From Marcus Nkire The United States has supplied Nigeria with military equipment as part of efforts to deepen security cooperation between both countries. The delivery was confirmed by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), which oversees US military operations across Africa. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, AFRICOM said US forces handed over…
Solomon Chikezie Nigerian authorities have confirmed the release of about 100 schoolchildren who were kidnapped from St Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, nearly a month ago. The state’s Commissioner of Police, Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, and the local Catholic leader overseeing the school, Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, said they received official confirmation of the…
From Dave Oloye Retired General Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff, formally stepped into his new role as Minister of Defence on Friday, marking a fresh phase for Nigeria’s security administration. His appointment, announced earlier in the week by President Bola Tinubu after the exit of former minister Muhammed Badaru, received swift approval from…
From Sheila Achenyo In a remarkable turn of events, fifty students have escaped from gunmen who abducted over 300 pupils and staff from a Catholic boarding school in Niger State. The children made their daring break between Friday and Saturday, evading their captors and returning safely to their families, according to church leaders. The kidnapping,…
From David Okoro President Bola Tinubu has suspended his planned trip to Johannesburg and Luanda as he awaits comprehensive security reports on the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the bandit attack on worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State. The President was expected to depart Abuja today for the G20 Summit in South Africa before…
In a brief but notable ceremony held at the office of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Dr. Chinonyerem Chisom Welle was formally decorated as the new Deputy Commissioner of Police, FCT Command. The event marked a significant milestone in the career of a committed public servant and trailblazer in the Nigerian Police…
By Rita Anansewa Hundreds of youths took to the streets of Makurdi, Benue State, on Sunday, blocking major roads in protest against ongoing attacks and killings allegedly carried out by armed herders. The demonstration followed the gruesome killing of over 200 people, including women, children, and internally displaced persons (IDPs), in Yeluwata, Guma Local Government…
By Acho Marcus Nkire Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has paid a condolence visit to communities in Plateau State recently devastated by deadly attacks. During his trip to Bokkos Local Government Area, Obi met with survivors, displaced persons, and families mourning the loss of loved ones. In a statement posted…
By Benson George Four hunters from Kano State have been arrested by security operatives in Edo State. The individuals — Yusuf Abdulkarim, Mujaheed Garba, Shittu Idris, and Jamilu Habibu — were apprehended at Americanus Hotel on Osemwenkhae Street, near Big Joe Motors, Ramat Park, in the Orogbeni Quarters area of Benin City. According to the…
