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The Kogi state government has confirmed the attack by some unknown gunmen at the Kabba correctional centre. A statement signed by the Commissioner of Information and Communication, Kingsley Fanwo, on …
Breaking: Kogi state breaks silence on attack at correctional centre Read More
Scores of armed bandits fleeing the ongoing military operation in Zamfara and Katsina states weekend met their waterloo in the hands of soldiers at Maganda village, near Allawa in Shiroro local …
Revealed! How Troops crushed fleeing Zamfara, Katsina bandits in Niger Read More
A pastor of ECWA Church Kibori-Asha Awuce, in Zangon Kataf local government of Kaduna state, Rev. Silas Yakubu Ali, has been reportedly murdered in a horrifying manner by unknown assailants between Saturday and …
Cleric killed in Kaduna community as el-Rufai sues for calm Read More
Scores armed Bandits fleeing the ongoing Military operation in Zamfara and Katsina states at the weekend met their Waterloo in the hands of soldiers at Maganda village near Allawa in …
In Niger, troops kill fleeing bandits from Zamfara, Katsina Read More
Days after telecommunication network was cut off, Zamfara state governor, Bello Matawalle, has revealed that window of amnesty he gave bandits has expired. Matawalle said the decision became necessary after …
It’s too late, Matawalle reveals why he made u-turn on amnesty for bandits Read More
There is rising tension in Aguleri, a popular community in Anambra state after its traditional ruler, HRH Abakpulu Anamco, and his driver were killed by gunmen suspected to be hired …
Breaking: Fear grips many as gunmen assasinate Anambra monarch, driver Read More
Following onslaught from superior fire of NIgeria’s Armed Forces, another set of Boko Haram members numbering over 400 have surrendered to the Nigerian troops. Reports say the terrorists gave up …
Pictures: Another 400 boko haram members surrender to Nigerian troops Read More
The Assistant Inspector General of Police for Zone 6, Usman Sule Gonma, has said that for democracy to thrive, men and officers of the police should uphold principles of human …
Zone 6 AIG tasks police on human rights Read More
Security personnels, suspected to be police officers Wednesday killed the younger sister to the Ebonyi state correspondent of The SUN Newspapers. Though the deseased name could not be ascertained as …
Breaking: Policeman ‘kills’ Sun reporter’s younger sister in Ebonyi Read More
Barely one week after some 73 students and their teachers were abducted from Government Day Secondary School Kaya in Maradun local government area of Zamfara state, there is mounting fear and …
Zamafara telecom shutdown: 7 days after, tension mounts over fate of abducted 73 school kids Read More
Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau state has further relaxed the curfew imposed on Jos North in the aftermath of crisis that erupted in area. According to the governor, from now …
Breaking: Lalong further relaxes curfew in Jos, lifts ban on tricycles Read More
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the spate of insecurity in the land, and therefore directed heads of security agencies to secure the country to ensure citizens live peacefully. Minister …
Secure Nigeria now, Buhari orders service chiefs Read More
Bandits on Monday night stormed Keke community in Millennium City, Chikun local government area of Kaduna state and abducted not less than 18 people.According to a resident of the area, …
Terrorists kidnap 18 people in Kaduna community Read More
Bandits have killed over 300 people, displaced 3000 others and destroyed valuables worth billions of naira in Niger East Senatorial district within a couple of months. The Senator representing Niger …
How bandits killed over 300, displaced 3000 villagers within months in Shiroro – Senator Musa Read More
Police have confirmed the killing of four persons in renewed isolated attacks in Bassa local government area of Plateau state. The latest of killings occurred Sunday evening at Kpachudu community …
4 killed, 1 beheaded in fresh Plateau attack Read More
Miyyeti Allah Kautal Hore (MAKH), a Fulani socio-cultural association, has kicked against the enactment of anti-grazing laws by some state governors. To them, “it is a satanic agenda by desperate …
Open grazing law: Miyyeti Allah tackles Ortom, Akeredolu, others Read More
Terrorists on Sunday attacked Pegi, a community in Abuja suburb and kidnapped a 45-year-old woman, Oladapo Bukola, and two of her daughters. Pegi community is located in Kuje area council …
How gunmen invaded Abuja, kidnapped mother, 2 daughters Read More
Nasarawa state police command, Monday, arrested one Abubakar Mohammed, a notorious kidnapper in Akwanga local government area of the state for alleged kidnapping activities. This was revealed in a statement signed …
In Nasarawa, Police arrest suspected notorious kidnapper Read More
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has lamented the deteriorating security situation in the northern part of the country. It, however, disagreed with steps taken by some governors to curtail the …
NEF to Masari, El-Rufai, Matawalle, Sani Bello: Your security measures lockdown on the North Read More
In a statement made available to Blueprint in Abuja, Sunday, signed by NEF’s Director, Publicity and Advocacy, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the Forum said that, “these measures represent virtual economic and social lockdowns on …
Measures taken to combat insecurity hurting North, NEF warns Read More
Operatives of Edo state police command has deployed its tactical team to Edo forests in a bid to apprehend suspected killers of Felix Sowore, the younger brother of #RevolutionNow convener, …
Sowore: Police launches manhunt for assailants in Edo forests Read More
Gunmen have reportedly abducted the Dodo of Wawa a traditional ruler in Borgu local government area of Niger state, Dr Mahmud Ahmed Alivu, from his palace. The monarch was reportedly kidnapped …
Revealed! How gunmen invaded Wawa, abducted traditional ruler near Army barracks in Niger – Official Read More
Gunmen have reportedly abducted the Wawa of Wawa, a traditional ruler in Borgu local government area of Niger state, Dr Mahmud Ahmed Alivu from his palace. The traditional ruler was reportedly kidnapped …
Breaking: Gunmen invade palace, abduct traditional ruler in Niger Read More
The Police in Edo has spoken on the cause of Sahara Reporters’ publisher Omoyele Sowore brother’s death. Edo Police spokesman, Kontongs Bello, said Felix Olajide Siwore was killed by kidnappers …
Breaking: Police reveals cause of Sowore brother’s death Read More