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The Coalition of Good Governance has called on Zamfara state Governor Dauda Lawal to cease blaming his predecessor, Dr. Bello Matawalle for the state’s financial and administrative challenges and focus …
‘Face the challenge or resign’: Zamfara governor urged to end blame game Read More
Bauchi state governor, Bala Mohammed, has confirmed that over 60 bandits were killed during the recent attack on Mansur village in Alkaleri local government area. The incident, which occurred two …
Bala confirms death of 60 bandits, donates N70m to Bauchi victims Read More
A group, #Prayer & Support4NigerianArmedForces, & other security agencies has condemn the recent terrorist attack on a military base in Malam-Fatori, Borno state. According to a statement Tuesday signed by …
Group condemns attack on military base in Borno, lauds resilience of military Read More
Troops of the operation ‘Park strike four’ of the Nigerian Army , have successfuly combed a distance of 90km from Kemanji in Kaiama local government area of Kwara state …
Troops combed 90km into Kanji park , arrest 12 terrorists in Kwara Read More
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to deeper collaboration with the Nigerian Army as it accelerates efforts to recalibrate its operational strategies to counter Nigeria’s evolving …
Counter-insurgency: Enhanced synergy with sister services yielding results – CAS Read More
Residents of Talata Mafara Local Government Area in Zamfara state have expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu, Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Matawalle, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, …
Talata Mafara resident lauds Tinubu, Matawalle for eliminating bandit leaders Jijji, Kachallah Sagili Read More
The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammed Matawalle, has engaged in a high-level security meeting with a leading Chinese manufacturer of advanced anti-terrorism and high-tech defence equipment, aimed …
Matawalle meets Chinese defence firm to enhance Nigeria’s anti-terrorism capabilities Read More
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has appealed to media professionals to refrain from granting undue publicity to terrorists, bandits, and other criminal elements threatening the peace …
Idris urges media to deny terrorists, bandits publicity Read More
The chairman, Kungiyar Hausawan Nigeria, Malam Abdullahi Abdullahi, has called on the federal government not to grant amnesty for Bello Turji under whatever pretext for the heinous crimes he committed …
Don’t grant Bello Turji amnesty, Abdullahi tells FG Read More
I was once a victim of 30-minute banditry. My household and I, and a few others, were held captive for 30 minutes in my house by a bunch of eight-armed …
Nigeria’s violent crimes: Urgent need to nip it in the bud Read More
Armed persons have killed at least 11 members of a vigilante group at Mansur village in Gwana district of Alkaleri local government of Bauchi state. Residents said the attackers also …
Bandits kill 11 vigilante members in Bauchi oil community Read More
A former chairman of Anka local government area of Zamfara state, Hon. Mustapha Gado Anka, weekend, expressed concerns over the incessant attacks on Anka town, the headquarters of Anka local …
Ex-Zamfra LG chair raises the alarm over attacks by bandits Read More
Daredevil bandits suspected to be Lakurawa, weekend, stormed Maganho village in Tangaza local government area of Sokoto state and killed 11 local vigilantes, eye witnesses have said. The witnesses said the …
Bandits kill 11 vigilantes, burn MTN mast in Sokoto Read More
The Vice Chairman of the Benue Football Association, Alexander Awunah, has reportedly escaped an armed herders attack in Benue state. It was gathered that the football administrator was shot severally …
Benue FA VC escapes death in armed bandits’ attack Read More
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar, has charged newly graduated pilots of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to view their flying qualifications not merely …
CAS urges new pilots to serve nation with dedication Read More
Minister of State for Defence Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has called for increased support from the United States in intelligence sharing, counterterrorism efforts, and the enhancement of military capabilities to …
What Nigeria needs from United States in fight against insecurity – Matawalle Read More
At least 14 dead bodies of mourners were recovered with others sustained gunshots injuries when suspected members of the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists invaded Kopl village, Chibok local government area …
10 hunters slain in Borno, Adamawa border communities as Boko Haram launches fresh attacks Read MoreIn a tête-à-tête with journalists last week, the governor of Jigawa state, Umar Namadi, openly disagreed with retired General Theophilus Danjuma, former Chief of Army Staff and former Minister of Defence, over …
Between Danjuma, Namadi and the gospel of self-defence Read More
No fewer than 12 people were reported killed by suspected Boko Haram terrorists along Kirawa road and Bokko Ghide community of Pulka District in Gwoza local government area of Borno …
Emir cries for military intervention as Boko Haram k!ll 12 in Gwoza Read More
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has fulfilled promises made to victims and families affected by accidental airstrike at Dangebe village in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara state, which occurred …
NAF redeems promises made to victims of Zamfara accidental airstrikes Read More
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, Wednesday said the Nigerian Army will not allow insurgency in the North east to escalate to the North central. The …
Niger/Kwara banditry: We won’t allow North-east insurgency escalate to North-central – COAS Read More
Daredevil gunmen suspected to be Lakurawa bandits riding on motorcycles and armed with AK 47 rifles have raided Adarawa village in Tangaza local government area of Sokoto state. A source …
Sokoto: Lakurawa bandits raid Tangaza LG chairman’s village, kill 3 Read More
Bandits have imposed a N60 million levy on 12 communities in the Maru local government area of Zamfara state. Residents said the bandits imposed the levy to punish them for …
Bandits impose N60m levy on Zamfara communities Read More
The Comptroller General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has confirmed the killing of three of its officers by terrorists in Kebbi state. He also said their patrol vehicles were …
Kebbi: Terrorists kill 3 Customs officers, burn vehicles Read More
Zamfara State Elders Forum has criticised Governor Dauda Lawal Dare for attempting to take credit for recent security improvements in the region, accusing him of political opportunism and failing to …
Insecurity: Zamfara elders berates Dauda for ‘hijacking’ FG credit Read More