16 h. ago More people killed by insurgents, bandits in 2025’s first half than all of 2024

More people were killed by bandits or insurgents in Nigeria in the first half of this year than in all read more More people killed by insurgents, bandits in 2025’s first half than all of 2024

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26 h. ago Israeli strike kills three near Tripoli in latest blow to fragile Lebanon ceasefire

An Israeli airstrike on a vehicle near the northern Lebanese city of Tripoli has killed at least three people and read more Israeli strike kills three near Tripoli in latest blow to fragile Lebanon ceasefire

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3 d. ago You Have My Full Authorisation To Crush Threats, Tinubu Tells Soldiers

President Bola Tinubu has acknowledged the security challenges threatening the nation’s peace and unity, including terrorism, insurgency, banditry, and separatist agitations, noting that they were not mere security threats but existential ones. Consequently, the President has charged the Nigerian troops to rise to the occasion, assuring them of his absolute authorisation and the trust of […]

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3 d. ago Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

Tribune Online Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity. Tinubu to military: You’ve my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists

By Noah Ebije, Kaduna President Bola Tinubu has handed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies a clear marching order to go after terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening the nation’s peace and unity without fear or hesitation. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration […] The post Tinubu to military: You have my full authority to crush terrorists, bandits, separatists appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Akwa Ibom APC Chairman Killed In Brawl With PDP Supporters Over Largesse

The Ward 2 chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ukanafun local government area of Akwa Ibom State, Mr John Monday Marcus, has been killed in a bloody clash with members of a faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who refused to join Governor Umo Eno in APC following the recent gale of defections […]

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1 week ago Takahiro Shiraishi: Japan executes ‘Twitter Killer’ who murdered, dismembered nine people

Tribune Online Takahiro Shiraishi: Japan executes ‘Twitter Killer’ who murdered, dismembered nine people Shiraishi, 34, was sentenced to death in 2020 after pleading guilty to the killings Takahiro Shiraishi: Japan executes ‘Twitter Killer’ who murdered, dismembered nine people Tribune Online

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1 week ago Japan executes ‘Twitter killer’ who killed, dismembered nine people

By John Ogunsemore Japan has executed Takahiro Shiraishi, dubbed the ‘Twitter killer’, who killed and dismembered nine people over two months. Shiraishi, 34, was hanged on Friday at Tokyo Detention House, according to Justice Minister Keisuke Suzuki. It was the first execution in the southeast Asian nation in three years. Shiraishi was arrested in October […] The post Japan executes ‘Twitter killer’ who killed, dismembered nine people appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Bomb explosion kills four passengers, 14 others wounded in Borno highway

At least four people were killed and more than a dozen others sustained varying degrees of injuries when a pick-up read more Bomb explosion kills four passengers, 14 others wounded in Borno highway

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2 w. ago Bandits leader Turji kills 44 security operatives, burns military truck in Zamfara

Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has reportedly killed about 44 security personnel, including 40 members of the Joint Task Force (JTF) and four soldiers, in a deadly ambush near Shinkafi Local Government, Zamfara State. The attack was revealed in a post by security analyst, Bakatsine on X yesterday. According to Bakatsine, the insurgents also burnt […] The post Bandits leader Turji kills 44 security operatives, burns military truck in Zamfara appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IGP confirms arrest of 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau attacks

Tribune Online IGP confirms arrest of 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau attacks "In this senseless, barbaric attack, 47 people were confirmed killed. 27 persons sustained various degrees of injuries, IGP confirms arrest of 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau attacks Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Five Killed, 15 Injured As Bomb In Truck Explodes At Scrap Site In Kano

Tragedy struck Kano State on Saturday following a deadly bomb explosion that killed five people and injured 15 others at a scrap collection site located along the Eastern Bypass. Confirming the incident, the State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said the explosion was caused by a military-grade explosive that detonated from a truck reportedly […] The post Five Killed, 15 Injured As Bomb In Truck Explodes At Scrap Site In Kano appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences

Tribune Online Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences The Catholic Bishop of Jalingo Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Charles Hammawa, has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against the killers of over 100 people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue killings: Taraba Bishop seeks FG’s action, not condolences Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Again, terrorists kill 16, burn more than 20 houses in Plateau communities

Tribune Online Again, terrorists kill 16, burn more than 20 houses in Plateau communities AT least 16 people were killed and more than 20 houses razed during coordinated attacks on two local government areas of Plateau State on Thursday night, local officials and community leaders have confirmed. Eyewitnesses said dozens of gunmen stormed Juwan village in Tungur District, Bokkos Local Government Area, at about 8:25 p.m., firing indiscriminately and […] Again, terrorists kill 16, burn more than 20 houses in Plateau communities Tribune Online

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2 w. ago 13 Villagers Killed, Properties Destroyed As Gunmen Attack Plateau Community

No fewer than 13 people have been killed, following a deadly attack on innocent villagers in Juwan Village of Tangur district of Bokkos local government area of Plateau State. INFORMATION NIGERIA reports that the horrible incident occurred on Thursday when some yet to be identified assailants invaded the community and destroyed properties belong to the […] The post 13 Villagers Killed, Properties Destroyed As Gunmen Attack Plateau Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Water Minister lauds Tinubu for visiting State

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, has expressed profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for visiting Benue State to offer his condolences to the good people of the state over the sustained killings of innocent citizens by herdsmen militia. A statement signed by the Personal Assistant on […] The post Benue killings: Water Minister lauds Tinubu for visiting State appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers

Tribune Online Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter, has called on President Bola Tinubu, security chiefs, and all relevant authorities to live up to their constitutional mandate and take decisive action against the killers of defenceless people in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. Benue killings: Taraba CAN demands decisive action against killers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Insecurity: Kogi can never be safe haven for bandits, insurgents — Gov Ododo

Tribune Online Insecurity: Kogi can never be safe haven for bandits, insurgents — Gov Ododo Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has said that under his watch, bandits and insurgent groups would continue to feel insecure in the North Central state. Insecurity: Kogi can never be safe haven for bandits, insurgents — Gov Ododo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago “Victims Of Benue Tragedy Were All Killed, Who Did Tinubu Visit In Hospital?” — Phyna

Reality TV star Phyna has condemned President Bola Tinubu following his visit to the Yelewata community in Benue State, where hundreds were reportedly killed in a violent herdsmen attack. According to reports, over 200 people were killed in a single night during the invasion. Reacting to the President’s visit on Wednesday, Phyna questioned the narrative […] The post “Victims Of Benue Tragedy Were All Killed, Who Did Tinubu Visit In Hospital?” — Phyna appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago 200 Security Agents Were Killed In South East By Nnamdi Kanu’s Boys – DSS Witness Tells Court

A Department of State Services witness has said that about 200 security agents were killed by members of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra in South Eastern part of the country. The witness, identified as DDD, disclosed this before Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday, in continuation of his […] The post 200 Security Agents Were Killed In South East By Nnamdi Kanu’s Boys – DSS Witness Tells Court appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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