…As Security Forces eliminate 8,034 terrorists, rescue 7,967 hostages — ONSA reveals The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that Nigerians paid a staggering N2.3 trillion in ransom over a 12-month period, amidst the worsening security situation in the…
…Says cross-border cooperation critical in tackling terror group …Stresses need for military to step up efforts in fighting terrorism In the effort to tackle insecurity in Nigeria, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reassured Nigerians that…
Rauf Oyewole, Bauchi The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has identified nomadic movement, insecurity and low routine immunization coverage as factors hindering polio eradication in Nigeria. Dr. Shamina Sharmin, Chief of Health, UNICEF Sokoto Field Office said this in Bauchi…
By: Austine Emmanuel, Kaduna Labour Party, (LP) Chieftain, Amb. Francis Matthew Bobai has called on the federal government to adopt modern technologies for effective crime detection and prevention. His plea comes amid rising concerns about safety in the region, with…
The Oyo State government and its Ogun State counterpart have declared that they have tightened security around the two states to tackle insecurity. The Joint Security Commission for Oyo and Ogun States made this declaration on Thursday. At a meeting…
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Olufemi Oluyede, has called on Nigerians to intensify their support for the country’s military forces in the ongoing fight against insecurity. Speaking during his maiden operational visit to Sokoto, Oluyede stressed the…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, on Tuesday, called on Igbo politicians to desist from political witch-hunts and backbiting and instead collaborate to address the root causes of insecurity in the region, which are well known to all. The pro-Biafran group…
Thousands of armed bandits loyal to two deadly criminal gangs called, ‘Full Fire’ and ‘Chain’, are presently occupying the forests and bushes of Ukum Local Government Area of Sankara axis of Benue State. This was disclosed to journalists over the…
As Nigeria grapples with escalating security challenges, the necessity for a robust, domestically produced satellite infrastructure has become increasingly critical. Last week’s forum convened by the Nigerian Communication Satellite Limited (NIGCOMSAT) in Abuja emphasised this urgency. It brought together key…
A renowned professor of Agriculture, Nuhu Gworgwor has said that all President Bola Ahmed Tinubu needs to end the raging hunger and food insecurity bedevilling Nigeria is a strong political will to adequately implement agricultural policies. The University Don disclosed…
