Hold Aggrieved Politicians Responsible For Mayhem In Imo — APC Chieftain
Chief Ndukwe Iko, a stalwart of APC in Abia State has attributed the escalating security concerns in South East, particularly Imo to people he described as aggrieved politicians who in his opinion is taking advantage of the tense situation in the state. The businessman who spoke with ABN TV in Lagos on Thursday further stated that agitationist agenda has a...
Fresh Attack Kills Eight In Southern Kaduna
An attack by suspected terrorists on the Atak’Njei community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State has claimed no fewer than eight lives. The attack happened at about 9p.m. on Wednesday, journalists were told. It is coming weeks after a similar attack on the Langson community in the same local government area that claimed no fewer than 10 lives. Atak’Njei...
Jonathan Urges Nigerians To Make Sacrifice To End Insecurity
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has asked Nigerians to make sacrifices to tackle the numerous security challenges facing the country. He made the call on Friday in Abuja during a public presentation of a research report on terrorism and banditry by the Goodluck Jonathan Foundation. “We must therefore show commitment to peace in words, action and other necessary means,” Jonathan said. “To...
Missing Fulani Leader Found Dead In Plateau
Umar Ibrahim, a Fulani leader who went missing on Wednesday, November 27, has been found dead in an abandoned well in the Jokom community of Mangu town in the Mangu local government area (LGA) in Plateau state. Before his death, the deceased was the Ciroma of Kumbun district of Mangu LGA of the state. Captain Oya James, spokesperson for Operation Safe Haven,...
Road Users Decry Inhuman Treatment By Military Along Enugu-Anambra Express
It was a horrible and dehumanising experience for road users on the dilapidated Enugu-Onitsha Expressway following their subjection to a stop-and-search operation by soldiers mounting a checkpoint between Enugu and Anambra states. The inhuman treatment, they said, was akin to the treatment meted to captives from a war-ravaged territory. To cross the Amansea-Awka boundary, passengers are dropped off a few metres...
Femi Otedola Makes N1 Billion Donation To Lagos Security Trust Fund
Nigerian entrepreneur, Femi Otedola, has donated N1 billion to the Lagos State Security Trust Fund. The LSSTF partly relies on donations from corporate bodies and individuals to equip the security agencies operating within Lagos. Otedola’s daughter, Tolani represented him and announced the donation during a visit to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in Marina on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu also announced the donation...
Senator Kalu Condemns Attack On Bende Police Station, NDLEA Office In Abia
Former Governor of Abia State and Chief Whip of the Senate, Dr. Orji Uzor Kalu has described the attack on Bende Divisional Headquarters of the Nigeria Police Force by unidentified hoodlums as cruel and wicked. According to Kalu, the perpetrators of the barbaric act must be identified in a bid to bring them to book. READ ALSO: Gunmen Attack Bende Police...
Many Killed, Others Wounded After Fulani Herdsmen’s Attack In Enugu Farm Settlement
Suspected Fulani herders on Sunday night attacked a farm settlement in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Council in Enugu State and reportedly killed many farmers and injured others. The herdsmen, who wielded dangerous objects, attacked Obie Aku farm camp. The development sent shivers in the spin of the community. The incident is coming about five years after gun-wielding herdsmen attacked the Ukpabi Nimbo...
“Nigerian Soldiers Are The Most Unprofessional Soldiers In The World.” – Senator Abaribe
If a hoodlum kills a soldier, millions of soldiers will invade the community, kill innocent people and burn down houses. What has innocent people have to do with the death of a soldier? What has people’s houses have to do with the death of a soldier? READ ALSO: ‘Unknown Gunmen’: Those Who Kill By Gun Shall Die By Gun – Fr Mbaka If...
Abuja Attacks: Buhari Rewarding Failure With Ambassadorial Appointments – Gumi
Controversial Islamic Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has reacted to terrorist attacks on the Guards Brigade in Abuja. Gumi said insecurity should be expected because President Muhammadu Buhari rewards failure with an Ambassadorial appointment. He was rea...
