Friday, 5 August 2016

Security: United States Warns Citizens Against Traveling To 20 States In Nigeria

The latest travel advisory from the United States Department of State, updated August 3, 2016 warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to 20 States out of the 36 States in Nigeria.

Thursday, 4 August 2016

National Security: How Militants, Terrorists Acquire Improvised Explosives Devices Components From Fertiliser Manufacturers

Nigeria's National Security Adviser, NSA, Major General Babagana Mongonu (rtd) on Thursday revealed that explosives experts dispatched to conduct investigations into the incessant bombing attacks on oil facilities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria have uncovered the diversion of about 9, 000kg of high explosives and 16, 420 pieces of detonators for illegal use.

Niger Delta Avengers Unveil New Twitter Handle, Insist Attacks Will Persist

The Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, on Thursday announced its new twitter handle and promised that it will sustain attacks on oil facilities in the Niger Delta.

Wednesday, 3 August 2016

Campaign Against Alarming Trend in Torture, Jungle Justice in Nigeria

This is certainly not the best time to be a suspect, an accused or caught red-handed violating a law or committing a crime in Nigeria, especially for the less privileged. The reason is obvious: torture, jungle (mob or street) justice is spreading across the nook and cranny of Nigeria at an alarming rate.

A seven-year-old boy was recently lynched in Lagos, Nigeria for allegedly stealing Garri.

Islamic State Names Replacement For Boko Haram's Shekau


Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamic extremists have a new leader who promises to end attacks on mosques and markets used by Muslims, according to an interview published Wednesday by the Islamic state group.

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Reportedly Burn 500 Houses, Kill Over 4,000 People in Southern Kaduna

The Youth Wing of Southern Kaduna People’s Union, has observed with dismay that the unabated alleged Fulani attacks in the area since 2010 have resulted in the burning down of over 500 houses and the killing of over 4,000 people, mostly women and children.

 FUTO Students Lynch Two Suspected Criminals In Owerri, Imo State

 Students of the Federal University of Owerri, Imo State residing at Umuchima village by Laffarge, lynched two young men who allegedly attempted to steal from the students in their apartment. 

Monday, 1 August 2016

Gunmen Kidnap 3 Women, Kill One, Rustle 100 Cattle In Zamfara, Nigeria

Not less than 3 women were abducted while one pregnant woman was shot dead even as over 100 cattle were rustled in a reprisal attack launched by bandits at Yan’yawa village, Kanoma district in Maru local government area of Zamfara state penultimate Thursday.

Alert! Flood Imminent in Lagos, Ogun, Imo, Sokoto, 10 Other States - Warns NIHSA

Nigeria's Hydrological Services Agency has predicted that there would be flooding in 14 states and urged residents living in flood-prone areas of the states to relocate.

Sunday, 31 July 2016

Fresh Prison Break in Nigeria:13 Inmates Escape From Kogi Prison

No fewer than thirteen inmates have reportedly escaped in a fresh jailbreak recorded at Koton Karfe prison in Kogi in the early hours of Saturday.

Saturday, 30 July 2016

Beware! Research Proves Deleted WhatsApp Messages Aren’t Actually Deleted

 According to latest research published by iOS expert Jonathan Zdziarski, chat logs, data from WhatsApp remain on your phone notwithstanding having deleted them.

Friday, 29 July 2016

Pandemonium, Scores Feared Dead As Military Jets Bombard Lagos, Ogun Creeks in Search of Militants

Punch Newspaper reports that pandemonium ensued on Thursday in the Arepo area of Ogun State and some part of Lagos State after the military bombarded the base of suspected militants in the states.
It was gathered that scores of militants were reportedly killed in the joint military operation which lasted for more than one hour.

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.

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

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.