The Defence Headquarters has responded to the advice to President Muhammadu Buhari to hand over power to the Nigerian military. Robert Clarke, a Senior Advocate […]
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Bandits: We Used ₦55Million Ransom Paid To Feed Abducted Students
The leader of the Armed bandits who kidnapped students from Greenfield University Kaduna state who identified himself as Sani Idris Jalingo has confirmed to VOA […]
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Insurgents launch another attack on Army base in Borno
A commanding officer and 7 others were killed when Boko Haram insurgents attacked 2 Army bases in Borno State. The terrorists have intensified attacks on […]
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Bandits release one of the kidnapped students of Kaduna Greenfield University after ₦20million ransom was paid (Video)
One of the Greenfield University students kidnapped by Bandits in Kaduna state was released after a whooping ransom of 20Million was paid, 9News Nigeria learnt. […]
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Hours After Renaming Military Operation, Troops Nab Boko Haram’s Collaborators in Yobe
Less than 48 hours after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru, renamed Operation ‘Lafiya Dole’ (OLD) to Operation ‘Hadin Kai’ for […]
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SECURITY: Morah booster as Army Chief reposition army and rename operation in Northeast Nigeria
Following the recent attacks on communities and military formations by suspected terrorist groups in the Nigerian northeast region, the Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Maj. […]
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Ohanaeze Youth Council Appeals to Unknown Gunmen to Cease-Fire
BY PRINCELY ONYENWE, IMO + Asks Governors to Embrace Governance, Create Jobs for youths The Ohanaeze Youth Council(OYC) have appealed to unknown gunmen launching attacks […]
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INSECURITY: GOVERNOR UZODINMA ADDRESSES IMO PEOPLE
BY PRINCELY ONYENWE,IMO As soon as the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma came back home to the Eastern Heartland, he addressed the state and assured […]
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Borno and Yobe governors makes bold moves on security after 20 attacks in one month
Following the recent and frequent attacks in Borno and Yobe states communities by suspects Boko Haram terrorist groups, Borno State governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum […]
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Don’t share photos of soldiers killed in action on social media, Nigerian Army warns
The Nigerian Army has pleaded with Nigerians who share on social media graphic pictures of personnel killed in the cause of defending and protecting the […]
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APC Party Lampoons President Buhari, Says His Achievements Are Meaningless Without Security
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Party interim National Secretary, John Akpanudoedehe has said that the party will not play politics with the current security situation […]
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BREAKING!! Nigerian Air Force Commits Error, Kills Over 20 Soldiers Instead Of Boko Haram (Video)
A yet to be identified soldier has revealed that the Nigerian Air Force had allegedly shot at men of the Nigerian Army during an air […]
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Geidam Attack: What Yobe Governor told Chief of Defence Staff
Yobe state Governor and Chairman APC Caretaker Extraordinary Convention Planning Committee, met with the Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Leo Irabo and discussed the Boko […]
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BOKO HARAM: Insurgents hit hard in Borno, take down Army Commander and others
Suspected Boko Haram fighters had launched a heavy attack in Mainok, a community under Konduga local government area of Borno state on Sunday afternoon, killing […]
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Senator Shehu Sani Condemns Kidnap and Killing of Haske Baptist Church Members in Kaduna on Sunday
Kaduna (9News Nigeria) – Nigerian Senator and Human Rights Activist, Senator Shehu Sani has vehemently condemned the attack by unknown bandits on a Baptist church […]
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Anambra State Police Commissioner, Kuryas Commends Zone 13 Police Operatives For Repelling Attack By Unknown Gunmen
The Commissioner of Police, in Anambra State Mr Monday Kuryas, who is also standing in for the Zonal Assistant Inspector-General of Police, has commended the […]
