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IED Threat in Nigeria: 1,934 Incidents Recorded in North-East (2017–2024)

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria recorded 1,934 improvised explosive device (IED) incidents in the North-East between 2017 and 2024, according to…

Governor Radda Chairs Emergency Security Meeting After Katsina Attack

By Elizabeth Ugbo Dikko Radda on Monday presided over an emergency Security Council meeting at the Government House in Katsina…

8-Year-Old Boko Haram Escapee Recounts Years of Captivity, Hunger, and Forced Survival in Lake Chad Region

By Elizabeth Ugbo An eight-year-old boy, abducted by armed fighters in Kaburi village, Borneri, Cameroon, around four years ago, has…

Nigerian Military on High Alert Nationwide Ahead of Easter

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has placed troops on high alert across the country ahead of Easter celebrations.…

President Bola Tinubu Donates Salaries to Armed Forces Welfare Fund

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu has pledged to donate all his salaries since May 2023 to a new Armed…

NYSC Debunks “Ransom Clause” Claim, Reassures Corps Members on Safety

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Wednesday in Abuja dismissed a viral report claiming it operates…

Police Arrest Four Over Cattle Rustling in Oyo, Recover Stolen Livestock

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Oyo State Police Command has arrested four suspects for cattle rustling in Ado-Awaye, Iseyin LGA, on…

Troops Rescue Two Kidnap Victims in Taraba After Intelligence-Led Operation

By Elizabeth Ugbo Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke rescued two kidnapped Unity Bank Plc staff members…

Tinubu Vows to Establish State Police, Reaffirms 2023 Promises at Interfaith Meeting with Governors

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu has vowed to establish state police to tackle insecurity across Nigeria, speaking on Sunday…

Kebbi State Terrorist Attack Kills 34 in Rural Villages

By Elizabeth Ugbo Kebbi State, Nigeria – On Wednesday, suspected Lakurawa terrorists killed 34 people in coordinated attacks across villages…