Nigerian Air force Destroy More Illegal Oil Barges in Rivers State

The Nigerian Air Force, NAF has destroyed another set of illegal oil barges in River States.

Two of the latest barges filled with stolen oil were set ablaze by Nigerian Air force helicopters on armed patrol around Okoromabie and South East of Port Harcourt refinery.

Gunmen Kill 25, Abduct 40 in Zamfara State, Northwest Nigeria

Not less than 25 people were killed on Saturday night when gunmen stormed three Zamfara State communities, an official said.

Police Arrest Syndicate Selling Newborn Babies in Lagos

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested members of a syndicate which allegedly specialised in selling newborn babies in the Satellite Town area of the state.

Gunman Kidnap Nigeria's Former Minister of External Affairs

Nigeria's former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bagudu Hirse has been abducted by gunmen in Kaduna State, northwest Nigeria.

Drug Trafficking: 81 Nigerians On Death Row In Malaysia, 15 In Indonesia

At least 81 Nigerians in Malaysia and 15 in Indonesia are currently awaiting execution after they had been convicted on drug related offences in the two countries just as one Chijioke Stephen Obioha was executed in Singapore yesterday.

Strategic Intelligence: How Nigeria’s Porous Borders, Proliferation of Arms Fuel Boko Haram Insurgency, Militancy

Preamble: Few days ago, Colonel Al-Amin Abubakar Garba who is the Commander, Division Intelligence Command (DIC) of the Nigerian Army 1^st Division, Kaduna, stated the obvious that, ’’porous borders and weak security system are routes through which Boko Haram and other criminal groups source arms. In his words, ‘’the porous Nigeria’s frontiers make it difficult to track movement of illegal arms and immigrants, hence the proliferation of weapons among criminal groups’’. Also speaking on the sporadic attacks attributed to herdsmen, the erstwhile Inspector General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase opined that most of the herdsmen that allegedly attack locals were foreigners who gained entrance into Nigeria due to border porosity. There’s no gainsaying the fact that persistent human trafficking and influx of illegal immigrants, weapons and ammunitions, Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and their raw materials through Nigeria’s ubiquitous porous borders and their far-reaching socio-economic and national security implications. That Boko Haram militants abducted and have in their custody,  a chunk of the over 276 Chibok school girls it seized over two years ago, underscores lax security and porosity of Nigeria’s extensive borders.

Nigerian Army Arrest 37 Boko Haram Suspects in Lagos

The Nigerian Army on Thursday said it arrested 37 Boko Haram suspects in the past 15 months in Lagos area.

Three Suicide Bombers Killed in Maiduguri As They Tried To Bomb Federal High Court

Three suicide bombers stormed the Federal High Court in Jidari Polo area of Maiduguri early morning on Friday.

Niger Delta Militancy: Military Removes Operation Delta Safe Commander, Appoints Replacement

The Defence Headquarters has appointed a new commander for the Operation Delta Safe in the Niger Delta. He is Rear Admiral Apochi Ogabu Suleiman.

Global Terrorism Index Retains Nigeria As Third Most Terrorized Country in The World

The global terrorism index, GTI, retains Nigeria as the third most terrorised country in the world in its 2016 Global Terrorism Index (GTI) ranking.

Governor Ambode Constitutes Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Board, Rtd DIG Ajao Named Chairman

The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday constituted the Board of the Neighbourhood Safety Agency, in line with his quest to further strengthen the security of the State and safeguard its local communities.

Niger Delta Avengers Bomb Shell, Agip Oando Export Trunk Lines

The Niger Delta Avengers, NDA, today, November 15, 2016, claims its ‘’Elite Strike Team 03’ bombed crude oil export trunk lines operated by oil majors Shell, Agip and Oando with a supply capacity of 300,000 barrels per day. This was made known in a press release by self-styled Brig. General Murdoch Agbinibo, the Spokesman of the militant group. Full text of the press release reads:

United States Blocks Nigeria's Arms Purchase Deal From Brazil

A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft/military.com

Strong indications have emerged that the United States has again blocked the Federal Government from acquiring fighter ground attack aircraft considered crucial in the ongoing campaign against Boko Haram in North-East Nigeria.

Boko Haram, Criminals Source Weapons, Recruits Through Nigeria’s Porous Borders – Nigerian Army

The Commander of the Division Intelligence Command (DIC) of the Nigerian Army’s 1 Division, Kaduna, Colonel Al-Amin Abubakar Garba, has identified porous borders and weak security system as routes through which Boko Haram and other criminal groups get arms supply.

Avengers Issue Oil Firms 7 Days Ultimatum To Leave Niger Delta

Enraged by the alleged statement credited to the president of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG), Igwe Achese asking the Federal Government to engage the service of a security outfit managed by some ex-militants to guard oil facilities in the Niger Delta region, the Adaka Boro Avengers, ABA, yesterday issued a seven-day ultimatum to all multinationals to evacuate the area.