15 h. ago ‘It’s Senseless Violence’, Atiku Decries Killing Of 63 Persons By Boko Haram In Borno

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the recent Boko Haram attack in Borno State, describing it as “senseless violence” and urging Nigerians to unite against terrorism. The attack, which occurred on Friday in Darajamal, a community along the Bama-Banki Road in the Sambisa Forest, claimed the lives of 63 people, including five soldiers and […]

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16 h. ago Gunmen in Nigeria attack Chinese workers, kill security officials

Gunmen killed eight security officials and kidnapped Chinese expatriate workers in Edo state in southern Nigeria, a spokesperson for the read more Gunmen in Nigeria attack Chinese workers, kill security officials

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24 h. ago Amnesty condemns Boko Haram over fresh killings in Borno, urges govt to protect civilians

By John Ogunsemore Amnesty International Nigeria has condemned Friday night’s attack by Boko Haram that claimed 63 lives in Darul Jamal, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement released on Saturday, Amnesty said the vicious attack demonstrated the terror group’s contemptible disregard for human life. The group observed that the town’s people […] The post Amnesty condemns Boko Haram over fresh killings in Borno, urges govt to protect civilians appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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27 h. ago Aiyedatiwa Vows Justice For Victims Of Owo Attack, Pledges Fight Against Insecurity

Ondo State Governor, Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Saturday, pledged to secure justice for the victims of the June 5, 2022, terrorist attack at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo. The tragic attack claimed the lives of at least 41 worshippers, leaving many others seriously injured during Sunday mass. The suspected perpetrators have been arrested by the […] The post Aiyedatiwa Vows Justice For Victims Of Owo Attack, Pledges Fight Against Insecurity appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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39 h. ago 61 Civilians, Soldiers Killed In Fresh Boko Haram Attacks In Borno

Not fewer than 61 persons were reportedly killed by Boko Haram terrorists Friday night in Bama local government area of Borno State. Sources said Nigerian troops were among the victims of the attack. Our correspondent gathered that the attacks were highly coordinated and simultaneously carried out around 9pm at Darul Jamal with the terrorists operating […]

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40 h. ago UPDATED: Ekong Dropped As Osimhen, Lookman Lead Nigeria’s Attack Vs Rwanda

Nigeria must win to keep their slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup alive. The post UPDATED: Ekong Dropped As Osimhen, Lookman Lead Nigeria’s Attack Vs Rwanda appeared first on Channels Television.

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8 d. ago Hoodlums Disrupt ADC Committee Inauguration In Kaduna, Attack Participants

Violence broke out on Saturday during the inauguration of a transition committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna, following an attack by suspected political thugs. Eyewitnesses reported that the hoodlums stormed the venue of the event, unleashing chaos by attacking participants and vandalising property. Several people sustained injuries in the attack, while a […] The post Hoodlums Disrupt ADC Committee Inauguration In Kaduna, Attack Participants appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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9 d. ago Transfer: Wolves agree €27m Super Eagles forward Arokodare deal to boost attack

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed a deal in principle to sign Tolu Arokodare from Genk for €27m, with the Nigerian striker expected to undergo a medical on Saturday (today). According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League side signed an agreement with the Belgian club on Friday night, with the medical planned for Saturday. “EXCLUSIVE: […] The post Transfer: Wolves agree €27m Super Eagles forward Arokodare deal to boost attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago One Killed, Several Abducted As Bandits Attack Katsina Community

Suspected bandits have killed one person and abducted several others in Dantankari community, located in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday night, also left at least six people injured with varying degrees of gunshot wounds. According to eyewitnesses, many residents were seated outside their homes, chatting with friends […] The post One Killed, Several Abducted As Bandits Attack Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Again, bandits on rampage in Katsina, murder security personnel, abduct couple in dawn attack

