Banigo Isile-Ogono community in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State was thrown into coarse on Saturday after yet to be identified gunmen, stormed the area, shot sporadically and abducted…
Tag: Insecurity in Nigeria
Boko Haram killed 13 district heads and many ward heads – Shehu of Borno
No fewer than thirteen district heads and several ward heads (Bulamas) in his emirate have been killed by Boko Haram insurgents, according to the disclosure made by the Shehu of Borno,…
Why we’re helping Nigeria rehabilitate repentant terrorists – US
The United States’ Government has revealed that as part of a broader joint Nigeria/US strategy to counter violent extremism, it is assisting Nigeria in rehabilitating repentant terrorists. Saturday PUNCH reports that the…
Nigeria is expecting new shipment of weapons to fight Boko Haram – Buhari reveals
President Buhari has said that Nigeria is expecting to take delivery of military weapons and aircraft from Jordan, China, and the United States to help in the fight against Boko Haram…
Insecurity: Nigerians know we have done our best – President Buhari
President Buhari says Nigerians know that his administration has done its best in fighting insecurity. A statement from the Special Assistant to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said…
Kaduna killings is fuelled by politics and revenge – Presidency
The presidency has condemned the recent attacks in Kaduna state which has led to loss of lives and properties in the last few days. In a statement released by presidential…
24 hours after 19 persons were slaughtered in Kaduna, 8 now killed in fresh attack
A fresh attack in Gora Gan Village of Zango Kataf local government area of Kaduna State has left at least eight persons reported dead. This comes barely 24 hours after yet-to-be-identified…
Graphic: 19 killed at a wedding after-party in Kaduna
At least 19 persons have lost their lives after unknown armed men attacked them at Kukum Daji village in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The gunmen reportedly stormed…
Gunmen attack community in Abuja, kidnap many residents
The FCT Police command says it has begun an investigation after some residents of Abaji community in Abuja were abducted in the early hours of of Thursday, July 9. According…
Minister of Communications, Pantami, sheds tears as he leads prayer against killings in northern Nigeria (Video)
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital economy, Shiekh Isa Pantami broke down in tears as he led prayer against incessant killings in Northern Nigeria. Shiekh Pantami, a prominent Islamic Scholar,…
Buhari’s gov’t rejects UK Group report of ‘genocide against Christians in Nigeria’
The Muhammadu Buhari-led government has rejected report of an alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria. The United Kingdom All-Party Parliamentary Group on International Religious Freedom or Belief (a group made up…
Just in: Your Best Not Good Enough, Buhari tells Service Chiefs as insecurity persists
President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of the nation’s security chiefs as state of insecurity in the country grows worse by the day. While speaking to State…
U.S releases statement on ‘brazen killings of civilians in Nigeria’
The United States Government has released a statement condemning the killings of civilians in northern Nigeria. In the statement published on the Department of States website on Tuesday, June 16,…
Be patient with me over insecurity – Buhari begs his people in Katsina
The series of protests by Katsina people over rising cases of killings, kidnapping and other activities of bandits in the state has forced President Muhammadu Buhari to send a message…
Insecurity: “You have failed us” – Northern Elders tells Buhari
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has reacted to the spike in insecurity in different parts of Northern Nigeria, criticizing President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to control the tide. In a…
Over 60 killed as Boko Haram members attack Borno community
A fresh attack by Boko Haram members in Faduma Koloram village in Gubio local government area of Borno state on Tuesday, June 9 has left at least 60 persons dead. According…
6 Soldiers Killed, 45 Others Missing As Terrorists Attack Military Base
Six Nigerian soldiers have lost their lives after some terrorists attacked a military base in Auno, near Maiduguri in Borno State. Forty-five soldiers are also unaccounted for after the attack…
Kastina youths protest frequent killings, kidnapping in the state, burn APC billboards (photos)
Angry Youths of Yantumaki, Katsina state, on Tuesday took to the streets to protest the increased spate of killings and kidnapping in the state. To register their grievance, the youths set fire…
Boko Haram leader voluntarily surrenders to Nigerian Military (photo)
A member of the dreaded Boko Haram sect, Yahaya Adamu aka Saad Karami, who had led the terrorists in many attacks in Nigeria and Niger Republic, has voluntarily surrendered to…
Boko Haram leader, Shekau cries out for protection against Nigerian troops in new audio
Abubakar Shekau, leader of Boko Haram has cried out for protection against Nigerian troops’ following intensified successful offensive attacks against his fighters. In an audio obtained by Daily Nigerian, the Boko Haram…
