Gunmen kidnap Catholic pastor in Niger community, police launch rescue operation

By: Zagazola Makama 

A Catholic priest, Pastor Sunday Musa, has been abducted by suspected armed bandits who invaded Samunaka village in the...

Three killed in communal clash between Garun-Gabas and Yakila communities in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama 

Atleast three persons were killed following a violent communal clash between Garun-Gabas and Yakila communities in Rafi...

Illegal arms factory uncovered in Kaduna, four arrested

By: Zagazola Makama 

An illegal firearms fabrication site has been uncovered in Giroji Village, Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, leading to the arrest of...

NIGERIAN ARMY BOOSTS TROOPS' CAPACITY WITH INTENSIVE TRAINING

The Nigerian Army has further boosted the capacity of its troops with an intensive training package, codenamed "Exercise FAST BOLT III", conducted at the Nigerian Army Training Centre...

UN OCHA SEEKS SUSTAINED COLLABORATION WITH OPERATION HADIN KAI

The Head of Office United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) Nigeria, Mr Trond Jensen, has sort for sustained collaboration with the Nigerian...

UN OCHA SEEKS SUSTAINED COLLABORATION WITH OPERATION HADIN KAI

The Head of Office United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) Nigeria, Mr Trond Jensen, has sort for sustained collaboration with the Nigerian...

THEATRE COMMANDER INAUGURATES INSTRUCTORS’ DEVELOPMENT COURSE, TASKS TRAINEES ON OPEN-MINDEDNESS

The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force (JTF), North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maj.-Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, has inaugurated the third...

TROOPS ARREST SUSPECTED TERRORISTS/GUNRUNNERS IN KADUNA

Acting on credible intelligence while on fighting patrol, the gallant troops of 37 Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Demonstration Battalion intercepted and arrested 3 suspected...

Fulani youths attack brothers in Niger, one suffers severed hand

By: Zagazola Makama 

A violent attack has left two brothers seriously injured in Niger State, with one of them losing his right hand following an assault...

Suspected gunman dies after clash with police in Kogi, officer injured

By: Zagazola Makama

A suspect linked to unlawful possession of firearms has died following a violent clash between his gang and police operatives in Idah, Kogi...

Six community guards killed, others feared abducted in Zamfara bandit attack

By: Zagazola Makama 

At least six members of the Community Protection Guards (CPG) in Zamfara State have been killed and others feared abducted...

One killed, another abducted as bandits attack Katsina farming communities

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed bandits have attacked farming communities in Tashar Mangwaro and Dogon Ruwa villages in Dutsinma Local Government Area of Katsina...

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents abduct four in Yobe villages

By: Zagazola Makama

Suspected Boko Haram insurgents have abducted four men in a pre-dawn attack on two communities in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe...

13-year-old Boko Haram escapee rescued in Borno, security forces launch search for others

By: Zagazola Makama 

A 13-year-old boy abducted by suspected Boko Haram terrorists has been rescued by security operatives in Borno...

Police officer injured, civilian killed as gunmen attack checkpoint in Nasarawa

By: Zagazola Makama

A police officer was injured and a civilian killed during a late-night attack by gunmen on security personnel stationed at a...

Troops neutralise kidnap kingpin, recover arms and N13.7m ransom in Kaduna

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN have neutralised a notorious kidnapper and recovered arms, ammunition, and ransom money during a snap...

One kidnapped victim rescued as gunmen abduct three, steal motorcycles in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Armed men suspected to be bandits have attacked Bunyun village in Bashar District of Wase Local Government Area, Plateau State...

Security operatives kill suspected bandit in Benue gun duel, recover area from attack

By: Zagazola Makama 

Operatives of the Benue State Police Command have killed a suspected bandit during a gun battle with armed criminals...

JSS3 student allegedly beats teacher to death in Benue over seized cap

By: Zagazola Makama 

A tragic incident occurred in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday, as a Junior Secondary School 3 student allegedly...

ANALYSIS: While NSCDC in Borno battles vandals, Yobe command caught escorting them — sabotage or systemic rot?

By: Zagazola Makama

Let’s not mince words: something stinks in Yobe, and the stench is coming from a scandal that cuts to the heart of...