Category: Security
-
BENUE’S FOOD BASKET TURNED TO ASHES: FARMERS FACE GUNS, CATTLE, AND DISPLACEMENT
Once Nigeria’s breadbasket, Benue reels from violent herder attacks, leaving millions and farms abandoned. In Benue’s hardest-hit local governments, armed herdsmen attacks have devastated farming communities, forcing over 1.5 million people into IDP camps. Farmers recount lost livelihoods, scorched fields, and shattered dreams as insecurity replaces pests and drought as the main threat. Despite military…
-
ISRAELI MILITARY STRIKES LEBANON AND SYRIA AGAIN, RAISING REGIONAL TENSIONS
Renewed Israeli attacks hit Lebanon and Syria, drawing sharp condemnation from Damascus. An Israeli drone struck a vehicle south of Beirut, seriously injuring one person, while airstrikes targeted areas near Homs and Latakia in Syria, with no initial casualties reported. Damascus condemned the attacks as violations of international law risking regional security. Israel said it’s…
-
SEVEN KILLED IN BANDIT NIGHT RAID IN KATSINA VILLAGE
Deadly reprisal attack shocks Magajin Wando as community watch bravely defends residents. Bandits armed with sophisticated weapons attacked Magajin Wando village in Katsina State around midnight, killing seven and injuring several others after a clash with the local Community Watch Corps. Commissioner Nasir Danmusa praised the Corps’ bravery and urged residents to stay vigilant and…
-
NDLEA BUSTS INTERNATIONAL DRUG CARTEL, SEIZES N5.3BN COCAINE IN LAGOS
Clever smuggling tactics foiled as NDLEA strikes major blow against global drug trafficking network. The NDLEA intercepted a N5.3 billion cocaine shipment hidden in textile materials and charms at Lagos’ Murtala Muhammed Airport, arresting three key cartel members linked to Nigeria, UK, Brazil, Australia, and UAE. Raids uncovered drugs, firearms, and drugs in multiple Lagos…
-
NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE SETS $300 DUTY-FREE LIMIT STARTING SEPTEMBER 8
New “De Minimis” threshold to boost e-commerce and streamline import clearance across Nigeria. The Nigeria Customs Service Board approved a $300 duty-free limit for low-value imports and passenger baggage, effective September 8. This move aims to simplify trade, reduce delays, and align Nigeria with global best practices. Non-compliance will attract strict penalties. NCS also cracked…
-
NIGERIAN ARMY KILLS 23 TERRORISTS, RESCUES 26 HOSTAGES IN KATSINA
Operation Fasan Yamma scores major wins against terrorists and criminals in Northwest Nigeria. Troops under Operation Fasan Yamma killed 23 terrorists and liberated 26 kidnapped victims, including women and children, in Katsina State. Joint air and artillery support helped smash terrorist camps, with recovered weapons and supplies destroyed. In other operations, families of terrorists surrendered…
-
MILITARY PENSIONS BOARD WARNS AGAINST FAKE WHATSAPP GROUP
MPB cautions pensioners to avoid fraudulent WhatsApp group falsely using its name. The Military Pensions Board (MPB) disowned a fake WhatsApp group created in its name and warned pensioners and the public to refrain from engaging with it. MPB clarified it communicates only through official channels and urged pensioners to verify information via recognized contacts…
-
LAGOS POLICE FIND MISSING MAN ODERA MBADIWE, RECOVER FAMILY CAR
Swift police work and public tips lead to safe recovery of missing man and vehicle in Mile 2. Lagos Police reported that 32-year-old Odera Mbadiwe, who went missing after leaving Victoria Island in his father’s Nissan 350Z, has been found safe but distressed. The vehicle was also recovered thanks to actionable intelligence and public cooperation.…
-
NIGERIA REAFFIRMS STRONG COMMITMENT TO A NUCLEAR-WEAPON-FREE WORLD
Nigeria stands firm on global nuclear disarmament, urging faster treaty adoption and action. At the UN’s International Day Against Nuclear Tests, Nigeria’s Charge d’Affaires Syndoph Endoni pledged unwavering support for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organisation (CTBTO) and the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW). Nigeria calls on nuclear-armed states to join these treaties,…
-
KOGI POLICE ARREST WOMAN WITH N2M, PISTOL, DRUGS IN OKENE
Swift police raid uncovers cash, weapons, and drugs in suspected criminal hideout. Kogi Police arrested 23-year-old Charity Williams in Okene, seizing over N2 million, a locally made pistol with ammo, hard drugs, and other items during a raid on Yuwander Lodge. Investigations continue as police hunt a fleeing suspect, with officers also recovering weapons linked…
