‘Unholy Terrorists’: CAN condemns bandits attack on Kaduna church

Reverend Caleb Ma’aji Secretary, CAN Kaduna state, has said that their hearts are saddened over the sorry state of the security situation in “our dear state (Kaduna state)”. He said…

Attack On Uzondinma’s Town, Declaration Of War On Southeast – Kalu

Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has condemned the attack at the country home of Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, describing it as self-destruction and declaration of…

Eliminate Boko Haram leader just as you crushed IPOB commander, Omokri challenges Army

An ex-aide to former President Goodluck Jonathan, Reno Omokri, has challenged Nigerian security agencies to eliminate the leader of Boko Haram terrorist sect, Abubakar Shekau, with the same force the…

UPDATED: Gunmen kill nine security operatives in Rivers (photos)

Unidentified gunmen have killed eight security operatives in Rivers State. The unknown hoodlums, who stormed the state, Saturday night, killed the eight victims at different security checking points in the…

Uzodinma Attack You’ve No Monopoly Of Violence, Govs Tell Attackers

State governors said those behind the weekend attack on the country home of the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma have taken criminality to reckless and irresponsible heights. The governors under…

Uzodinma: South-East governors, monarchs, others meet behind closed doors

THE South-East Governors, on Sunday, met with leaders of the religious, traditional and socio-political institutions in the zone at the Government House, Enugu. The PUNCH gathered that the meeting may…

Four feared killed as gunmen attack JTF checkpoint in Rivers

No fewer than eight security operatives are feared killed when gunmen suspected to be members of the Indigenous People of Biafra launched a night attack on two checkpoints along the…

Bandits Break Into Church In Kaduna, Kill Worshipper

At least one worshipper was shot dead after suspected bandits invaded a church in Chukun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Details of the incident which happened on Sunday morning…

‘We shall Parade Uzodinma’s Corpse One Day, IPOB Reacts To Killing Of Commander

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has reacted to the killing of one of its leaders, saying Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, “will pay dearly”. The Nigerian Army on Saturday…

Suspected Fulani herdsers kill 17 in Benue

Suspected Fulani herdsmen, yesterday, allegedly attacked Yogbo – Mbayev Council Ward of Guma Local Council of Benue State, killing 17 persons. Several others were injured. A witness, who pleaded anonymity,…

US to citizens: Nigeria is a very dangerous place to travel for now

The United States government has issued a travel advisory, warning its citizens against travelling to Nigeria over the worsening security situation in the country. This was posted on Tuesday, via…

Ekiti: We can no longer go to farms — Farmers cry out

Farmers in Ekiti State have raised concern over their inability to go to farms, due to attacks and destruction of crops by herdsmen. A traditional ruler, the Alajowa of Ijowa,…

Banditry: Zamfara Govt Bans Sale Of Petrol In Jerry Cans

petroleum products in jerrycans or any other containers in some parts of the state. The move, the government believes, will help to curb the activities of black marketers linked to…

UPDATED: How gunmen bombed Imo governor’s house, killed security operatives

TRAGEDY struck Imo State governor, Hope Uzodimma house as gunmen attacked his hometown in Omuma, Oru East Local Government Area of the state killing his guards. The attack on the…

Nigeria at war with itself ― Dogara

Former Speaker of the House of Representative, Rt. Hon. Yakubu Dogara, on Saturday, said Nigeria is heading towards a dangerous precipice. Dogara lamented that “Nigeria is at war with itself…