News as it breaks
At least two people have been confirmed dead following a violent clash between rival cult groups in Jato Aka, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State. The Benue State Police Command said the incident involved members of the Red and Black cult groups and left several others with varying…
Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Enduring Peace, have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau State, killing suspected criminals and recovering dangerous weapons. The operation, followed credible intelligence and targeted a criminal camp near Lantom Village in the Kadarko…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have attacked the National Park Service (NPS) office in Oloka, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, leaving about five personnel feared dead. The attack, which threw the community into panic as residents fled the area following sporadic gunshots. Although the exact number of…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted a photojournalist, Umar Iyale, in the Danhonu II community of Chikun Local Government Area, Kaduna State. Iyale was reportedly kidnapped from his residence. The victim is said to be nursing an undisclosed ailment at the time of the attack, raising concerns about his…
The Nigerian Army has launched an investigation into the death of a 13-year-old boy, Timothy Daniel, who was allegedly shot by a soldier in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The Army said the case has been taken over by the Military Police and assured the…
Tragedy struck the Bulumkutu area of Maiduguri on Sunday night after a fence collapsed on six children, killing five and leaving one injured. Confirming the development, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Nahum Daso, said the lone survivor is currently receiving medical treatment, while investigations have commenced to determine…
The Nigerian military has reported a significant improvement in security across the South-East, attributing the progress to intensified troop operations and legal actions against key separatist leaders. Major General Michael Onoja said criminal activities in the region have declined over the past year due to sustained military pressure in South-Eastern…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger institutional coordination and strategic communication, amid evolving security challenges and heightened international media scrutiny of Nigeria’s security operations. This was the focus of a familiarisation visit by the Spokesperson of the Ministry…
Gunmen have launched a deadly attack on Gebbe community in Shanga Local Government Area of Kebbi State, leaving several residents feared dead and many others injured, according to local sources. The assailants reportedly stormed the community without warning, firing sporadically and causing panic among residents, who fled their homes for…
The Federal Government has confirmed that Nigeria’s ongoing security cooperation with international partners, including the United States, has resulted in precision air strikes against terrorist targets in the North-West, as part of efforts to curb terrorism and violent extremism. In a statement by the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign…
