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Benue: Speaker Commends Tinubu for Showing Leadership, Demands Arrest of Suspects
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has condemned in totality the mass killings in Benue State, describing the action as barbaric and unacceptable.
Speaker Abbas backed President Bola Ahmed…
Crisis Brews in Ebonyi Community Over Alleged Shielding of Murder Suspect by DSS Operative
Potential crisis is brewing in Umuka community in Okposi, Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State over an alleged shielding of a murder suspect by an official of the Department of State Services (DSS).
In a petition…
Killings: Gov Alia is ‘Liar, ‘Irresponsible,’ Benue NASS Caucus Confront Gov
The Benue State Caucus in the National Assembly has condemned that allegation levelled against them by Governor Hyacinth Alia over the increasing violent attacks by armed herdsmen in the state.
The caucus in a…
Nigeria Police Acquires, Launches 31 New Gunboats
The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has inaugurated 31 new gunboats recently acquired by the force as part of efforts to combat crime in Nigeria's waterways and coastal communities.
The Marine Police division took…
Protest Rocks Benue Over Escalating Armed Herdsmen Attacks Across Communities
Youths in Benue State on Monday staged a protest over the increasing violent attacks on the people of the state by suspected armed Fulani herdsmen.
The protesters who blocked the Owukpa section of the 9th mile/ Makurdi…
Top Terrorist Leader Killed in Borno as Nigerian Troops Strike Insurgent Camp
In a major breakthrough in the fight against terrorism, Nigerian troops have eliminated a top terrorist commander, Amir Abu Fatima, during a high-risk operation in northern Borno State.
According to Major General Markus Kangye, Director…
Troops Repel ISWAP Attack on New Marte, 15 Terrorists Killed
At least 15 fighters from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) were killed in the early hours of Tuesday during a failed assault on Nigerian military positions in New Marte, Borno State.
The attackers, who stormed the area…
Suspected Suicide Bomber killed in Abuja [UPDATED]
One yet to be identified person has been reportedly killed while another person injured by an explosive device suspected to be a bomb in around the Mogadishu barracks in Abuja.
An eyewitness who spoke to AIT in Abuja said that…
Enugu Police Rescue 21 Kidnapped Victims in Multiple Raids, Neutralize One Suspect, Arrest Another
In a series of coordinated security operations across Enugu State, the Police have rescued 21 kidnapped victims, neutralized one suspect, arrested another, and recovered weapons and other items linked to criminal activities.
The…
IGP Disburses Over ₦22.9 Billion to Families of Fallen Officers, Vows Continued Welfare Reforms
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday announced that the Nigeria Police Force has disbursed a total of ₦22,978,602,488.25 to the families and next of kin of 8,311 deceased police officers since he assumed office.…