Wednesday, 31 January 2018

World Health Organization To Help Rebuild Destroyed Health Facilities in Borno NE Nigeria


The World Health Organisation (WHO) has indicated its readiness to assist in rebuilding destroyed health facilities in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria as a result of the Boko Haram insurgency. 

Tuesday, 30 January 2018

Southern Cameroon Crises: Cameroon Gendarmes Invade Nigerian Community in Cross River State

No fewer than 80 Cameroonian gendarmes late Monday night crossed the international border between Nigeria and Cameroon and invaded Danare, in Boki Local Government Area of Cross River State.

Hackers Targeting Nigerian Banks, CyberAttack Imminent – NITDA Warns

The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has raised the alarm over potential cyber-attacks targeting banking, health and other systems, power and transportation systems, as well as other critical national infrastructure in the country. A statement signed by the agency and made available to journalists said its Computer Emergency Readiness and Response Team (CERRT), in conjunction with other industry stakeholders, in their efforts at ensuring a safe and secure cyberspace, have intercepted some signals of potential cyber-attacks.

Sunday, 28 January 2018

Police Rescue South African Expatriates From Kidnappers in Kaduna, North Central Nigeria


Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have rescued two South-Africans who were kidnap at a mining site in Kaduna State, North Central Nigeria. 

Wednesday, 24 January 2018

Boko Haram Insurgency: European Union Offers N60 Billion Grant To Borno State, NE Nigeria

The European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced a grant of 143 million Euros (about N60.1 billion) to the Borno State to enable the government implement nine key post-insurgency projects across the state.

Arms Proliferation in Nigeria: 350 Million Illegal Weapons in Nigeria, FG Laments

The federal Government of Nigeria has lamented that at least, 350 million illegal weapons are currently in the country.

Tuesday, 23 January 2018

Suspected Militants Kidnap Five Oil Workers in Niger Delta, Nigeria


Gunmen reportedly kidnapped five oil workers in Nigeria’s oil-rich and restive Niger Delta region, an area regularly hit by militant attacks and abductions, police told AFP on Friday.

Monday, 22 January 2018

Nigerian Security Agencies Say Islamic State Fighters Now Operate in Nigeria

Security agencies have uncovered Islamic State in West Africa (ISWA) fighters in Benue, Kogi and Edo states, it was learnt yesterday.

Wednesday, 17 January 2018

BREAKING: Gunmen Kill Two Policemen, Abduct Canadian, American Citizens In Kaduna, Nigeria

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have killed two policemen and abducted two foreigners – an American and a Canadian – in Kaduna State.

BREAKING: Niger Delta Avengers Threaten To Resume ‘Deadly’ Attacks On Oil Installations

Militant group, the Niger Delta Avengers today, Wednesday January 17, 2018, announced its plan to resume deadly attacks on oil installations and facilities in Nigeria’s oil-rich region.

Lagos Police Command Launches ‘Operation Know Your Neighbour’, Arrest Islamic Cleric With Human Parts

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Edgal Imohimi, on Tuesday inaugurated ‘Operation Know Your Neighbour’ to check cultism and drug peddling in the state. He inaugurated the operation during a town hall meeting hosted by Area G Command in Ogba, Lagos.

Scores Feared Dead, Kidnapped As Boko Haram Invades Madagali Community In Adamawa State, NE Nigeria

Many people were feared dead and others abducted on Tuesday in a fresh attack by Boko Haram insurgents on Pallam community in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa, local officials and residents have said.

Tuesday, 9 January 2018

Timeline Of Rampaging Herdsmen Attacks On Benue State From 2013-2018

Marauding herdsmen in Nigeria rated by the Global Terrorist Index, GTI, as the 4th deadliest terrorist groups in the world has launched sporadic attacks on Benue communities. Below is a time line of their rampaging attacks:

Saturday, 6 January 2018

Gunmen Kill Anti Narcotics Officer, Injure Three Others in Kano State

An operative of Nigeria's anti narcotics squad, the  National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has been killed in Kano State, North West Nigeria.

Gunmen Kidnap Judge in Niger State, North Central Nigeria, Demand N20m Ransom

Armed men on Thursday evening kidnapped a Sharia Court Judge, Abubakar Mohammed, near Jerimiya village in Rafi local government area of Niger State, North Central Nigeria.