Security
Abductors Kill Girl on Her Father’s Farm After Taking Ransom in Ogun
An 18-year-old girl was brutally killed by kidnappers on her father’s farm in Obasa, Mile 6, along Ajebo Road, Abeokuta, Ogun State, after...
Mali Signs Military Equipment Acquisition Deal With Chinese Defense Contractor Amid Western-led Criticism
Mali’s government has signed a military equipment acquisition deal with Chinese defence contractor, Norinco Group. This was disclosed on Monday, September 2, 2024,...
Rather than Strengthen Amotekun, Ondo Governor Employs Private Firm To Protect Farmers
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has employed the services of a private security firm to protect farmers in the state against constant attacks...
Police Remain Inactive As Borno Judge Spends Over 2 Months In Boko Haram Captivity
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has taken no visible action to rescue the Borno State High Court Judge, Justice Haruna Mshelia, his wife,...
Bandit Leader Bello Turji Snatches Armoured Personnel Carrier from Nigerian Army
Notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji and his gang have reportedly seized an Armoured Personnel Carrier and a high level of ammunition from the...
Germany Completes Military Withdrawal from Niger
Germany has officially withdrawn its military forces from Niger, completing the evacuation process on Friday morning. The withdrawal marks the end of Germany’s...
Despite Tensions, Nigeria, Niger Defence Chiefs Agree To Join Forces In Curbing Illegal Circulation Of Arms
The Nigerian Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Nigerien counterpart, Gen. Salaou Barmou, on Wednesday, agreed to bury the tensions...
Nigerian Police React To ‘Senseless’ Killing Of Officer By Soldier
The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the killing of its officer, Superintendent of Police (SP) Halliru Liman, by military personnel, describing it...
Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis: Ransom Demands Reach ₦10.99 billion in One Year- SBI
Kidnappers in Nigeria demanded approximately ₦10.99 billion in ransom between July 2023 and June 2024. This is according to a report published by...
Martyrs Only Strengthen Our Resolve To Defeat Terrorists, Their Sponsors Hindering Peace, Progress In The AES – Niger President
Niger President, Brigadier General Abdourahame Tiani, has extended his condolences to Burkina Faso following the deadly terrorist attack in Barsalgho, which claimed over...
Gunmen Attack Hadejia Corps Members’ Lodge in Jigawa for the 4th Time This Year
Suspected gunmen have attacked the corps members’ lodge in Hadejia, Jigawa State. The attack occurred over the weekend, with the assailants reportedly making...
Bandits Abduct Over 150 People, Steal 1,000 Cows in Gobir
Bandits have abducted over 150 people and stolen more than 1,000 cattle in several villages within the Gobir Emirate of Sokoto State, as...