Boko Haram Ambush UNICEF, NGOs Convoy in Nigeria, 2 Soldiers, 3 Civilians Injured

Leadership Newspaper reports that Nigerian troops  returning from Bama on humanitarian escort duty, were yesterday ambushed enroute Maiduguri by suspected remnants of Boko Haram terrorists hiding in Meleri village, a few kilometres from Kawuri.

Terror Alert! Security, Intelligence Agencies Warn Terror Attck 'Highly Likely' in The United Kingdom

A terrorist attack in the UK is "highly likely" following attacks in other parts of Europe, a five-judge tribunal has been told.

Breaking: Militants Reportedly Kill Six Policemen in Fire-fight in Lagos

No fewer than six policemen have been reportedly killed by armed bandits in Adaxson community on Liasu Road, Lagos State, The Eagle Online has learnt.

Staggering Fake Certificates, Fraud In Nigeria Demands Stringent Background Checks

Preamble: Broadly speaking, Nigerians and employers of labour idolize paper qualifications, certifications and titles at the expense of competence. It is common to see individuals indiscriminately flaunt their academic or social attainments even when such are uncalled-for.

Beware! Rise in Child Kidnapping: 20 Children Aged 2-5 'Kdnapped in 3 Months in Lagos, Nigeria

Kidnapping has assumed a dangerous dimension in Lagos State, South-West Nigeria. It is no news that adults, affluent people are kidnapped and ransom demanded. A Pastor was recently Kidnapped right inside his church at Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Now there seem to be a trend in Kidnapping children in Lagos State. 

Pirates Kill Nigeria Security And Civil Defence Corps Officer in Bayelsa, South-South, Nigeria

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has confirmed that daredevil pirates ambushed and killed one of its officers in Southern Ijaw Council Area of Bayelsa, South-South, Nigeria.

Niger Delta Avengers Blast NNPC Gas Pipeline At Akwa Ibom

The Niger Delta Avengers have claimed responsibility for blowing up an NNPC Gas Pipeline. A Press release by the Militants group reads:

Maritime Security: Nigerian Navy Deploys 10 War Ships To Check Sea Piracy

The Nigerian Navy on Saturday deployed 10 war ships in a massive operation aimed to stop pirate attacks on local and international merchant ships on the nation’s waterways.

Update: Kidnappers Of Redeemed Pastor In Lagos Demand N100m Ransom

Daily Post newspaper reports that the abductors of a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, in Ikorodu, Lagos state have demanded the payment of N100 million ransom.

Nigeria Security Agents Arrests Suspected High Profile Niger Delta Militants, Notorious Kidnappers, Boko Haram Terrorists

Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Security (DSS), on Saturday said it arrested high-profile suspects in militancy, terrorism and kidnapping during a nationwide sweep carried out between July 17 and 22.

Boko Haram Ambush Nigerian Troops: 19 Soldiers, 3 Others Wounded

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said 19 soldiers and three civilian joint task force members were wounded in a Boko Haram ambush at Guro Gongon village, Borno.

BREAKING: Kidnappers Of Lagos Monarch Demand N500m Ransom

Kidnappers of Lagos monarch, Oba Yushau Goriola Oseni, have reportedly demanded a N500 million ransom, according to the News Agency of Nigeria.

Niger Delta Militants Hijack Liberian Crude Oil Vessel

A Niger Delta militant group, the Concerned Militant Leaders (CML) has hijacked a ship with Liberian flag along Bakassi Peninsula of Nigerian waterways.

Crime: Two Nigerians Make List of Top 10 Most Wanted Fraudsters In The United Kingdom

Bayo Lawrence Anoworin

The City of London Police and the United Kingdom National Crime Agency recently named two Nigerians amongst its top ten most wanted fraudsters. Below are the two Nigerians alleged to have masterminded such scams in the UK:

Lagos State Imposes 21 Years Jail Term on Land Grabbers

Vanguard newspaper reports that the Lagos State Government House of Assembly has passed a law imposing a 21 years jail term for land grabbing or Illegal land occupants.