In the dead of night, when the world should be at rest, a familiar terror returned to the community of Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. This past Wednesday, the peaceful silence was shattered by the sounds of gunfire and chaos, marking another devastating chapter in...
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant development for Nigeria’s security architecture, newly sworn-in Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Disu, has officially declared that “state police has come to stay,” signaling the Nigerian Police Force’s full embrace of the long-debated initiative. Speaking moments after his swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday...
In a decisive move to safeguard its citizens, the Ondo State Government has issued a strong directive to all security agencies: step up operations and clamp down on kidnapping syndicates operating within the state.
This firm stance was announced in an official statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and...
A quiet night in Cyprus was shattered early Monday morning when an Iranian-made Shahed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed onto the runway of the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) Akrotiri base, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regional tensions between Iran, Israel, and Western allies.
According to Cypriot President...
Adamawa State was struck by tragedy on Tuesday as gunmen carried out coordinated attacks that left at least 25 people dead, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the region this year. The violence underscores persistent security gaps and growing humanitarian challenges in Nigeria’s troubled northeast.
Market Massacre and Military...
Ondo State – Outrage erupted in the Uso community of Owo Local Government Area on Wednesday as residents took to the streets, blocking the Akure-Owo Expressway for several hours in a fiery protest over the abduction of five worshippers from the Celestial Church of Christ during a late-night vigil.
The incident,...
When violence erupts in one corner of Nigeria, its shockwaves rarely stay there. The recent terrorist assault on the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State is a stark reminder of how insecurity, displacement, and loss can reverberate far beyond the immediate scene of carnage.
Below, I piece...
In a chilling reminder of the escalating violence in Benue State, at least nine worshippers were abducted on Sunday during a church vigil in Ojije, Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, has sparked outrage and renewed fears...
In the quiet village of Kurmin Wali, nestled 135 kilometers north of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, the walls of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church still bear the scars of a harrowing Sunday morning. For 60-year-old Sarah Peter—whose real name remains hidden, like the identities of many survivors—the memory of...
A late-night gathering turned deadly in the city of Pune, India, as two Nigerian men have been arrested in connection with the alleged beating to death of their compatriot, Emeka Christian, in what police say stemmed from a dispute over a romantic relationship.
Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, 34,...
In a dramatic escalation of U.S. military involvement in West Africa, former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he had ordered a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in northwestern Nigeria — a move he framed as retaliation for the persecution of Christians in the region....
Offa, Kwara State – Christmas night in Offa took a terrifying turn when loud explosions shattered the peace, leaving residents shaken and properties damaged across two locations in the historic town. The incident, which occurred just hours after the United States announced airstrikes against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, has...
The news out of Kwara State is a punch to the gut, a chilling narrative of escalating brutality that leaves communities shattered and faith in security eroded. At the heart of this unfolding tragedy is the unforgivable murder of Reverend James Audu Issa, a beloved pastor of the Evangelical Church...
Nigeria, a nation rich in culture, potential, and vibrant spirit, finds itself grappling with a tragic paradox. Despite not being officially at war, its citizens are dying at a rate comparable to conflict zones, caught in the grip of a ruthless and escalating campaign of violence by non-state actors....
The communities of Egwuma and Ogbai in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State are once again steeped in grief following a brutal attack that has claimed the lives of four innocent individuals, with two others reported missing. This latest act of violence, suspected to be carried out by...
Over 20 Feared Dead as Suspected Fulani Militias Attack Plateau Village in House-to-House Slaughter
Bindi Community, Plateau State – At least 20 people were brutally killed on Monday night when gunmen, suspected to be Fulani militias, invaded the Bindi community in the Ta-Hoss district of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau...
A brutal attack by armed bandits in the early hours of Wednesday has left 15 people dead and several others injured in Kwallaijiya village, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Local sources report that the suspected assailants stormed the village, unleashing a barrage of gunfire that resulted in...
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have rescued a 27-year-old kidnap victim, Jeffrey Emekume and arrested a suspected illicit drug dealer, Aliyu Adamu.
Acting spokesperson of the command, DSP Bright Edafe, in a statement on Wednesday, May 12, said the Divisional Police Officer of Sapele Division got information that Emekume...
A shooting at a high school in the central Russian city of Kazan on Tuesday May 11, has left 7 students mostly children and a teacher dead.
The attack happened 820km (510 miles) east of Moscow, in the mainly Muslim republic of Tatarstan.
Rustam Minnikhanov, Governor of Tatarstan republic where Kazan is...
At least 40 worshippers have been abducted by armed bandits at a mosque in Jibiya town, Jibiya Local Government Area of Katsina State.
It was gathered that the bandits stormed the mosque while worshippers were observing Tahajjud, a midnight prayer observed during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
Residents of the town told...
