Tension in Bayelsa community as militants set ablaze Agip oil pipelines

There is rising tension in Igbomotoru Community in Southern Ijaw Local Government over the alleged attacks and setting ablaze of Agip pipelines by some armed men, over the battle to…

2023 Elections Will Not Hold If Insecurity Persists, Says Ortom

The Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom has said that if the insecurity challenges in the country persist, the 2023 elections will not hold. Governor Ortom stated this on Tuesday when…

After Attack, Buhari, Ortom Meet At Aso Rock

Governor Samuel Ortom of Benue State, on Tuesday, held a closed-door meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Governor Ortom was, on Saturday, attacked by gunmen while…

Gunmen kidnap lawyer in Imo

Chief Chima Awurum, Esq., a member of the NBA branch of Mbano /Ekiti, is said to have been Kidnapped by unknown men. The Publicity Secretary, Dr. Ikenna k. Obi ,…

BREAKING: Gunmen shoot 3 policemen dead in Abia

Gunmen have attacked a Police checkpoint in Agu Eze amaogudu , Abiriba, Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, killing three policemen. The dead officers were identified Inspector Austin Ugwu,…

Northern elders: Politicians capitalising on govt’s weakness to threaten Nigeria’s unity

The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) says some “political adventurers” are capitalising on the weakness of elected officials by threatening the unity of the country. Different groups from the south and…

Ganduje expresses worry over attack on Ortom

Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Monday said state governors were worried over the Saturday attack on the convoy of their Benue State counterpart, Samuel Ortom. He said if a…

Do not politicize attempt on my life, Ortom pleads

Governor Samuel Ortom Monday cautioned against anyone politicizing last Saturday’s attempt on his life by suspected armed herdsmen at Tyo-Mu community in the outskirts of Makurdi town along Makurdi-Gboko road.…

Anambra attack: N200k bounty placed on inmate who escaped after gang members killed prison officers

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has placed a N200,000 bounty on Chidi Nwankwo, an inmate who was set free by members of his gang, in Anambra. Last Friday, two prison…

Matawalle swears by the Quran he has no connection with bandits

Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, has sworn by the Quran that he has no connection with bandits. The Quran is the holy book for Islam, a faith which the governor…

Arewa Youths To Ortom: Prove You Were Attacked By Fulani Herders

The Arewa Youth Federation (AYF) yesterday challenged Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom to prove that he was attacked by Fulani herdsmen on Saturday. AYF President, Adamu Kabir Matazu, told Daily…

Herdsmen allegedly attack Sunday Igboho mother’s residence

Suspected herdsmen have allegedly invaded the residence of mother of Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo aka Sunday Igboho. Igboho’s spokesman, Olayomi Koiki, confirmed this on Sunday night via his Twitter…

Again, hoodlums attack another police station in Anambra – fourth in one week

Gunmen on Sunday attacked a police station in Mgbakwu in the Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State. A source told our correspondent that they carted away some arms…

Mark on Ortom attack: Benue people not weak… citizens may resort to self help

David Mark, a former president of the senate, has condemned the attack on Samuel Ortom, governor of Benue state. Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen had attacked the governor’s convoy on…

IGP orders investigation into attack on Ortom’s convoy

….Attempt On Governor Ortom’s Life A Shock And Rude Awakening – NGF Mohammed Adamu, inspector-general of police (IGP), has ordered an investigation into the attack on the convoy of Samuel…