Clash Between Ebonyi, Cross River Communities Claim Several Lives, 7,000 displaced, 1,500 Houses Burnt

Scores of people have been killed, with no fewer than 7,000 Igbeagu Izzi indigenes of Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State displaced following the inter-communal crisis between Izzi people and their counterparts  in Ukele, Cross River State. 

Terrorism Remains Major Threat to Peace, Security in Nigeria - EU

The European Union yesterday identified act of terrorism, particularly in Nigeria, as one of the major threats to peace and security in West Africa.

This is coming as troops of 301 Artillery Regiment (General Support), Nigerian Army, yesterday arrested two suspected Boko Haram’s fuel suppliers in Nafada, Gombe State.

Buhari Under Pressure After Herdsmen Killed Than 200 in Plateau State

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari faced calls Wednesday to improve security or resign, after more than 200 people were killed in the latest bloodletting between herders and farming communities. 

Nigerian Banks Lost N12.3bn To Fraudsters in 4 Years – NIBSS

The Nigerian Inter-Bank Settlement System, on Thursday said the banking industry lost the sum of N12.30 billion to various frauds between 2014 and 2017.

IPOB Set For Biafra Referendum, Prints Ballot Papers

The Indigenous People of Biafra has announced plans to hold a referendum towards the ‘peaceful restoration’ of the defunct Republic of Biafra.

Biological Terrorism: Man Charged With Producing Biological Weapon At Home in Germany

German Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a 29-year-old Tunisian citizen with producing a biological weapon after police found highly toxic ricin in his apartment in the western city of Cologne, Germany.

Niger Delta Group Declare 'Operation Zero Barrels' On Oil Company

Communities hosting Nigeria Agip Oil Company (NAOC) facilities in the Niger Delta have declared ‘Operation Zero Barrels for NAOC.’ 

Boko Haram: Terrorists in 11 Trucks Attack Borno Town

The Borno State police command, Tuesday, confirmed the foiling of attack by heavily armed Boko Haram terrorists in Gajiram town, headquarters of Nganzai LGA.

Cybersecurity Tips For The FIFA Russia 2018 World Cup

With the FIFA 2018 World Cup currently underway in Russia, cybersecurity specialist Fortinet has cautioned ardent football fans to stay vigilant against cyberattacks via online viewing websites and social media platforms.

1,500 Nigerians in Italian Prisons - Envoy

The Italian Ambassador to Nigeria, Stefanou Pontesilli, says no fewer than 1500 Nigerians are serving jail terms for various offences in Italy.

Nigeria Set To Shut Land Border Over Rice Smuggling

The Federal Government is to shut down the land border between Nigeria and a neigbouring country in a few days time to avoid smuggling of foreign rice into the country.

ISIS 'Exports' Jihadi Terrorists To Nigeria From Syria

Islamic State, ISIS leaders are sneaking battle-hardened jihadis from Syria into Nigeria to train terrorists for possible attacks in Britain.

United States To Designate Nigeria ‘Country of Particular Concern’ Over Incessant Killings

Against the backdrop of incessant killings in Nigeria, particularly the predominantly Muslim herdsmen slaying Christian farmers, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has recommended to the US government that Nigeria should be designated as a “Country of Particular Concern”, CPC.

International Studies Prove Nigeria Is a Fragile State

It is a long march from poverty to prosperity, but according to Olu Fasan’s assessment, Nigeria has not quite made the transition yet.

Nigerian Air force Jets Bomb Benue Communities

Nigerian Air Force fighter jets conducted air strikes on at least three Benue State communities on Saturday, in an operation which lasted several hours.