CRIME
CDS General Musa Reaffirms Military Resolve To Crush Terrorism, Highlights Role Of Psychological Operations
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Armed Forces' unwavering commitment to defeating terrorism and restoring national peace. He made the declaration at the opening of a Workshop on Psychological Operations held Wednesday at Defence Headquarters in Abuja. General Musa stated that recent leadership changes across various operational theatres are part of a renewed...
IPOB Denies Involvement In Ahmed Gulak’s Murder, Condemns Media Misrepresentation
Here is a rewritten version of the news article for improved clarity, flow, and structure, while preserving all key facts: The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has firmly denied any involvement in the murder of Ahmed Gulak, a former political adviser to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, dismissing all allegations linking the group to his death as unfounded. In a statement issued by...
Edo Youths Support Okpebholo’s Crackdown On Cultism
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has declared that his administration will not yield to intimidation or threats in its determination to eliminate cultism in the state. Speaking to youths who staged a peaceful rally at the Government House on Tuesday, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the lives of all Edo residents from the menace of cult...
Canadian, Nigerian Nationals Arrested By Police Over ₦452 Million, $210,000 Fraud
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested two high-profile suspects for their alleged involvement in a series of cyber and financial crimes, including a $210,000 investment scam and a N452 million charity fraud scheme. In a statement released on Monday by Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the INTERPOL National Central Bureau in Abuja confirmed the arrests of Robert Harms,...
Court Fixes July 2 For Trial Of 109 Foreigners Over Alleged Cybercrime
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed July 2 for the trial of 109 foreigners accused of involvement in high-level cybercrime and hacking activities that are said to be threatening the nation’s security. The matter could not proceed as scheduled due to the absence of the trial judge, Justice Ekerete Akpan, who was reportedly on another official engagement....
Killings: Benue LG Declares Curfew Over Escalating Security Concerns
The Chairman of Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State, Victor Ormin, has imposed a daily restriction on movement into and out of the LGA from 6:30 p.m., citing growing insecurity and persistent loss of lives. Speaking by phone on Monday, Ormin told our correspondent that the measure was a precautionary step to protect lives and ensure safety in...
NCAA Criticized After Plane Hit Antelope On Runway
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has come under fire from aviation experts for the Saturday incident at Asaba Airport where a large antelope collided with an Air Peace plane on the runway. According to the NCAA, the Air Peace aircraft decimated the animal, while the jet was eventually grounded. The agency’s spokesperson, Michael Achimugu, stated that as a result of the...
FG Disagrees With Reps, Senate On Proposed Security Summit
The federal government has refuted claims made by members of the House of Representatives that Boko Haram insurgents are better armed than the Nigerian military. Speaking during a ministerial briefing in Abuja on Wednesday, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru said:“Yesterday (Tuesday), the House of Representatives said terrorists have better weapons than us. That is absolutely not true. We have much...
Insecurity: FG Issues New Directive In Response To Fresh Borno, Benue Attacks
The Federal Government has called for an overhaul of military tactics to address Nigeria’s worsening insecurity. This, it said the country needed rather than a security summit. The Senate on Tuesday resolved to hold a two-day national security summit to brainstorm a solution to the rising wave of killings and other forms of insecurity in the country. The decision followed a motion...
NASS, Ex-generals Demand Urgent Military Intervention
Retired military generals has urged the Federal Government to urgently equip the Nigerian Armed Forces over the resurgence of terrorists’ attacks and killings in the North-East. This comes as the House of Representatives on Tuesday expressed deep concern over a recent deadly attack on a military facility in Giwa, Borno State, describing the incident as a glaring indicator that Boko...
