Insecurity: Fresh Herdsmen Attacks in Benue Leave 24 Dead
No fewer than 24 people have been confirmed dead in a series of renewed attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen across four communities in Benue State’s Read more
Insecurity
Minister of Defence Holds Strategic Briefing with Service Chiefs on National Security
The Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, convened a high-level operational briefing with the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the nation’s Service Chiefs. The Read more
Zamfara Security Arrest Suspect Supplying Drinks to Bandits
Security operatives in Zamfara State have apprehended a suspect identified as Ashiru Jijji for allegedly supplying soft drinks to armed bandits operating within the state. Read more
Atiku Blasts Tinubu’s Security Architecture
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has once again criticized the Bola Tinubu-led administration over the worsening state of insecurity in the country. Reacting to the Read more
DSS Calls For Self Defense To Resist Herders , Terrorists Secret Attacks In Southern Nigeria
Plans by Fulani herders and terrorists groups to attack the southern part of Nigeria and to possibly take over the land have continued to heighten Read more
Security Agencies To Determine Senator Natasha’s Arrest
Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, says security agencies will determine whether Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan should be arrested or not for “violating” Governor Usman Read more
Governor Okpebholo Pledges Compensation For 16 Uromi Victims
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to compensate the families of the 16 slain hunters, who were allegedly murdered by a vigilante Read more
Governor Okpebholo Meets Senate Deputy President Over Murder Of Edo Travellers
The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has paid a condolence visit to the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, over the killings Read more
COAS Reaffirms Commitment To National Security
The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed his commitment to securing Nigeria as he celebrated Eid-el-Fitr with wounded soldiers at the Read more
Police Urge Public To Disregard Kidnapping News In Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has described as fake and recycled, a report about increased kidnapping on Gbagada Expressway, urging the residents to disregard Read more
Suspect- I Kidnapped Kaduna Priest To Get ₦200,000
A key suspect in the kidnapping and killing of a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Kafachan, Kaduna State, Rev. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, has explained Read more
CDS- Military Committed To Supporting Sustainable Food Security In Nigeria
The Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa, says the Nigerian Military is committed to facilitating sustainable food security in the country through the establishment of Read more
Call On Imo Government To Intensify Efforts On Security In Owerri West -Nekede Axis Most Affected
Several calls have gone to the security agencies in Imo state to as a matter of urgency, put up more combative efforts to chase out Read more
NAF Kills Scores Of Terrorists In Multi-Wave Airstrikes
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says it has in a milti- wave airstrikes eliminated scores of suspected terrorists at Warawara, near Wajiroko, and Chinene in Read more
Yobe Government Denies Boko Haram Eviction Claims
The Government of Yobe State has dismissed as false and misleading rumours about an eviction notice allegedly issued by Boko Haram to communities in Gujba Read more
Defence Minister Inaugurates Training for 800 Special Forces Troops
Minister of Defence, Alhaji Muhammad Badaru inaugurated the first phase training for 800 Special Forces personnel tasked with conducting high-impact operations with precision, speed, and Read more
Police Deploy Personnel To Curb Violence In Osun Communities
Information obtained by 9News Nigeria revealed that the Police command in Osun State says officers have been deployed to prevent further bloodshed and unrest in Read more
NAF Kills Several Terrorists In Torrents Of Airstrikes On Strongholds
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says it has killed several terrorists in torrents of airstrikes on their fortified hideouts in Chiralia, Grazah, Yuwe, and Zango Read more
Oyo State Government Vows To Deal With Banditry, Illegal Mining
The Government of Oyo State has vowed to deal with banditry, illegal mining and other security threats across the state. Special Adviser to the Governor Read more
Burkinabe Rescued From Abuja Kidnappers
Information obtained by operatives of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command have rescued a Burkina Faso national, Sambo Labibo, from a notorious kidnap syndicate operating Read more
Seven Notorious Boko Haram Terrorists Surrender In Borno
Seven notorious Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered to troops of the Multinational Joint Taskforce in Borno State. A statement on Wednesday by the Chief Military Read more
State House Of Assembly Condemns Security Lapses In Ondo
The Ondo State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, condemned the recent security lapses in the state and called for a rejig of its security architecture. Read more
President Tinubu, Akpabio, Service Chiefs, IG In Closed-Door Talks
Information obtained by 9News Nigeria reports that President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria is currently meeting his service chiefs and the Inspector-General of Police at the Read more
NAF Airstrikes Destroy Boko Haram Hideouts In Borno
The Nigerian Air Force said a precision airstrike against Boko Haram enclaves in Chikide and Degbewa in Borno State has inflicted heavy losses on the Read more
Senate To Ensure Quick Passage Of Forest Security Service Bill
The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, says the upper chamber will look into the issue of the Nigeria Forest Security Service, NFSS, Bill, in order Read more
Chief Of Army Staff Urges Troops To Secure Nigeria Better
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has urged the troops of the Nigerian Army to make Nigeria safer and more secure for all Read more
NAF Neutralises Over 20 As Airstrikes Hit Terrorists’ Camps In Katsina
The Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, Operation Fansan Yamma, Capt. Kabiru Ali, on Saturday revealed that its Air Component neutralised over 20 terrorists in Read more
Defence Minister – No Nation Can Confront Regional Security Challenges Alone
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says to effectively address the security challenges in the West African sub-region requires collective efforts from all Read more
Senate Urges Security Agencies To Restore Normalcy In Benue
The Senate has urged security agencies to deploy more troops to restore law and order in Benue, following the bandit attacks and killings in Gwer-West Read more
ECOWAS Activates Standby Force Against Insurgency
The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, has activated its Standby Force to curb terrorism and other transborder crimes in the subregion. Minister of Read more