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Barely a week after terrorists killed some 30 worshipers in a mosque in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, the hoodlums struck again in the early hours of Tuesday, killing a vigilance security personnel and abducting a family of three. The Katsina police command, in a statement, said the incident […] The post Again, bandits on rampage in Katsina, murder security personnel, abduct couple in dawn attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Residents Flee As Bandits Attack Communities In Niger, Kwara states

Residents of several communities in Niger and Kwara states have fled their homes following renewed attacks by bandits. In Niger State, the invasion occurred on Monday in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA), forcing hundreds of villagers to abandon their homes. According to eyewitnesses, the armed bandits stormed multiple communities around 11 a.m. and operated until […] The post Residents Flee As Bandits Attack Communities In Niger, Kwara states appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Imo CP vows to hunt down IPOB/ESN assailants in Okigwe attack

Assures residents of safety By George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma, has deployed the Command’s tactical teams in synergy with other sister security agencies and local vigilantes to hunt down the suspected IPOB/ESN miscreants responsible for the senseless attack that claimed the lives of five residents in Ajanumuna, […] The post Imo CP vows to hunt down IPOB/ESN assailants in Okigwe attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago FG Vows To Ensure Justice For Over 50 Killed In Malumfashi Mosque Attack

The Federal Government has pledged to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators behind the brutal killing of more than 50 worshippers in Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, the government condemned the incident, describing it as a “callous and barbaric attack […] The post FG Vows To Ensure Justice For Over 50 Killed In Malumfashi Mosque Attack appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Lil Kesh breaks silence after robbery, stabbing attack in Lagos

Tribune Online Lil Kesh breaks silence after robbery, stabbing attack in Lagos Nigerian singer and songwriter, Lil Kesh, has spoken for the first time after surviving a violent robbery in Lagos that left him Lil Kesh breaks silence after robbery, stabbing attack in Lagos Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Red Cross trains 426 on first aid, disaster management in Edo

…Frowns at violence attack on healthcare workers, facilities From Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin The Nigerian Red Cross Society’s (NRCS), Edo State chapter, has trained over 426 persons on first aid, disaster management and leadership in Edo. Mr. Wilson Ekhomogiazin, Branch Secretary, NRCS, Edo State chapter, disclosed this while addressing Journalists in Benin. He said Red Cross […] The post Red Cross trains 426 on first aid, disaster management in Edo appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Drug Cartel Attack Leaves Six Colombian Police Officers Dead

Six Colombian police officers lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries on Thursday after suspected members of the country’s most powerful drug cartel, the Gulf Clan, launched a deadly assault involving a weaponized drone. Authorities confirmed the attack occurred during a coca eradication operation in the northwestern department of Antioquia, home to the city […] The post Drug Cartel Attack Leaves Six Colombian Police Officers Dead appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Benue: Suspected herders kill mother, son, two others in new attack

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi Gunmen, suspected to be armed herdsmen militia, have killed a woman, her son, and two others in two communities of Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident happened on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Egwuma and Ogbai communities in the local government. As at the […] The post Benue: Suspected herders kill mother, son, two others in new attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Death toll in Katsina mosque attack rises to 50, dozens others abducted

The death toll from an attack by gunmen on a mosque and nearby homes in Nigeria’s northwest Katsina state has read more Death toll in Katsina mosque attack rises to 50, dozens others abducted

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2 w. ago Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community

Daredevil bandits have killed 13 people and injured several others in Unguwan Mantau Community, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State. The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning as residents were engaged in Fajr prayers at a public mosque. Witnesses reported that the armed assailants fired multiple shots inside the mosque, […] The post Bandits Kill 13 Residents In Retaliatory Attack In Katsina Community appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Katsina horror: Bandits massacre 13 worshippers in brutal mosque attack

From Agaju Madugba, Katsina Terror attacks, which have virtually become synonymous with Katsina State, continued in the early hours of Tuesday when bandits stormed the Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local Government Area, killing 13 worshippers who were in solemn prayers in the mosque. The Katsina State government confirmed the development in a statement by the […] The post Katsina horror: Bandits massacre 13 worshippers in brutal mosque attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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