Two Journalists, Wives Abducted In Kaduna Bandit Attack
Bandits have abducted two journalists and their family members in Kaduna State. The armed men stormed Danhonu community in Millennium city of Chikun local government area of Kaduna and raided houses of the reporters of The Nation newspaper, Alhaji AbdulGafar Alabelewe, and that of Blueprint Newspaper, AbdulRaheem Aodu, their wives and children . Alhaji Alabelewe is also the current chairman of...
Tension, Heavy Security as Nigerians Protest Against EFCC in Lagos | METROWATCH
There is heavy security presence at the head office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) situated in Awolowo Road, Ikoyi area of Lagos State. The anti-graft commission had raised the alarm that some groups were planning a series of protests against the EFCC. According to The Nation, operatives of the Lagos State Anti-Crime Outfit – Rapid Response Squad (RRS)...
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, Not Helicopter, Crashed in Kaduna – Air Force
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) popularly known as drone, crashed in Kaduna on Monday morning and not its helicopter as earlier reported. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, AVM Edward Gabkwet, made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja. “Contrary to reports on social media as well as on a...
US, UN Condemn ‘Horrific Attacks’ In Borno
The United States of America and the United Nations have condemned recent suicide bomb attacks that targeted civilian populations in the Borno local government area, Gwoza, that claimed over 18 lives, leaving over 50 people injured on Saturday. The Emir of Gwoza confirmed female suicide bombers attacked a wedding and funeral on Saturday, killing over 30 people on the spot...
Suicide Bombers Kill Wedding Guests In Borno
Two suicide bombers have detonated an improvised explosive device (IED) at a wedding venue in Gwoza town, Borno State, killing six wedding guests and injuring many others. According to a survivor, the first bomber was carrying a baby on her back when she stormed the venue and detonated the IED. The wedding was held on Saturday at Tashan Mararaba near the...
Immigration Boss Charges Border Communities To Be vigilant
The Comptroller-General of the NIS, Kemi Nandap, has urged border communities to be vigilant and report any suspected illegal immigrants. Nandap made the call on Friday while addressing Kongolam border community in Katsina State, as part of her assessment tour to border posts in the country. “Nigeria is our country, we need to join hands to ensure peace in the country...
Police Rescue Three Abducted Fouani Brothers
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed that the abducted Fouani brothers and two others have been rescued. The spokesperson for the command, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known via a text message to our correspondent on Tuesday. According to him, the brothers identified as Abbas Fouani, Youssef Fouani, and Amtal Fouani, who were abducted on June 14 around 6pm in Lagos...
Eid-el-Kabir: We’ll Stop At Nothing To Secure Nigeria – CDS
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has reiterated the commitment of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to secure the nation through sacrifices and dedication of troops in all parts of the country. Musa gave the assurance in his message to the Muslim faithful on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir on Sunday in Abuja. He said that the sacrifice of...
Abuja Angry Mob Sets Corpse Of Suspected Robber On Fire After Death Of Policeman
Some residents of Abaji area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) set the corpse of a suspected armed robber ablaze, on Thursday. The robbers invaded a bank in the town around 5:30pm, A police officer told Daily Trust that the robbers first attacked the police station along Toto road where an inspector simply identified as Abila was shot dead. He said...
Police Place Ban On Durbar In Kano
The Kano State Police Command has banned Durbar activities in the state. This was announced in a statement issued by Abdullahi Kiyawa, Police Public Relations Officer of the command. Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th Emir of Kano, had invited district heads for Durbar and asked the police to provide security. But in his statement, the police said such activity would not be...
