Bandits threaten attack on three Kwara communities
As the war against insurgency intensifies in Kwara State, bandits have issued notification of a planned attack on three communities in Oyun Local Government Area of the state. They plan…
Bandits kill 30 in fresh Katsina, Kwara attacks
No fewer than 30 people were killed on Tuesday as bandits launched coordinated attacks on rural communities in Katsina and Kwara states, setting homes and vehicles ablaze and forcing residents…
Insecurity: Nigeria’s military collaboration with US has resulted in operational gains – NSA
The National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, says the security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States has translated into tangible operational gains. Ribadu said this on Thursday in Abuja…
Terrorist kill 42, abduct children in Niger community
At least 42 people have been killed by terrorists, with an unspecified number, including children, abducted in attacks on communities in Agwarra and Borgu LGAs of Niger state. According to…
DHQ cautions residents against picking unexploded ordnance from US strikes on ISIS
The defence headquarters has cautioned residents against picking or keeping unexploded ordnance from the sites hit during joint US air strikes in Sokoto state. The US fired 16 precision-guided munitions…
US launches airstrikes against terrorist targets in Nigeria
The United States (US) military has, in collaboration with the Nigerian government, launched airstrikes against terrorists belonging to the Islamic State (IS) group in north-western Nigeria. This was disclosed by…
Boko Haram, Islamic State terrorists operate freely in Nigeria – Trump
United States President Donald Trump has frowned at the continued existence of Boko Haram, the Islamic State and other terrorist cells in Nigeria. Trump cited the activities of the jihadist…
Senate to screen ex-CDS Musa as new Defence Minister today
The Senate has announced that it will on Wednesday conduct the screening of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, following his nomination as the new Minister of…
Badaru resigns as Defence Minister
Nigeria’s defence minister, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has resigned his appointment, with immediate effect. This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information…
Gunmen kill lady recording attack on Ngige’s convoy in Anambra
A yet-to-be-identified lady was shot dead while recording an attack on the convoy of Chris Ngige, former Anambra governor and ex-minister of labour and employment. Fred Chukwuelobe, Ngige’s former spokesperson,…
