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Insecurity: Senate Plans Regional Meetings with Stakeholders, to Engage Victims of Armed Violence…
Amid escalating security concerns plaguing the country, the Senate has revealed its plan to hold meetings with critical stakeholders in each geo-political zone in order to unearth the root causes of the menace and devise pragmatic measures…
Reps Speaker Abbas Decries Deaths in Borno, Kano Explosions
Speaker Abbas laments deaths in Borno suicide bombing, Kano explosion
The Speaker of the House of Representatives Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has lamented the loss of lives in the suicide bombing in Konduga, Borno State, and the…
Bomb Explosions Kill 17, Injure 32 in Borno, Kano States
Suicide bombers have again wreaked havoc in Borno and Kano states leaving in their trail 17 people dead while 32 others were seriously injured.
A female suicide bomber detonated an explosive in a restaurant located in a popular fish…
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…