Rattled By Boko Haram's Resurgence, Nigerian Military Mulls Recall of South African Private Military Contractors

Rattled by the recent killings of the Commanding Officer of the 272 Special Task Force Task Battalion, Lt. Col. Muhammad Abu-Ali and six soldiers by members of Boko Haram, Nigeria's Defence Headquarters (DHQ) is reportedly mulling whether to reach out to President Muhammadu Buhari on the urgent need to recall the South African Private Military Contractors, PMCs who were recruited by the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan to help rein in the Boko Haram terrorist group.

Gunmen Kill 50 Gold Miners in Zamfara State, North-West Nigeria

Unidentified gunmen yesterday invaded Bindin village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, killing over 50 informal gold miners.

Again, Niger Delta Militants Blast PPMC Crude Oil Pipeline

Suspected Niger Delta Militants on Tuesday reportedly bombed a state-run oil pipeline near the southern port city of Warri, the second attack within a week, a community leader and army officer said.

Niger Delta Host Communities Shut Down Oil Giant Shell Nigeria Operations

Three communities in the Warri South West Local Government Area of Delta state have shut down operations at the Shell Petroleum Distribution Company (SPDC), Flow station Excravos Warri.

Israeli Government Pledges To Assist Nigeria Rein in Cybercrime

The Israeli government has pledged to assist Nigeria in tackling cyber-crime and internal security through the use of latest technology.

'Operation Sharkbite': Nigerian Navy Boost Maritime Security, Combats Militants, Sea Pirates

The Nigerian Navy has commenced ‘Operation Sharkbite’ to combat militants and sea pirates operating in the Niger Delta.

BREAKING: Hours After Stakeholders Meeting With President Buhari, Niger Delta Militants Bomb Trans Forcados Export Line

Suspected Niger Delta militants bombed a pipeline that only resumed operation at the weekend following repairs after a previous attack. The latest attack happened on November 1, just hours after the meeting of President Buhari with the leaders of Niger Delta to discuss how to end the persistent militancy attacks plaguing the region.

Niger Delta Negotiations: Stakeholders Make 16-Point Demands, Including Oil Blocs To President Buhari

Niger Delta Stakeholders, under the aegis of Pan-Niger Delta Forum, on Tuesday presented 16-point demands to President Muhammadu Buhari at a closed door meeting in the Council Chamber of the State  House, Abuja.

Kidnapping: Kano State Lawmakers Pass Bill Stipulating Life Jail for Culprits

The Kano State House of Assembly on Monday passed into law  a Bill seeking life imprisonment for kidnappers in Kano state.

Boko Haram: NSCDC Borno Command Trains 50 Civilians on Surveillance, Intelligence Gathering

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Borno State Command, on Monday said it had started training 50 civilians on surveillance and intelligence gathering to curtail terrorism in the state.

Top 10 Crime, Security Flashpoints in Lagos, South-West, Nigeria

With a population of 20 million people and just over 30,000 policemen, Lagos State residents have continued to bear the brunt of crime. OLALEYE ALUKO of Punch Newspaper writes on 10 crime-prone and security flashpoints in Lagos State, south-West, Nigeria.

Nigerian Government To Halt Niger Delta Militancy With Elite Strike Force

As part of its 2017 target to ensure zero militancy and drastic reduction of violence in the Niger Delta, which affect Nigeria’s oil production, the federal government has indicated that it would set up a specialised petroleum force, comprising coastal patrol teams, Niger Delta subsidiary police, and other paramilitary set-ups.

Terrorism: Suspected Boko Haram Suicide Bombers Target IDPs Camp in Maiduguri, Nigeria, 9 Killed, 24 Injured

Twin suicide bomb explosions that occurred in Maiduguri, Borno State, early Saturday, killed nine people, the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has said.

Nigeria Lost N2 Trillion To Niger Delta Militancy, Pipeline Vandalism

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation said from January 2016 till date, government lost $7bn, about N2.1tn, to the activities of Niger Delta militants and oil pipeline vandals in the Niger Delta region.

Suspected Herdsmen In Military Uniform Attack Kaduna Communities, Kill Village Head, 6 Others

Gunmen, suspected to be herdsmen Thursday night attacked four Kaduna communities, killing a 85 year old traditional ruler and Six others.