Five police officers and the wife of an officer have been killed in a fresh attack on a police facility in Ini local government of Akwa Ibom State.
According to reports, the gunmen suspected attacked the police station in the early hours of Saturday May 8, when the officers were...
Ogba is the number one trending topic discussed among Nigerians on Twitter after three okada riders were allegedly shot dead by security operatives.
The incident happened around Mokuolu Street in Ogba around 6pm on Thursday, May 6.
The clash between the commercial motorcyclists and the Task Force was elicited by efforts...
Some of the victims of the recent herdsmen attacks in communities in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, have been buried in a mass grave.
It will be recalled that no fewer than 19 persons were killed when suspected Fulani herdsmen on Monday, attacked Tse Amgbem, Udam near Aondoana,...
The United States has warned that Al-Qaeda and ISIS are planning to penetrate Southern Nigeria.
The US also said Al-Qaeda has started penetrating the north-western part of Nigeria.
In a media briefing seen by TheCable, Dagvin Anderson, Commander of the US special operations command, Africa, said Al-Qaeda is also expanding to...
The Guardian gathered that the security operatives invaded the community, yesterday, in search of a notorious leader of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Thaddeus Ekechukwu, popularly known as ‘Moputu’.
It was also gathered that the target, husband to a police officer and father of five grown-up children, who is in...
Unknown gunmen have unleashed a fresh attack in Akwa Ibom State killing about 12 cows and setting an INEC office on fire.
According to the report, the assailants also launched another vicious attack on herdsmen killing at least 12 cows that were said to be grazing near a creek.
The Independent...
Suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked four villages in Gwer-West local government area of Benue State and killed five persons.
It was gathered that three others including a pregnant woman were reportedly injured in the attack that happened in the early hours of Friday, April 30.
The armed herdsmen were said to have escaped...
“He was targeted and killed after some of the Igbo he was fighting for gave out his details to the security forces,” a source explained.
The Nigerian Army ‘s operation against the Eastern Security Network and Indigenous People of Biafra in Awomama Village, Oru East Local Government Area of Imo...
“The Presidency said recently that Nigerians would be shocked if it revealed the identities of those who are sponsoring the Boko Haram insurgents.
Can you imagine that 400 Bureau De Change operators are the people funding the Boko Haram?” “The presidency is already saying their case is confidential.
What...
Five suspected cultists who claimed to be students of the Ekiti State University (EKSU) have been arrested during an initiation ceremony held in a bush behind the school campus.
The state police spokesperson, Sunday Abutu said the Police Rapid Response Team acted on a tip-off and burst into the initiation venue to stall...
A security team made up of officials of the Nigerian Army, the police and the State Security Service (SSS) has raided the headquarters of the Eastern security Network (ESN), the militant arm of the outlawed pro-Biafra group, IPOB.
At least 11 people were killed in the ensuing battle including four...
Governor Hope Uzodinma has announced that 50 suspects have been arrested in connection with the recent attacks in Imo state.
Addressing newsmen after meeting President Buhari on Friday April 23, Uzodinma alleged that those funding this banditry are politicians. He also asked security agencies to make their names available to the press...
Boko Haram terrorists launched an attack in Geidam local government area of Yobe State on Friday evening, April 23.
The insurgents shot sporadically, causing some residents to flee into the bush while others hid in their houses.
Geidam is the hometown of the acting Inspector General of Police, Mr. Usman Alkali Baba.
According...
Boko Haram terrorists have released a new video showing children undergoing religious and combat training in a camp.
HumAngle reports that the images show relatively young children dressed in combat-style clothing and balaclava participating in martial arts training, weapon handling training, and religious education class. At least two instructors and...
The 27 schoolboys and their teachers who were abducted from the Government Science College in Kagara, Niger state have been released.
The students, three of their teachers, and 12 of their family members were abducted on Wednesday, February 17.
A government official said they are on their way to Minna, the...
Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mohammed Matawallen on Thursday, received three more repented bandits who surrendered their arms at the Government House, Gusau.
Among the repented bandits was one Muhammadu Sani Zakwi, the son of late Buharin Daji, Muhammad Sani Zakwi, a one time notorious bandit leader.
Zakwi inherited the leadership of...
President Buhari has vowed that his administration will continue to deal with insurgents, bandits, kidnappers and other criminals who constitute a threat to innocent citizens across the country.
The President said this when he spoke at the joint security meeting of Northern State Governors’ Forum and traditional rulers on Thursday...
Abductors of the 27 students and three staff of Government Science College, Kagara, Niger State, have threatened to starve them to death if the ransom they are demanding is not paid on time.
