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After an alert from neighbour around Mpape, a nearby suburb in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, Policemen and Soldiers have surrounded a popular bank where suspected armed robbers broke into to rob. …
Happening Now: Police, troops ‘cage’ armed robbers in failed bank operation around Abuja suburb Read MoreProfessor Sunday Abogonye Ochoche is the executive director, Victims Support Fund (VSF), whose mandate, among others, is to raise funds in support of victims of insurgency in the North-east. In …
After 9 years, no proper understanding of Boko Haram phenomenon – Ochoche Read MoreThe land border closure with neighbouring countries has saved the poultry industry in Nigeria about N50 billion since its commencement in October. Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Institute …
What border closure did to Nigeria’s poultry industry – NIAS boss Read MorePresident Muhammadu Buhari has assured the government and people of Burkina Faso who suffered a deadly terrorist attack that claimed 35 citizens that their bothers in Nigeria and the …
Terrorists attack: Nigeria will stand with you, Buhari tells Burkina Faso Read MoreMajor stakeholders in Benue state Thursday pleaded with the federal government not to withdraw officers and men of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) from Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba states. They …
Benue Leaders to FG: Withdrawing troops from Benue, Taraba, Nasarawa invitation to calamity Read MoreFourteen troops were killed when “heavily-armed terrorists” ambushed a convoy in the western Niger region of Tillaberi, the interior ministry said on Thursday. “After a fierce battle… seven police and …
Terrorists kill 14 troops in Niger ambush Read MoreA major feat was achieved Thursday in the insurgency fight as troops attached to Operation Lafiya Dole lowered Boko Haram flags hoisted in some communities in Madagali local government council …
Troops crush insurgents, lower hoisted flags in Adamawa Read MoreNigerian soldiers and members of a vigilante successfully repelled a Boko Haram attack on Biu in the southern part of Borno state, an official has said. Muhammed Liberia, an official of …
In Biu, Troops foil Christmas attack, kill 48 insurgents, arrest 3 Read MoreBarr Nwannukwu Nnamdi Cyprian is the ninth substantive Commandant Abia state Command of Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). In this interview with SAM OBINNA IBE, he reassures of …
Without firing a shot, we ‘ve reduced herders, farmers’ clashes in Abia -NSCDC Read MoreA lot of innovations have emanated from the military authorities’ research and development initiative in line with the desire of the Nigeria Army to enhance its operational effectiveness through research …
Exploring innovative potentials in Nigeria Army Read MoreGunmen suspected to be members of the Boko Haram group, Tuesday evening, attacked Kwaranglum village few meters to Chibok town, Headquarters of Chibok Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State, killing six …
Again, Boko Haram invades Chibok, kills 6, abduct 2 women; 3 injured at Christmas eve Read MoreA gang of unknown gunmen Tuesday stormed the Otuoke community of former President Godluck Jonathan, killing a soldier on guard at his courtyard in Ogbia local government area of Bayelsa state. …
Why gunmen attack my community – Jonathan Read MoreFormer President Goodluck Jonathan has narrated how unknown armed men in the early hours of Tuesday launched attack near his country home in Otuoke, Bayelsa state. Jonathan who spoke through his …
Where I was, how unknown gunmen launched attack around my residence – Jonathan Read MoreResidents around where former President Goodluck Jonathan’s house have disclosed how gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday attacked Otuoke country home. The attacked house which reportedly left Soldier shut, …
Breaking: Ex-President Jonathan, other family members escape death as gunmen invade Otuoke residence Read MoreAnambra State Police command has arrested nine suspects over alleged kidnapping, fraud and other criminal acts in some parts of the state.The suspects included Mr Stanley Ngala, 20; Mr Onyedika …
Police parade 9 suspects over kidnap, fraud, others in Anambra Read MoreThe Kaduna state police command on Monday tasked residents of the state to be wary of unknown people around them and to celebrate the yuletide season with caution and moderation. …
Yuletide: Police alert Nigerians, Civil defence deploys 3,000 personnel in Kaduna Read MorePresident Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Kano urged the Nigeria Police Force to uphold the trust reposed on them by Nigerians by maintaining professionalism in their operations.Commissioning 628 Cadets of the …
Buhari commissions 628 cadets, urges police to maintain professionalism Read MoreContrary to widespread calls for release of the convener of #RevolutionNow, Omoyele Sowore, renowned labour leader, Comrade Issa Aremu, has faulted the former presidential candidate for flouting the rule of …
Sowore: Aremu backs DSS Read MoreThe Kaduna state Police Command on Thursday confirmed the abduction of district head of Birnin Gwari, Alhaji Yahaya Yusuf Abubakar Sarkin Kudu and former education secretary of Birnin Gwari LGA. Alhaji Ibrahim Musa …
Police confirms kidnapping of district head, 3 siblings Read MoreIn a bid to ensure safety of lives and property during the Christmas and New Year celebrations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja and its environs, the National Task …
Yuletide: NATFORCE unveils Operation Stay Clear to ensure lives, property safety Read MoreThe people of Oraifite in Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra, have formally commiserated with the police over the loss of their two senior officers, on December 2, 2019 crisis that erupted …
Anambra community commiserate with Police over loss of officers, exonerates IPOB Read MoreResidents of Orin Ekiti, community in Ido/Osi local government area of Ekiti state, Wednesday, protested alleged attempt by suspected herdsmen to forcefully annex their home land.The protesting villagers, comprising old …
Tension in Ekiti as Herdsmen ‘invade community, ravage farms, hoist flag’ Read MoreTen members of the same family were killed Tuesday when their car detonated a roadside bomb as they were travelling to a funeral in eastern Afghanistan, officials said. The victims …
Sad! Bomb kills 10 family members heading to burial Read MoreThe Minister of Police Affairs, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has expressed confidence in the 9th National Assembly for a quick passage of the Bill on Police Reforms and Police Academy. A …
Minister tasks NASS on Police Reform Bill passage Read More