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Seven ISWAP terrorists died in Borno State while preparing IEDs, highlighting dangers within their insurgency operations in Lake Chad Basin.     At least seven terrorists belonging to the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been killed in an accidental explosion while attempting to assemble improvised explosive devices (IEDs). …

Defence Headquarters challenges Asari Dokubo to enter the battlefield, responding to his threats against the Nigerian military’s capabilities.   Asari Dokubo challenges the Nigerian military, prompting a response from Defence Headquarters urging him to enter the battlefield. The Defence Headquarters has issued a bold challenge to former militant leader Asari …

Suspected terrorists launched a deadly assault on Libere Gari village in the Kajuru local government area of Kaduna State, resulting in the loss of six lives and leaving numerous others injured. Eyewitnesses reported that the assailants, numbering over 50 and heavily armed, descended on the village, unleashing indiscriminate gunfire that …

Law enforcement agencies have apprehended the alleged mastermind behind the heinous Abuja-Kaduna train attack, identified by the alias Ibrahim Abdullahi, also known as “Mandi.” Abdullahi’s arrest marks a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to bring perpetrators of violent crimes to justice. Abdullahi is believed to have orchestrated the notorious 2022 …

A Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a warrant for the arrest of Hon Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff (CoS) to the Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, in connection with the alleged burning of the State House of Assembly. Read also: ‘Provisions of order’ Federal High Court approves …

In a scathing response to former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, renowned author and activist Reno Omokri questioned the effectiveness of the National Identification Number (NIN)-Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) linkage in combating terrorism and kidnappings. Also read: ‘Barest minimum’ Isa Pantami insists NIN reduced kidnapping, banditry Recall …

In ongoing operations to deter enforcement of the illegal sit at home declared by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and and its armed wing, Eastern Security Network (ESN), combined troops of 82 Division Nigerian Army, sister Services, Nigeria Police and other security agencies have successfully raided hideouts and training camps …

A Nigerian investigative journalist has accused the humanitarian organisation, United Nations, of being behind the unquenchable insurgency in the country. The United Nations, referred to informally as the UN, is an intergovernmental organization whose stated purposes are to maintain international peace and security, develop friendly relations among nations, achieve international …

Nigerians have been informed that the war against insecurity in Nigeria is a collective effort which should involve all security agencies and every citizens of the country. This was made known by panelists during the second edition of the Society of Digital Newspaper Owners of Nigeria, SDNON Summit, tagged “Nigeria’s …

On Monday, the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice filed a modified complaint that includes treasonable felony and Kanu’s suspected involvement in terrorism. Senator Ifeanyi Uba, the legislator representing Anambra North senatorial district in the National Assembly, has filed a complaint in Abuja’s Federal High …