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Bandits responsible for South-East attacks, not IPOB – Governor Umahi
Ebonyi State Governor, Dave Umahi, says bandits are responsible for attacks in the South-East and not IPOB. Umahi however accused the Eastern Security Network operated […]
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COMMUNIQUE ISSUED BY SOUTH-EAST GOVERNORS AND HEADS OF SECURITY AGENCIES AT THE END OF THE FIRST SOUTH-EAST SECURITY SUMMIT HELD IN OWERRI ON SUNDAY APRIL 11th 2021
BY PRINCELY ONYENWE,IMO After exhaustive discussions on the current security challenges in the South East and with valuable contributions from participants at the first South […]
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‘EBUBE AGU’: South-East Governors Establish New Security Outfit To Tackle Rising Insecurity In The Region
Governors from the South East of Nigeria have established a security outfit called EBUBE AGU as part of plans to checkmate the rising insecurity in […]
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Military Officer, Soldiers Missing As Bandits Lay Ambush On Army Logistics Convoy, Carry Away Heavy Weapons And ₦28million Cash
According to sources in the military, a stockpile of military hardware with about N28 million cash has been reportedly carted away by marauding bandits who […]
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EBONYI ATTACKS: NO ILLUSIONS, WE ‘LL ENSURE JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS, BEEF UP SECURITY, SAYS OSINBAJO
The Nigerian Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo address the issue of Ebonyi Attacks, on behalf of the President Muhammadu Buhari as he journeyed to London […]
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IPOB, ESN Point-Fingered As Sporadic Attack On Imo Police Headquarters And Prison-Break In Owerri Set The State In Tension
BY PRINCELY ONYENWE,IMO There is panic in Owerri, Imo state following a sudden attack on Imo state police headquarters after a long time gun feud […]
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Breaking: Fulani herdsmen seen with AK47 assault rifles in Igbo land will be in trouble – Ohaneze Youth Council
BY PRINCELY ONYENWE, IMO The most widespread socio-cultural and socio-political group in Igboland, Ohaneze Youth Council has maintained that henceforth they will treat Fulani herdsmen […]
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House of Assembly Looks Into Attack On Governor Ortom, Commends Buhari And Says Nation’s Security Situation Alarming And Worrisome
The House of Representatives has raised serious concern about the terrifying security situations in the country following the recent attack on the Benue State Governor, […]
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Onitsha Ado Community Launches A New Vigilante Security Outfit (Photos)
Onitsha Ado in Anambra state has launched a new vigilante security outfit, 9News Nigeria learnt. Here are photos made available to 9News Nigeria. Details later […]
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FG WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE IF GOV ORTOM IS ASSASSINATED – GOV WIKE
BY PRINCELY ONYENWE,IMO Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has warned that the Federal Government will be held responsible if the Governor of Benue […]
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OWERRI WEST SENDS SOS TO IMO GOVERNMENT: ASKS TO BEEF UP SECURITY ON THE PROJECT SITE ALONG NAZE/NEKEDE/IHIAGWA/OBINZE ROAD
BY PRINCELY ONYENWE,IMO A DISTRESS CALL HAD GONE TO IMO STATE GOVERNMENT TO AS A MATTER OF URGENCY, SPEED WORKFORCE ON NAZE/NEKEDE/FEDPONEK IHIAGWA/FUTO/OBINZE ROAD AS […]
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FG APPOINTS NEW COMMANDANT GENERAL OF NSCDC (PHOTOS)
BY PRINCELY ONYENWE,IMO ACG Zakari Ibrahim Ningi, Mr. Tony Nwaru, Consultant to NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, PhD, mni, Commandant General of Nigeria Security and […]
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Breaking: Samuel Nwanosike Warns Asari Dokubo, Says He Lacks Integrity To Speak To Gov Wike In Such Manner.
Samuel Nwanosike Warns Asari Dokubo, Says he lacks integrity Chairman of ikwerre Local Government Engr Samuel Nwanosike sent Serious Warning to Ex-militant leader Asari Dokubo […]
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BREAKING: BANDITS ATTACK ANOTHER KADUNA GOVT SCHOOL, OVER 300 STUDENTS RESCUED IN COUNTER ATTACK
According to a report made available to 9News Nigeria on Sunday, March 14th 2021, some unknown bandits have attacked another Government Science Secondary School in […]
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