Recall that on February 17, armed bandits dressed in military uniforms, stormed the school, shot a student...
A missing girl has been found in a hotel room with a 22-year-old man who lured her after meeting her on Snapchat.
Tyler Thompson, 22, was arrested by police in Volusia County, Florida, on February 18 after being caught on camera in a dark room, shirtless, with an underage girl.
The...
A father-to-be was killed after a device he was building for his baby's gender reveal party accidentally exploded.
28-year-old Christopher Pekny died in the blast on Sunday, February 21, which occurred in the town of Liberty, around 100 miles northwest of New York City.
His brother, Michael Pekny, 27, was also...
Luca Attanasio, Italy’s ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo has been killed during an attempted kidnap on a United Nations convoy in the restive east of the vast central African country.
A spokesperson for Virunga national park said the convoy from the World Food Programme was attacked at about 10.15am local time (0815 GMT) during...
Three people were reportedly shot in Atlanta during the filming of a music video for the rappers Roddy Ricch and 42 Dugg on Sunday, February 21st.
Police responded to a shooting on Wells Street in southwest Atlanta at about 4 p.m. When they got there, they found a man, Peter...
Armed bandits have razed the building of the Holy Family Catholic Church and two homes in Kikwari village, Kajuru Local Government Area.
The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday February 21,
said locals fled the area on receiving information...
A United Airlines flight was forced to return to Denver International Airport to make an emergency landing on Saturday afternoon, Febuary 20th, after the engine caught fire shortly after takeoff, sending aircraft debris on people's houses in Colorado.
The Boeing 777 which had 241 people on board returned to the...
A military aircraft has crashed in Abuja. The photos of the pilot and co-pilot can be found below:
The aircraft, King Air 350 en-route to Minna crashed at Bassa Airport Village on Sunday morning, February 21, after reporting engine failure
Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika confirmed the crash in a tweet and said it...
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, says the abducted staff and students of Government Science College Kagara in Niger state may regain their freedom today, February 21.
Recall that on Wednesday, February 17, armed bandits dressed in military camouflage, stormed the school and abducted 27 students and shot one of the...
A 21-year-old psychiatric patient has been accused of killing two fellow patients and attacking two female nurses and a police officer at a German hospital.
The man who admitted himself to the psychiatric clinic in the northern town of Lüneburg, near Hamburg, on Thursday, February 18, allegedly attacked two older...
The Italian mafia has reportedly ordered ambulance drivers in Naples to stop using their sirens and flashing lights to disturb drug-dealers who mistake them for police.
Over the weekend, two gang members stopped an ambulance and threatened to kill the driver for putting the siren on while travelling to an...
The Department of State Services (DSS) has once again raised alarm over plans by some elements to incite ethnic and religious violence across the country.
The Public Relations Officer, DSS National Headquarters, Abuja, Dr Peter Afunanya, in a statement released today February 3, said the latest developments indicates desperate efforts by these...
Popular Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Dr. Ahmad Gumi, has met with some notorious bandits in Zamfara State and has appealed to them to repent and stop their nefarious activities.
Zamfara state has recorded several attacks from bandits. Recall that after the Kankara school boys were abducted, they were moved to Zamfara...
127 soldiers have reportedly resigned from the Nigerian army amid the worsening security challenges the military is currently combating in some parts of the country.
In a memo obtained by Premium Times, it was gathered that the soldiers who are drawn from various formations of the army across the country are all of the...
At least six people have been killed and over 20 others injured in a suicide bombing at a crowded commercial area in Iraq's capital, Baghdad on Thursday, January 21, Iraq officials say.
According to Iraqi media, the attacker detonated an explosive belt at a clothing market in Tayaran Square.
Minutes later, there...
Ogun state governor, Dr Dapo Abiodun has banned tankers from using overhead bridges in the state.
This comes after a tanker fell and exploded Tuesday, Jan 19, along Kuto – Okemosan road in Ogun state.
The state governor visited the scene of the accident. He also visited victims of the fire...
Ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration as the 46th President of the United States, the North American country's Department of Homeland Security has hired a private security for $1.6m for the event.
Documents obtained by TMZ revealed that the Department of Homeland Security awarded a private security company called Hana Industries Inc. a...
Experts are warning that far-right extremists are calling for more violence ahead of Joe Biden's inauguration.
This warning comes in the aftermath of the riot on the US Capitol after Trump supporters broke in and unleashed chaos.
The attack on the Capitol building on Wednesday, Jan 6, led to the deaths of...
Gunmen suspected to be militants on Sunday, invaded Peremabiri community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and set ablaze about 20 houses.
It was gathered that the armed men stormed Peremabiri in 50 speedboats in a bid to take control of the community from an ex-militant leader, Paul Eris,...
