Breaking News! Two Female Suicide Bombers Hit Borno Market, 8 Killed, Scores Injured

Two suspected female suicide bombers detonated their bombs inside Chibok market in Chibok local government area of Borno state, leaving 8 people dead and over 30 others critically injured, a party chairman in Chibok, Lawan Pogu told a relation in Maiduguri.

Security Mapping: Guide To Threats, Crime And Terrorism Hotbeds In Nigeria (Part 3)

As I said in the introductory part of this essay, this project is aimed at mapping or collating salient risks, threats, safety concerns, crime, terrorism or violence extremism hotspots representative of Nigeria’s cities and 36 states of the country. This is the third tranche of this research. If you missed part one, read it here. Part two of the essay can also be found here. The current essay maps, collates threats, risks, crime and security hotspots or security, safety challenges inherent in South-South, popularly known as the Niger-Delta – comprising - Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo and Rivers states; the North-East – comprising - Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba and Yobe states and North-Central - Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Nasarawa, Niger and Plateau states geopolitical zones of Nigeria.

Security Mapping: Guide To Threats, Crime And Terrorism Hotbeds In Nigeria (Part 2)

This project is aimed at mapping or collating salient risks, threats, safety concerns, crime, terrorism or violence extremism hotspots representative of Nigeria’s cities and 36 states of the country. Amonsgt other issues, I chronicled representative threats, violent crimes etc representative of Lagos state. Read part 1 of the essay here if you missed it. The current tranche is a continuation of the eralier essay. Part two of this research encompasses hreats, violent crimes characteristic of the outstanding 5 states in south west Nigeria (Ekiti, Ogun, Ondo, Oyo, Lagos and Ondo) and the 5 states in south east Nigeria (Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo.)

Gunmen Kidnap Two Catholic Priests in Delta, Nigeria

Two Catholic priests were reportedly kidnapped by unknown gunmen at Aniocha area of Delta State. The victims, identified as Reverend Father Franklyn Odiaka, and Rev Father Moses Nwaonwochei were kidnapped at Obior in Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta State on their way from a special prayer service.

Vigilance! U.S Embassy Warns Of Potential Terrorism Attacks In Nigeria

The United States Embassy in Nigeria said on Friday it had received information that groups "associated with terrorism" may be planning attacks against hotels in the country that are frequented by Westerners.

Pirates Kidnap Five Polish Sailors off Nigeria

Gunmen have kidnapped five Polish sailors from a cargo ship off southern Nigeria, in the latest incident in a region known as a piracy hotspot, Poland’s government said Friday.

Gunmen Kidnap Mother of Nigerian Football Coach - Samson Siasia

Madam Ogere Siasia, the aged mother of Dream Team VI Coach, Samson Siasia, has been kidnapped.

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Raid Kogi Communities (North Central Nigeria), Kill 22

NO fewer than 22 persons, including women and children were feared killed when suspected Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of Monday, attacked nine communities in Dekina Local Council of Kogi State.

Gunmen Kidnap 100-Year Old Mother of Deputy Governorship Candidate in Bayelsa State

Unknown gunmen on Thursday in Bayelsa, kidnapped 100 year-old, Madam Ebifieghe Dikoro, mother of Elder Wilberforce Agiri, the running mate to the APC governorship candidate, Chief Timipre Sylva.

Investigation: Nigeria’s Thriving ‘Kidnapping Enterprise’; How To Arrest The Scourge

This treatise is a blow-by-blow account of prevailing kidnapping in Nigeria. It touches on human trafficking and explores Nigeria’s ranking in the global kidnapping index, how kidnapping metamorphosed in Nigeria, the epicenter(s) and litany of kidnapping incidents in Nigeria, payment of ransoms to secure release of kidnapped victims, capital punishment for kidnappers, pull-factors encouraging kidnapping in Nigeria, kidnapping dynamics in Nigeria and recommendations on how to tackle or rein in the menace of pervasive kidnapping in Nigeria.

Boko Haram Kill 20 Passengers In Borno, NE Nigeria

Twenty persons were shot dead by suspected Boko Haram gunmen on Wednesday on a road outside a village in Borno State, local sources said.

Pirates Kidnap Lithuanian, Ukrainian Sailors Off Nigeria

Gunmen have kidnapped two Lithuanian and two Ukrainian sailors off southern Nigeria, in the latest incident in a region described as a piracy hotspot, Lithuania's government said Tuesday.

3 Medical Doctors Kidnapped In Imo State, South East Nigeria

A former Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), in Edo State, Dr Philip Ugbodaga and two other medical doctors whose identities are yet to be known have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen.

Breaking News: Twin Bomb Blasts Hits Abuja Outskirt, 15 Dead, Injured (UPDATED)

Boko Haram militants struck Friday night in Kuje and Nyanya parts of the Federal Capital Territory leaving many dead and some people injured.

Kidnappers Shoot Nigerian Businessman After Collecting N30 million Ransom

An Abeokuta-based oil magnate, Mr Akeem Lawal, 36, was kidnapped and shot after the kidnappers were paid N30 million as ransom.

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Slaughter 50 People, Police Inspector in Niger State

Tragedy struck Tuesday evening in Alawa community, Shiroro Local Government council of Niger State, when gunmen invaded the town killing 50 people and injured hundreds of others.

Police Confirm Kidnap of Minna-based (Niger State) Hotelier By Gunmen

The Nigeria Police in Niger on Tuesday confirmed the kidnapping of a hotelier, Cletus Ojukwu, the Director of Phoenix Hotel limited, Minna, by armed men from his residence at Tunga area of the town.

UPDATE: Kidnappers of Nigeria’s Ex-Finance Minister Demand N100million Ransom For His Release

A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation and former presidential aspirant, Chief Olu Falae, who was kidnapped a while ago are demanding the payment of N100million ransom for his release, an associate of the  politician has said.

Boko Haram Leader - Shekau Release New Audio, Dismisses Army Victories, Calls President Buhari A Liar

Maiduguri (Nigeria) (AFP) - Nigeria's military on Saturday claimed further gains in its counter-offensive against Boko Haram, but the group's shadowy leader Abubakar Shekau dismissed the talk of success as "lies".

Communal Violence Claims 18 Lives in Plateau State

More than 100 gunmen on Tuesday night invaded Kadunung village in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing 18 people and injuring others.