Insurgency
Yobe Gov’t, UNDP empower 300 volunteer security personnel with vocational skills
The Yobe State Government, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has successfully trained and empowered 300 members of local Volunteer...
Atiku slams FG, says Kebbi schoolgirls’ release isn’t a ‘victory’ but evidence of worsening insecurity
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has criticized the Federal Government, arguing that the recent release of the abducted Kebbi schoolgirls should not be...
“I go with police and government, not alone when visiting bandits”, Gumi challenges critics
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has publicly defended his engagement with terrorists and armed bandits, insisting that his frequent visits to their...
Niger State Government confirms abduction at Catholic School, blames management
The Niger State Government has officially confirmed the abduction of students and staff from St. Mary’s School in Agwara Local Government Area, but...
Gunmen storm Catholic School in Niger State, abduct students and staff
Unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Friday, launched an attack on St. Mary’s School, a Catholic institution in Agwara Local Government Area,...
Nigerian Army to recruit 24,000 soldiers as insecurity mounts
The Nigerian Army has announced plans to recruit and train 24,000 new soldiers to boost its operational capability due to the worsening security...
Former Borno Governor denies accusing Shettima of creating Boko Haram
Former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, publicly disowned an online report claiming he accused current Vice President Kashim Shettima of creating...
NAF Chief orders commanders to intensify precision strikes against insurgents
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has summoned all Air Component Commanders to...
