]
In a statement issued by Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, the Nigerian military recounted the tragic events in Gworza Local Government Area, Borno State, where a series of suicide bombings over the weekend resulted in significant loss of life. “Given that we are in a state of war, it must be […]
The House of Representatives has called on the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) to conduct further public enlightenment on the Cyber Crimes Act and the implementation of the 0.05 per cent levy. This comes amidst misconceptions that the levy is to be charged to individuals. The […]
