News as it breaks
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that U.S. forces carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwestern Nigeria, describing the operation as “powerful and deadly” and linking it to earlier warnings over attacks on Christians in the country. According to Trump, the strikes took place on Christmas…
Kebbi State Government has taken a bold step to reinforce its security architecture by engaging the services of a global private security firm, G-Safety, to complement the efforts of existing security agencies in combating banditry and terrorism in the region. Governor Nasiru Idris disclosed this during a strategic meeting with…
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has sounded the alarm over a disturbing security development in the North-Central region of Nigeria—the emergence of a Boko Haram splinter group known as Wulowulo. Governor Sule made this known on Monday during an expanded security council meeting held at the Government House in Lafia,…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has once again reiterated its unwavering commitment to ending the security challenges facing the nation, emphasizing a renewed collaboration with state governments to tackle widespread insecurity. This assurance was given by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, during the opening session of the…
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to overcoming Nigeria’s security challenges, saying peace has returned to many formerly troubled regions. In a nationwide broadcast on Wednesday to commemorate Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary, Tinubu said security forces have made significant gains in the fight against terrorism, banditry, and other…
The Commissioner of Police, CP Adekimi Ojo, commended the collaborative effort and warned that Kwara will not be a safe haven for criminals. Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command, in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), and local vigilante…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has strongly criticized the federal government for what he termed as “misplaced priorities,” lamenting that authorities continue to celebrate revenue milestones while Nigerians lose their lives to unchecked violence and insecurity. Atiku made the remarks in a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle…
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 46-year-old Jude Onouha, alleged kingpin of a “vicious and notorious” criminal syndicate that disguised as security operatives to hijack luxury cars from unsuspecting victims. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Babaseyi Oluseyi, who issued a statement on behalf of Commissioner of Police CP…
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has condemned in strong terms the recent bandits’ attack on Egbe community in Yagba West Local Government Area, describing it as a “brutal assault on peace and humanity in Kogi State.” In a statement issued by Unubi Emmanuel, Press Secretary to the Deputy…
In a strategic move to boost regional livestock trade and address long-standing challenges in the red meat value chain, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has officially launched the second phase of the West Africa Livestock Marketing Support Program (PACBAO). The initiative is being implemented with the technical…
