From Marcus Nkire Authorities have enforced a 48-hour restriction on movement in parts of Jos after a gun attack at a local bar spiralled into further violence, officials confirmed. According to police, the incident has left at least 26 people dead. However, authorities have not specified how many fatalities resulted directly from the initial shooting…
From Marcus Nkire Several explosions have hit Maiduguri, leaving scores of people dead and many others injured in a coordinated attack that has shaken the city. The blasts reportedly occurred in the evening at multiple crowded locations, including a busy market area and other public spaces, triggering panic among residents. Witnesses said the explosions happened…
By Kelvin Ezih An adjoined committee of the National Assembly has endorsed the N1.5 trillion proposed for the Nigerian Army in the 2026 budget, signaling its readiness to ensure that the funds are released without delay once approved. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, Abdulaziz Yar’Adua (APC, Katsina Central), disclosed the committee’s position…
From Dike Uba A potentially deadly incident was averted at the United Evangelical Church (UEC), Ehere/Umuola, located at Ogbor Hill in Aba, Abia state, after a buried metal object believed to be an unexploded explosive was uncovered during construction work The discovery was made while church members were excavating the area around the parsonage to…
From Ayodele james The Ondo State Police Command says it has arrested several suspected human traffickers and rescued 14 victims during recent operations across the state. Police spokesperson DSP Abayomi Jimoh revealed the development in a statement issued in Akure. Jimoh said the operation followed a report from a Togolese man, Meale Yaoili, who told…
From Marcus Nkire Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces to deal decisively with terrorists and bandits, insisting they should be treated as criminals and enemies threatening the nation’s sovereignty. The governor made the call on Tuesday in Jos during a courtesy visit by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen….
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,…
