Niger Delta Avengers Claims To Have Blown Chevron Platform; Threatens To 'Take The Fight To Abuja and Lagos'

True to their threat a while ago, at about 22:40 hours on Wednesday, 4th May, 2016, the Niger Delta Avengers claims to have blown up a Chevron valve platform at Abiteye, Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, South-South Nigeria. This platform is said to be the most significant platform for chevron because it’s the main connecting point where all other platforms linked up and it’s a fulcrum to chevron BOP and the Chevron Tank farm. With the valve platform blown all chevron activities are now halted.

Nigerian Senate Sanctions Death Penalty for Kidnapping in Nigeria

Given spike in kidnappings in Nigeria, the Nigerian Senate on Wednesday said it would soon pass a bill for a law that would make kidnapping in Nigeria punishable by death.

Gunmen Kidnap University of Calabar Lecturer, Two Other Students

Symptomatic of pervading insecurity and kidnappings in Nigeria, unknown gunmen in the early hours of Tuesday, 03/05/2016 reportedly invaded the University of Calabar, UNICAL staff premises and kidnapped a lecturer, one Dr Stephen Ndifon of the School of Medical Sciences and two other students. The victims were taken to an unknown destination.

Militant Group - Niger Delta Avengers Declare War on Tompolo, Threatens To Blow More Oil Installations

Following recent denial by Chief Government Ekpemupolo aka Tompolo, that he is not associated with the Niger Delta Avengers, the later has issued a stern warning to Tompolo to apologise to it for taking sides with the Nigerian government or face severe consequences. The militants threatened that if Chief Tompolo fails to apologise, it "shall bring the war to your doorstep by blowing up all oil installations within your backyard (Gbaramatu Kingdom)" 

Reprisal Attack? Herdsmen, 83 Cows Reportedly Killed in Nasarawa

Daily Trust newspaper reports that plausibly 20 herdsmen and 83 cows were reportedly killed over the weekend in Adayi and Loko areas of Nasarawa LGA of Nasarawa State by gunmen suspected to be from the riverine areas of Benue and Nasarawa states.

Rivers of Blood? Gunmen Kill 9 in Rivers State Attacks

Punch newspaper reports No fewer than nine persons were killed in two separate attacks by some gunmen who invaded two communities in the Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State.

Gunmen Kidnap Pregnant Wife, 4 Children of Paramount Ruler in Akwa Ibom State

Premium Times reports that no fewer than 10 unknown gunmen on Friday night kidnapped the pregnant wife of Ubong Assam, the paramount ruler of Esit Eket in Akwa Ibom State, South-South, Nigeria.

United States Supreme Court Okays FBI Global Hacking Powers

The United States Supreme Court has approved amendments to Rule 41, which now gives judges the authority to issue search warrants, not only for computers located in their jurisdiction but also outside their jurisdiction.

Former Minister of Education Kidnapped In Nigeria

Premium Times newspaper reports that a former Minister of State for Education, one Mrs. Iyabo Anisulowo, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

Catholic Vicar General of Otukpo Diocese, Nigeria, Kidnapped; Abductors Demand N25m Ransom

The Vicar General of Catholic Diocese of Otukpo and Parish Priest of Catholic Church, Okpoga, Rev. Fr. Dr. John Adeyi has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen.

Proposal For Independent Regulatory Authority For Nigeria's Private Security Industry

This is a memo to Nigeria's Minister of Internal Affairs proposing an Independent Regulatory Authority to regulate the Private Security Industry in Nigeria. Independent regulation of the private security industry is a global best practice hence Private security industry stakeholders and professionals in Nigeria are encouraged to peruse this proposal, stimulate a national debate aimed at implementing an Independent Regulatory Authority.

Gunmen Kidnap 3 Officials of Osun State Government, South West Nigeria

Punch newspaper reports that some gun-totting hoodlums on Friday abducted the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Mrs. Adebimpe Ogunlumade; Director, State Audit, Mr. Tajudeen Badejoko, and their driver, Mr. Oladapo Arogundade.

Amnesty International Exposes Nigerian Army Cover-Up of Mass Slaughter of Shia Muslims in Zaria, Nigeria

Mass slaughter of hundreds of men, women and children by soldiers in Zaria and the attempted cover-up of this crime demonstrates an utter contempt for human life and accountability, said Amnesty International as it publishes evidence gathered on the ground revealing how the Nigerian military burned people alive, razed buildings and dumped victims’ bodies in mass graves.

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Kidnap Delta University Staff, Demand N5m Ransom

Vanguard newspaper reports that a non-academic staff of the Delta State University, Abraka, Mr. John Ogeleke, was yesterday kidnapped at Kwale, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

Boko Haram Landmines Kill 5, Injure 9 Farmers in Yobe, Nigeria

The Nation newspaper reports that five  farmers have been killed and nine injured by Boko Haram landmines  in Yobe Goniri area of Gujba local government area in Yobe state.