Gunmen abduct don, kill son in Zaria
Some gunmen have kidnapped a university professor and killed his son in Zaria, Kaduna State. The kidnappers abducted Aliyu Mohammed
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Defence/Security
Insecurity: 348 killed, 411 abducted in violent attacks across Nigeria in December – Report
At least 348 people were killed in violent attacks across Nigeria in December 2020, a report by a non-governmental organisation,
Read MoreCourt jails tricycle rider caught fighting FRSC operatives
A Magistrate Court in Benin city, Edo State, has sentenced Adeshina Adeyemo, a tricycle operator that assaulted Federal Road Safety Corps
Read MoreYou must be ready to move to Sambisa forest, Buratai tells army recruits
The Chief of Army Staff (CAS), Tukur Buratai, said the Nigerian Army will uphold thoroughness in its recruitment processes to ensure
Read MoreSecurity forces rescue 103 kidnapped victims in Katsina — Masari
The Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Masari, on Friday said that security forces have rescued 103 kidnapped victims. Mr Masari
Read MoreGunmen kidnap Catholic Bishop in Imo
Gunmen have kidnapped the Auxiliary Bishop of Owerri Catholic Archdiocese Imo state. PREMIUM TIMES learnt that the bishop was kidnapped
Read MoreBoko Haram attacks Borno community, kills 3, destroys schools, others – Official
At least three people have been confirmed killed in one of the Borno communities in Hawul Local Government Area attacked
Read MoreI-G approves deployment of five newly promoted DIGs
The Inspector General of Police (I-G) Mohammed Adamu, has approved the deployment of the five newly promoted Deputy Inspectors General of
Read MoreMy govt has purchased 23 new aircraft for Nigerian Air Force – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated the promise of his administration to “remain unyielding in confronting the Boko Haram insurgency as
Read MoreNIS begins issuance of ‘enhanced e-Passports’
The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), FESTAC Office, has begun the issuance of new Enhanced e-Passports as part of efforts to
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