XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS: President Buhari explores Diplomatic resolution, Dispatches Envoy to South Africa

Responding to the unending xenophobic attacks against Nigerians, President Muhammadu Buhari has taken a step to quell the ongoing unmitigated violent actions against Nigerians and their businesses. The attacks which were reported since August 29, 2019 has continued with no respite in sight.

War against terrorism: Nig. Air Force targets Boko Haram insurgents in Borno

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says its Air Task Force (ATF) of Operation LAFIYA DOLE has neutralised scores of Boko Haram Terrorists (BHT) in air strikes at Yuwe “C” in Borno. Air Commodore Ibikunle Daramola, NAF Director of Public Relations and Information, who

Bandits Kill 1,460 in 7 months, strike 330 times

By Ismail Adebayo, Birnin Kebbi The Permanent Secretary, Special Services, in the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr Amina Shamaki, disclosed this in Birnin Kebbi on Thursday at a security meeting by the Federal and States Security Administrators.

Community Policing: FG to recruit 40,000 Police constables

Community Policing: FG to recruit 40,000 Police constables In a bid to up strategy to contain the ever rising security challenge in the country, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mohammed Adamu, says the Federal Government is to recruit 40,000 Community Police Constables across

Nigeria’s unending security challenge: Call for paradigm shift

Killing in Nigeria is fast becoming an acceptable norm. Respect for sanctity of life has long gone into oblivion as blood has continued to flow freely and undeterred. The security agencies seem to be overwhelmed ever increasing challenge of crimes and blood letting.

Owerri: City of hospitality, lamentation, statues

Henry Umahi Owerri, the capital of Imo State, is renowned for its hospitality. The people are warm and the business of entertainment is robust. In fact, it used to be said that “enjoyment is second nature to Owerri” residents. And it is doubtful

Imo: Gunmen free Imo Anglican Bishop’s wife at ransom

Imo: Gunmen free Imo Anglican Bishop’s wife at ransom Wife of the Anglican Bishop of Ikeduru Diocese in Imo State, Mrs. Añuri Maduwuike reported to have been kidnapped by gunmen has been released by her abductors. Her release was brokered after an alleged

Army to court-martial soldiers over Taraba killings

Following the sour thirst emanating from the alleged unfortunate killing of three police officers and one civilian, the Nigerian Army may concluded arrangements to move its soldiers, who may be indicted by the Defence Headquarters’ Joint Investigative Panel’s report, to the 3 Division

Imo: Pandamonium as Gunmen kidnap Anglican bishop’s wife

There was confusion in Imo State, Friday, when gunmen suspected to be kidnappers abducted the wife of Emmanuel Maduwike, the Anglican Bishop of Ikeduru Diocese. According the reeport filed by Punch reporter, Chidiebube Okeoma, the victim , Mrs Anuri Maduwuike, was abducted on

Executive Fraud: Prosecute Okorocha Others now, Rights Group Tells EFCC over N20 billion fraud, other scam

Human Rights Foundation International, a rights advocacy group, has called for the prosecution of Rochas Okorocha, former governor of Imo State, over an alleged N20bn contract fraud. This was contained in a petition sent to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission by the