13 travellers missing, nine rescued as sea pirates hijack passenger boat in Rivers
A passenger boat carrying 20 people was attacked by suspected sea pirates along the Bonny-Okrika waterways in Rivers State. The attack happened on Thursday, February 6, 2025, near Isaka in Okrika Local Government Area. The Chairman of Bonny Local Government Council, Anengi Claude-Wilcox, confirmed the incident in a statement released by his media aide, Boma […]
Again, EFCC Arraigns 11 Chinese Nationals For Alleged Cyber-Terrorism
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken 11 Chinese nationals and a company, Genting International Co. Ltd., to court for alleged cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. They appeared before Justice C.J. Aneke at the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, on February 4, 2025. These individuals were part of a larger group of 792 […]
Bandits Kidnap Ex-NYSC DG Tsiga, Others In Katsina
In the early hours of Thursday, bandits kidnapped the former Director General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Maharazu Tsiga (retired), in Tsiga village, located in the Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack, which occurred at 12:30 am, also led to the death of one person, with at least […]
Two Killed as chieftaincy dispute escalates in Nasarawa
A violent chieftaincy dispute in Nasarawa State has resulted in the deaths of two people and caused damage to several homes in the Odu electoral ward of Maraba Udege Development Area. The conflict, which has been ongoing for over three years, is centered around a land ownership disagreement between the Afo people of Angwan Duse […]
Boko Haram “nightmare” ACP Fika is dead
ACP Dauda Buba Fika, an important officer in Nigeria’s efforts against Boko Haram, has sadly passed away. He died on Tuesday afternoon at the National Hospital in Abuja at 3:30 PM. Fika was instrumental in several military operations that helped reclaim towns in Yobe and Borno states from Boko Haram. He served as the Commander […]
23 bandits surrender, one killed as troops recover arms in Taraba
The Nigerian Army has taken a big step in the fight against banditry by raiding a notorious criminal hideout in Karim Lamido, Taraba State. The operation, carried out by the 6 Brigade on Sunday, February 1, 2025, led to the death of one bandit, while 23 others, including 19 men and 4 women, surrendered without […]
Northern governors divided over dialogue, kinetic options
Banditry has been a major problem in northern Nigeria, especially in states like Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi, and Sokoto. The violence, including kidnappings and killings, has forced state governors to look for ways to end the chaos. However, these leaders are divided on how to solve the problem. In Kaduna, Governor Uba Sani has taken a […]
Appeal Court Affirms Order Proscribing IPOB as Terrorist Group
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has confirmed the Federal Government’s decision to label the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) a terrorist group. On Thursday, the court stated there were no valid reasons to overturn the earlier ruling, which outlawed the group’s activities in Nigeria. The appeal was heard by a three-judge panel led by […]
Gang members supplying motorcycles to Boko Haram, bandits arrested
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a group responsible for supplying stolen motorcycles to Boko Haram insurgents and bandits in northern Nigeria. This operation was carried out based on credible intelligence, leading to the capture of three suspects in Suleja, Niger State. According to Assistant Inspector General of Police Benneth Igweh, the suspects specialized in […]
Troops seize cache of arms, ammunition in Zamfara State
Troops from Operation Hadarin Daji, part of Operation Fansan Yamma, have successfully seized a large collection of firearms and ammunition in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State. The operation, which took place from January 26 to 27, was based on credible intelligence that arms dealers from Niger Republic were active in the area. According to counter-terrorism expert […]