DSP Tamuno Igbomie, Former Principal Security Officer To Patience Jonathan Assassinated in Abuja

A Deputy Superintendent of Police, Tamuno Jacob Igbomie, who was Principal Security Officer to the wife of the former President, Patience Jonathan, has been shot dead by unknown assailants.

Suicide Bomber Kill 5, Injure 10 in Leprosy Hospital Near Maiduguri, Nigeria

At least five people have been killed and 10 wounded after a suicide bomber blew self up outside a leprosy hospital on the outskirts of Maiduguri, emergency services said.

Veteran Nigerian Reggae Artiste Victor Essiet (Mandators) Kidnapped in Akwa Ibom, South-South Nigeria

Victor Essiet

Veteran Reggae musician, Victor Essiet of the Mandators has been kidnapped in his native Akwa Ibom State. According to a report by Vanguard, he was kidnapped in the Nsit Ubiom area of Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, June 27, 2015.

Police Rescue Lebanese Expatriates Kidnapped in Bayelsa

The Bayelsa Police Command on Friday said it rescued two expatriate construction workers abducted by unknown gunmen in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa.

President Buhari’s ADC Formally Requests For The Withdrawal of DSS Personnel from Aso Rock Villa

Abuja — Despite rebuttals by the Presidency that operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) were not ordered out of the presidential villa, Vanguard can authoritatively reveal that the Aide-de-Camp, ADC, to the President has formally informed the DSS that its personnel would no longer provide close body protection for the President as they are being replaced with men of the Nigerian Army and Police personnel “who were trained as Presidential Bodyguards.”

Obama Hosts Buhari July 20 To Strategize On Boko Haram

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Barack Obama will host Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House on July 20 to discuss fighting the Boko Haram militant group, among other issues, the White House said on Thursday.

Gunmen kidnap Argentine Expatriate in Niger State, Central Nigeria

The Niger State Police Command on Thursday said an Argentine has been abducted by some unknown gunmen in the State.

Security Alert! Boko Haram 'Twin' Known As "Yanlabaiku" Springs Up In Kebbi State, Nigeria

A new Sect known as “Yanlabaiku” with membership of about 100 followers which is also preaching against Western education has emerged at Gwadangwaji, the outskirts of Birnin Kebbi, capital of Kebbi State. The Sect members share their wives and lays claim to Islam.

Niger Army Kill 15 Boko Haram Militants, Take 20 Prisoners

NIAMEY (AFP) - Niger's army killed 15 Boko Haram militants in the course of land and air operations against the armed Islamist group, the defence ministry announced Wednesday.

Suspected Kidnappers Kill Two Policemen, Kidnap Two Lebanese Expatriates In Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on Wednesday killed two policemen and abducted two Lebanese nationals in Bayelsa State.

Revealed! The Secret Behind Boko Haram's Winning Strategy - Vanguard Investigation

This extensive investigation by Vanguard Newspaper reveals the high-level sabotage and intrigues on how Nigerian military officers are led to their death in the fight against Boko Haram. 

Is The U.S Tactically Soft-pedalling On Paying Ransom for ISIS Hostages?

Obama Administration Set To Loosen US Hostage policies. The White House will announce looser restrictions on private ransoms for hostages, while appointing a special envoy to lead the government’s contacts with foreign nations on hostage matters.

Boko Haram Militants Slit Throats Of 20 Villagers In Borno

Boko Haram militants attacked and killed at least 20 people including women in Borno Village; a fleeing resident has told Saharareporters.

The notorious group stormed the village of Debiro on motorcycles and pick-up vans burning down homes and shooting indiscriminately at the villagers.

The militants then rounded up at least 20 villagers and slit their throats.
Debiro is in Hawul Local government area of Borno state.

’’It was in the afternoon time when we started hearing gunshots and people were running helter-skelter, there was confusion everywhere, some were shot dead and many had their throats slit. We were helpless as our foodstuffs were carted away by the rampaging militants who later burnt down most of the houses in our village.''

''I can't say tell you the correct number of people killed, but at least 20 people including women had their throats slit.''‎ the fleeing resident told SaharaReporters.

Luka Yakubu, a resident in Kworjafa village near Debiro, told SaharaReportersby phone that after Boko Haram attacked Debiro village in the afternoon some people fled to Kworjafa, he said an unspecified number of villagers were killed. Debiro is a remote village located in southern part of Borno state; it's about 246 kilometers from Maiduguri, the Borno state capital.

Culled from:
SaharaReporters

Nigeria 'Consistently In Top Two' For Trafficking In UK - Anti-Slavery Commissioner

Hundreds of people from Nigeria are being illegally trafficked to the UK, where they face sexual exploitation or being forced into domestic servitude.

Withdrawal of Military From Checkpoints: Buhari Rescinds Decision, Okays Military Checkpoint In The North-East And 'Frontline States'

A day after ordering the dismantling of military checkpoints nationwide, President Muhammadu Buhari has relaxed the rule.