United States Tops List With 75, South Africa Has 3, Nigeria Has No Single Submarine

Nigeria is missing out in efforts by countries across the world to build and launch submarines to defend themselves against foreign aggression.

Nigerian Navy Arrest Top Niger Delta Militant, Sea Pirates

Continuing in its efforts to eliminate unwholesome activities perpetuated by criminals in the Niger Delta, the Nigerian Navy has arrested a top leader of one of the militant groups in the Niger Delta - the Bakassi Strike Force (BSF).

Militants Blast Another Oil Pipeline In Delta State, South-South Nigeria

One of the recalcitrant Militant Groups, Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate, NDGJM, in the early hours of Tuesday, blew up the Afiesere-Iwhrenene major delivery line to UPS/UQCC, operated by Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NDPC/Shorelines Petroleum in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. 

Nigeria Loses $3bn To Bombing of Forcados Pipeline By Militants

The Nigerian government and the oil and gas-producing companies operating in the country may have lost about $3billion to the bombing of Forcados pipeline that conveys Forcados grade of crude oil to the 400,000 barrels per day Forcados Export Terminal, THISDAY’s investigation has revealed.

Gunmen Kidnap Pastor in Rivers State, South-South, Nigeria

Reports from Daily Post newspaper say gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted one Pastor Sylvanus Ogbu, district head of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Obele in Emohua Local Government area of Rivers state, South-South, Nigeria.

10 New Tricks Kidnappers in Nigeria Deploy To Lure Unsuspecting Victims

Kidnapping has now become commonplace in Nigeria as kidnappers continue to devise new techniques to lure unsuspecting victims.

Watch out for the following tricks used by kidnappers in Nigeria to abduct unsuspecting victims:

Not Yet Uhuru; The Ticking Time Bomb In Nigeria’s Niger Delta

Apparently alluding to blistering attacks on crude oil installations and facilities by militant groups in the Niger Delta, Nigeria’s Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo recently said, ‘’Nigeria is losing one million barrels of crude oil per say due to vandalism’’. Nigeria’s public space is awash with a raging debate as to whether or not the Nigerian government should ‘negotiate’ with or as some put it, ‘appease’ the Niger Delta militants. While Western governments led by the United States and the United Kingdom recommend ‘dialogue’ as the best way out of the quagmire, President Buhari hitherto seemed unenthusiastic about a dialogue.

Police Rescue Indian National Kidnapped In Lagos, Sout-West, Nigeria

The Nigeria Police, Lagos state command has foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued an Indian national from suspected kidnappers in Ikorodu area of Lagos State, South-West Nigeria.

Counterterrorism: Nigerian Air Force Deploys Special Forces In Airports

The Nigerian Air Force has launched a special counter terrorism exercise code-named ‘Exercise Steel Dome’ for all the airports in the country.

Militants Kill Four Marine Policemen in Rivers State, South-South Nigeria

Gunmen have killed four marine policemen and made away with a gunboat, off Abonnema community in Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. It was gathered that the gunmen hijacked the gunboat belonging to the Marine Police Division, with four policemen on board, who where on routine patrol of the Abonnema waterways.

8 In 10 Nigerian Women And Girls Arriving Italy Are Sex Trafficking Victims

(ANSA) - Vatican City. At least 80% of Nigerian women and girls arriving in Italy are sex trafficking victims, Vatican news agency Agenzia Fides reported Wednesday.

Nigeria Introduces Biometrics Security Residence Permit Trackers for Expatriates, Foreigners; Visa On Arrival Due

The Nigerian government on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, unveiled 28 residence permit card tracking centres for expatriates and foreigners in the country aimed at seamlessly monitoring their movements within the Nigeria.

Plans are also underway to introduce visa at entry points as part of efforts to eradicate bureaucracy hindering the influx of foreign investors into the country.

Nigerian Military Arrests Top Niger Delta Militant Kingpin, Wanted Boko Haram Suspects

The Nigerian Army said its troops on “Exercise Crocodile Smile’’ have arrested leader of a Niger Delta militant group, the `Otugas Fire Force’.

Nigeria Losing One Million Barrels of Crude Oil Daily Due To Pipeline Vandalism – Osinbajo

The Vice-President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo says the country has been losing one million barrels of crude oil daily in the last six months due to the activities of pipeline vandals.

Beware! Child Traffickers on The Prowl: 45 Children Abducted By Traffickers, Ritualists in Delta, Anambra States

Three women, a purported pastor and five others were recently arrested at Nkpor and Ogidi communities in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State for allegedly stealing 30 children. This came as 15 children were abducted within four days in parts of Delta State.