FG rejects Trump’s ‘country of concern’ designation over genocide claims

  The federal government has rejected US President Donald Trump’s move to tag Nigeria a “country of particular concern” over Christian genocide claims. “Christianity is facing an existential threat in…

Police rescue eight after kidnappers abduct seven in Edo

  The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of seven passengers along the Benin–Akure Road, between Obarenren Community and Odunwongie Community. This was stated in a press release…

Delta police arrest suspected weapons supplier to bandits in North

  The Delta State Police Command has recorded another major breakthrough in its relentless fight against the trafficking of illicit arms and ammunition. A statement on Saturday by the Command’s…

Police probe viral video of man with severed hand in Edo

  The Edo State Police Command has confirmed a gruesome incident following the circulation of viral videos showing two young men brutally attacked, one of whom had his hand severed.…

Gunmen kill two security operatives at Benue checkpoint

  Two security officers of the Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF) in Benue state have reportedly been killed at a checkpoint along the Otukpo–Ohimini axis of the state. According…

DSS alerts army to planned ISWAP attack in Ondo, Kogi

  The Department of State Services has alerted the Nigerian Army to an alleged plot by members of the Islamic State of West Africa Province to launch coordinated attacks on…

Gunmen abduct ‘73 residents’ during attack on Zamfara communities

  At least 73 persons have reportedly been abducted following an attack on Buzugu and Rayau villages in Bukkuyum LGA of the Zamfara state. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication, reports…

NEWS EXTRA: South-east needs Nigeria, I don’t support separatist agitation — Soludo

  Chukwuma Soludo, governor of Anambra, says he does not support separatist agitation in the south-east and believes the region’s development is tied to its continued unity with Nigeria. Speaking…

Police Uncover Alleged Sponsors Behind Killing Of Monarch, Others In Imo

  The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police Command has uncovered the alleged sponsors behind the gruesome murder of the traditional ruler of Obudi Agwa community in Oguta Local…

Dreaded terror kingpin, Gentle the Yahoo finally nabbed in Imo

  The Nigerian military high command on Thursday gave insight into how they captured wanted self-styled Biafra Liberation Army (BLA) Commander, Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta popularly known as ‘Gentle de Yahoo,’…

13 killed in renewed attacks on Plateau communities

  Thirteen persons have been confirmed dead following separate attacks on Rachas village in Heipang District and Rawuru village in Fan District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau…

Gunmen kill Abuja doctor, kidnap his 3 children

  An Abuja-based veterinary doctor and former chairman of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, FCT Chapter, Dr Ifeanyi Ogbu has been killed by suspected kidnappers who whisked away his three…

Bandits Abduct Policeman Kwara

  Gunmen have abducted a police officer in the Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. Ezra John, who is attached to the Lade Division, was reportedly whisked away in…

WAR ON TERROR: Why Eye-Pencil, Spare-key are wanted dead or alive

  …..EyePencil: I’m invincible, too big for ₦5m bounty, make it ₦50m” It is no longer news that a ₦5 million bounty has been placed on each of five major…

Gunmen Abduct newly-called-to bar lawyers, on their way back from Abuja

  Armed men suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly abducted 12 passengers of a Toyota bus, along Okene-Auchi road in Kogi State, Nigeria’s North-central. It was gathered that the incident…