May 01
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Strengthen Ties to Fight Terrorism, Boost Trade
The United States and Nigeria have deepened both countries' collaboration to fight the scourge of terrorism in Nigeria and in neighbouring countries troubled by the menace. Read more »
April 23
Nigeria: State Policing...IGP, CSOs Object As Tinubu, Jonathan, Abdulsalami Give Nod
The issue of introducing state police into the country's security architecture has continued to divide opinions in Nigeria at the National Dialogue on State Policing held yesterday… Read more »
April 17
Nigeria: Bring Down Nigeria's Enemies, Lagbaja Orders Commanders
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has directed field commanders to remain committed in bringing the nation's adversaries to their knees and restoring sanity in… Read more »
April 14
Nigeria: Chibok Girls - A Decade of Anguish
Ten years ago today, the world was shaken by the horrific kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls in the town of Chibok, Borno State. Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Killed, 7 Injured, 5 Arrested in Street Fights in Minna
An unidentified passerby has died and seven other persons injured in street fights around Flamingo Estate Maitumbi area of Minna, the Niger State capital. Read more »
April 10
Nigeria: Police, Shi'ites Differ On Killing of 7
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) also known as Shi'ite said the number of their members killed has risen to seven while over 40 sustained varying degrees of… Read more »
Nigeria: Benue Govt Conducts Mass Burial for Slain 15 Farmers
Benue State governor, Hyacinth Alia yesterday conducted a mass burial for 15 farmers in Mbakyor community, Mbalom council ward of Gwer East local government area who were killed… Read more »
March 29
Nigeria: Killing of 17 Soldiers - Wanted Delta Monarch Reports Self to Police
Determined to prove his innocence in the controversy surrounding the murder of 17 military men in Okuama, the Ovie of Ewu-Urhobo Kingdom, Ughelli South local government area of… Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Killers of 16 Army Personnel in Delta Must Face Consequences - Senate
The Senate has reacted to the gruesome murder of 16 Army personnel of 'Operation Delta Safe' in Okuama community of Ughelli South local government area of Delta State during a… Read more »
March 14
Nigeria: Army Chief Seeks Investment in Research to Combat Insecurity
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja has advocated investment in research and development to surmount insecurity in the country. Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Northern Govs, NSA, Security Chiefs Brainstorm to Tackle Insecurity
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, 19 governors of the Northern States and Service Chiefs, on Thursday, held a marathon meeting in the Office of the NSA (ONSA), to… Read more »
March 07
Nigeria: NAF Pound Terrorists' Strongholds, Kill Scores in Katsina, Zamfara
The air component of Operation Hadarin Daji struck and destroyed the strongholds of terrorists in Katsina and Zamfara states, leaving scores of the fighters dead. Read more »
March 03
Nigeria: World NSCDC Day - Kebbi Command Graduates 71 Officers
The Kebbi State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has graduated 71 officers and men of the corps after a six-month training following their recruitment in… Read more »
Nigeria: Fire Razes Tents At Bauchi IDP Camp
A fire disaster has destroyed about 20 tents and displaced about 100 residents of Rundaben-Shuwa Arab, an internally displaced persons camp on the outskirts of Bauchi metropolis. Read more »
February 26
Nigeria: Coup Calls Driven By Criminals Losing Ground to Military - Group
A civil society organisation, Advocates for Democracy and Development (ADD), on Monday, said those calling for the military to overthrow the civilian government are those who were… Read more »
February 21
Nigeria: Dark Economy Around Criminality in Nigeria
The lingering multi-faceted crises besetting Nigeria which are believed to be offshoots of the protracted terrorism perpetrated by the Boko Haram and allied groups that hit the… Read more »
February 20
Nigeria: Rising Wave of Kidnappings in Cross River
Since assumption of office as the state governor, Senator Bassey Edet Otu assured people of his willingness to prioritise security. Unfortunately, the administration has failed to… Read more »
Nigeria: Navy Arrests Six Suspected Oil Thieves in Akwa Ibom
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy's, Forward Operation Base (FOB), Ibaka in Mbo local government area of Akwa Ibom State have busted a syndicate of oil thieves and arrested six of… Read more »
February 17
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Passengers, Kill One Along Damaturu-Biu Highway
Many travelers along the Damaturu-Biu highway were yesterday kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members. Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Kill 254 Terrorists, Arrest 264 As 81 Surrender - DHQ
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) yesterday said troops on internal operations across the country killed 254 terrorists, arrested 264 and rescued 73 hostages in one week. Read more »
February 16
Nigeria: Insecurity - Tinubu, Governors Opt for State Police
As insecurity continues to plague various part of Nigeria, the federal government appears to have finally come around to the idea of having state police. Read more »
February 15
Nigeria: Expose Religious Sect Financing Terrorism
The claim by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission-EFCC-chairman, Ola Olukoyede, that some prominent Nigerians are financing terrorism was perceived as nothing new. If… Read more »
February 14
Nigeria: Security Forces Foil Kidnap Attempt, Kill 5 in Bauchi
A combined team of security operatives comprising the police and Ahmed Ali Kwara Hunters Squad have aborted a kidnap plot in Giade, Giade local government area of Bauchi State and… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Places N20m Bounty On 2 Wanted Kidnap Kingpins
The minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike, has placed a N20million bounty on two suspected terrorists, responsible for attacking and kidnapping two defence staff at an Army Estate in Abuja. Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Killed, Houses Burnt As Herdsmen Attack Yobe Community
Over 100 houses have been burnt in a reprisal attack by suspected herdsmen on Gurjaja community in Fika local government of Yobe State. Read more »