1 hour ago 12,000 Lives Lost, 420 Communities Attacked In 25 Years — Gov Mutfwang

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has disclosed that over 420 communities were attacked, nearly 12,000 lives lost, and countless livelihoods destroyed by bandits in the state between 2001 and May 2025. The governor disclosed this at the North Central Zonal Public Hearing of the Senate Ad-hoc Committee on National Security Summit held in Jos, the […]

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4 h. ago Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man

In a separate incident earlier, another group of armed men invaded the Kakuru community, also in Erena Ward, where they brutalised a blind resident and severed his right hand after taking a mobile phone from him. The post Bandits Abduct 24 Farmers In Fresh Niger Attack, Mutilate Blind Man appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 h. ago ‘Army Will No Longer Tolerate Misconduct Triggering Violence’, Says Brigade Commander

The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke OPWS, Brigadier Kingsley Uwa, has decried the increasing cases of insecurity in southern Taraba, assuring that security forces will henceforth be more decisive in responding to actions and misconduct that instigate crises. Brigadier Uwa warned that security forces will no longer tolerate actions capable […]

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6 h. ago We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, says the Armed Forces are closing in on overcoming banditry across the country, despite the recent resurgence of school abductions. Speaking in an interview with the BBC Hausa Service monitored in Kaduna, the minister acknowledged the persistence of security challenges but described the current pattern of attacks as […] The post We’re Inches Away From Crushing Banditry — Defence Minister Badaru Claims appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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7 h. ago From cotton fields to retail shelves – Why Nigeria must recover its textile legacy

Once the pride of African manufacturing, Nigeria’s textile sector powered hundreds of thousands of jobs, linked cotton farmers to garment read more From cotton fields to retail shelves – Why Nigeria must recover its textile legacy

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8 h. ago Lawyer Demands Retraction As Police Link Client To Okwe Killings

The legal counsel  for  Jerry Nkeweshe, the Owelle of Onicha-Olona, has demanded an immediate withdrawal of a statement issued by the Delta State Police Command alleging that his client led armed men who reportedly killed three youths in Okwe community near Asaba. In a statement by Kelechi Nnadi Esq., head of S. Kelechi Nnadi & […]

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13 h. ago Boko Haram, Criminals Once Found On Army, Police Recruitment List – Wase

A former deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris-Wase, has alleged that the names of Boko Haram members and other criminal elements were once found on the Nigerian Army and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) recruitment list. The lawmaker representing Wase federal constituency of Plateau State and leader of the North Central […]

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15 h. ago B’Haram members found on army, police recruitment lists – Wase

Former Deputy Speaker Idris Wase reveals shocking Boko Haram infiltration in Nigerian Army and police recruitment, warning of a major threat to national se Read More: https://punchng.com/bharam-members-found-on-army-police-recruitment-lists-wase/

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19 h. ago UPDATED: 36 dead, 279 missing in Hong Kong highrise complex fire

“The priority is to extinguish the fire and rescue the residents who are trapped. The second is to support the injured. The third is to support and recover. Then, we’ll launch a thorough investigation..

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19 h. ago Police intercept 300 rounds ammunition, contraband in Lagos, arrest five

Lagos police report a major ammunition interception, seizing 300 rounds and other contraband concealed in a container. Five suspects are in custody. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-intercept-300-rounds-ammunition-contraband-in-lagos-arrest-five/

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20 h. ago Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared a state of emergency on Nigeria’s security situation, citing the need to respond decisively to emerging threats across the country. In a statement personally signed by him, President Tinubu said the development followed a review of the nation’s security landscape, prompting him to “declare a nationwide security emergency and […] The post Tinubu Declares Emergency On Sucurity In Nigeria, Orders Army, Police to Recruit More Personnel appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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21 h. ago Tinubu declares security emergency, orders more recruitments into police, army

….Police to recruit 50,000 ….Officially bans open grazing ….Says ” Ranching is the way to go” President Bola Tinubu has read more Tinubu declares security emergency, orders more recruitments into police, army

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21 h. ago Kebbi schoolgirls’ abduction: Senate demands probe, sanctions over troops’ withdrawal

Senators spoke up angrily on Wednesday about the insecurity ravaging the country, calling for decisive actions by the authorities to confront terrorists, bandits and kidnappers.

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21 h. ago BREAKING: Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, Orders Massive Police, Army Recruitments

President Bola Tinubu has declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling sweeping measures that include the largest police and military recruitment drive in recent years. The move comes as Nigeria grapples with a resurgence of violent attacks across several states. In a national statement released on Wednesday night, the President said the scale and intensity of […]

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22 h. ago Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Armed Forces To Recruit More Personnel

President Bola Tinubu also ordered additional recruitment into the Nigeria Police Force to combat the security challenges. The post Tinubu Declares Nationwide Security Emergency, Orders Armed Forces To Recruit More Personnel appeared first on Channels Television.

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22 h. ago B’Haram suspects found on army, police recruitment lists — Ex

Ex-Rep Deputy Speaker Idris Wase reveals shocking Nigerian security infiltration, with Boko Haram suspects on army and police recruitment lists. Read More: https://punchng.com/bharam-suspects-found-on-army-police-recruitment-lists-ex-rep-deputy-speaker/

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23 h. ago Boko Haram, criminals found in army, police recruitment list – Lawmaker

Ahmed Wase, leader of the North Central Caucus in the House of Representatives has revealed that names of Boko Haram read more Boko Haram, criminals found in army, police recruitment list – Lawmaker

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23 h. ago Ondo: Over 100 renounce cultism, surrender arms as Police broker peace deal

No fewer than 100 cultists on Tuesday renounced cultism and surrendered their firearms to the state police command for seizure in Ondo, the headquarters of Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State.

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24 h. ago Terrorists, Other Criminals Once Found On Army, Police Recruitment Lists — Lawmaker

A former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Ahmed Idris Wase, has revealed that names of Boko Haram terrorist members and other criminal elements were once found on the Nigerian Army and Police recruitment lists. The lawmaker representing Wase federal constituency of Plateau State and leader of the North-Central Caucus in the House, […]

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24 h. ago Failure To Declare Bandits As Terrorists Hinders Nigeria’s Fight Against Insecurity, Says APC Chieftain

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Abdulrahoof Bello, has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s failure to classify bandits as terrorists, describing it as a significant obstacle in tackling the recent surge in insecurity across Nigeria. According to Bello, lack of a clear legal framework to treat armed criminal groups […]

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