Jigawa Orders Immediate Closure Of Schools Over rRsing Insecurity

  The Jigawa Government has ordered the closure of all schools across the state. The Commissioner for Education in the state, Dr Lawan Yusuf who confirmed the development to newsmen…

Insecurity: Northern Youths Protest At N/Assembly, Demand NSA’s Sack

  Northern youths under the aegis of Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA), on Wednesday protested at the main gate of the National Assembly, demanding the sack of the National Security Adviser,…

EXTRA: Matawalle restricts okada operations in Zamfara, orders shooting of violators

  Bello Matawalle, governor of Zamfara, has announced the restriction of motorcycle movement in some communities in Zamfara from 8pm to 6am. He ordered the security agencies to shoot on…

Buhari’s govt has reduced terrorism to ‘almost nothing’ – Keyamo

  Spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign, Festus Keyamo, has said the party-led federal government has reduced Boko-Haram’s dominance to “almost nothing.” Mr Keyamo, who is also…

Worsening insecurity: Nigerians living in fear, uncertainty – Afenifere

  THE pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, yesterday, described the handling of the security situation in Nigeria by the Federal Government as tantamount to ceding the country into the hands of…

Abducted Catholic Priest, Seminarian regain freedom

  Reverend Father Chinedu Nwadike and a seminarian Emmanuel Nwafor kidnapped in Umunneochi local government area of Abia State have regained freedom. They were released 48hrs after they were abducted…

Shehu Sani: El Rufai is aiding insecurity in Kaduna

A former Senator representing Kaduna Central district, Shehi Sani, said the governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai, is a major contributing factor to the security challenges in the state. Mr…

“Notorious Kidnapper, Wadume, Sentenced To Seven Years’ Imprisonment” – Report

” A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, also known as Wadume, and two others, to seven years’ imprisonment. In a Repor by DailyTrust,…

Sack security adviser, northern group tells Buhari

  A Northern group, Arewa Youth Assembly, has given the President, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), an ultimatum of Wednesday to sack the National Security Adviser, Major-General Babagana Mongonu (retd.),…

Bandits Kill 13 In Taraba, Including Vigilantes

  At least 13 persons have been reported killed after a bandit attack in Karekuka village of Gassol local government area of Taraba state. Many others were also left injured.…

Alleged plan to abduct officers, 6 suspects arrested in Imo — Police

  The Imo State Police Command on Friday paraded six suspected bandits mounting roadblock on Obudi road in Agwa clan, Oguta local government area of Imo state, while stopping vehicles,…

Buhari Laments Rising Insecurity, Says Resources Are Stretched

  President Muhammadu Buhari has bemoaned the multiple challenges of insurgency, banditry, and kidnapping facing the country which he says have stretched the utilization of security agencies and other resources.…

Hoodlums Behead Security Guard In Bayelsa Church

  Hoodlums suspected to be ritual killers have beheaded a 37-year-old security guard identified as Anthony Egbo, at Elebele Community in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State. It was…

6 Killed In Fresh Benue Attack

  At least six people have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack on Mbagum community of Tombo Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. Our correspondent…

Confusion over alleged killing of Ebubeagu commander in Imo

  Confusion has continued to trail the claim by gunmen numbering four for allegedly killing of man described as commander of the Ebubeagu Security outfit in Imo state. It was…