Igbo Community In FCT Seeks Peace And Unity In South-East
The Igbo Community Association (ICA) in the FCT, Abuja, has reiterated the need for unity and improved security in the southeast. This was the central message at the association’s 2024 end-of-year celebration, held recently in Abuja. The ICA’s new President-General, Engr. Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, outlined his vision for the Igbo community in Abuja and beyond, emphasising the importance of unity and collaboration...
Even US Is Not Safe, FG Reacts To Evacuation Of American Citizens From Nigeria
Following the approval of the United States Government for evacuation of its citizens, employees and their families from Nigeria over potential terrorist attacks, the Federal Government of Nigeria has questioned the safety of the US. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who spoke to State House reporters yesterday, said the security situation in the US too was unpredictable...
Troops Neutralise 3 Bandits In Plateau Gun Duel
Troops of the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, on Wednesday, killed three bandits in the Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops neutralised the criminals in a gun battle after clearing an ambush by the bandits. “The troops obliterated the criminals when they gallantly fought through an ambush staged by the bandits, while responding to a distress call...
Hold RSF Responsible For Death Of West Darfur Governor — Sudanese Army
The Sudanese army accused the Rapid Support Forces militia of killing the governor of the West Darfur Province, Khamis Abdullah Abakr in a statement issued early on Thursday. However, the RSF has in turn blamed rogue elements for the killing. The army issued a statement sharply condemning “the treacherous behaviour of the RSF militia” in abducting and executing Khamis Abdullah Abakr. Abakr’s...
How Gunmen Killed Living Faith Church Pastor Killed In Kogi After He Escaped
A resident pastor of Living Faith Church, Aloko- Oganenigwu in Dekina LGA of Kogi State, Jacob Wodi Hulobu, was reportedly killed by the gunmen, who invaded the town on Sunday. The pastor was said to have escaped with some of his members to a safer area when they struck during the early morning service. According to one of his members, Samuel,...
Police Rescue Abducted UNTH Security Man, Nurse Still Missing
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have rescued a security man attached to the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Ituku Ozalla, who was reportedly kidnapped on Tuesday with a staff nurse. This was contained in a statement the command issued on Wednesday, adding that a manhunt to arrest perpetrators and rescue the staff nurse had been launched. Some gunmen believed...
South East Safe For Christmas, New Year Celebrations — AIG Akinmoyede
The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 9 headquarters Umuahia, Isaac Akinmoyede, has assured residents and returning South-East people and guests that the zone is safe for the Christmas and New Year celebrations. Akinmoyede, in his Christmas message on Saturday, affirmed strategic operational order to ensure a hitch-free yuletide celebration in the region. A statement issued by the...
Gunmen Invade Kogi Varsity, Abduct Students
Bandits on Thursday night invaded the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTEC), Osara, Okene in Kogi, and abducted some students. An eye witness said the bandits swooped on the university around 9.00 p.m. while the students were reading for their upcoming exams. The source said that the bandits came in through the bush, went into three lecture halls and began...
Enugu Govt Urges Residents To Join Police
Enugu State government on Sunday implored qualified people of the state to take interest and apply for recruitment by the Nigeria Police Force. The Police Recruitment Board had announced earlier that its online portal for recruitment would be open for application for six weeks, beginning from Oct. 15. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Aka Eze Aka, said in a statement...
Insecurity: FG Not Overwhelmed, Committed To Ensuring Security Of Every State — Lai Mohammed
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, on Monday, said the Muhammadu Buhari administration was not overwhelmed by the security challenges in the country. Mohammed said this on a TVC programme, ‘This Morning’, monitored in Abuja by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). The minister, who condoled with the families of the victims of a recent train attack, cited...
