IED blast damages cement truck on Zamfara highway
ZAMFARA, Nigeria – An explosion suspected to be from an improvised explosive device (IED) damages a cement-laden trailer on the Gusau–Funtua highway in Zamfara…
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US Congress Seeks Nigeria Pact Over Christian Killings, Terror Threats
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Congress calls for a sweeping bilateral agreement with Nigeria to protect Christian communities, dismantle jihadist networks and counter…
IGP Egbetokun Resigns as Presidency Confirms Sudden Leadership Change
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Presidency confirms the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police, citing family matters, amid mounting pressure over Nigeria’s worsening…
Army Repels Terrorist Ambush on General’s Convoy in Northwest
KEBBI, Nigeria – Nigerian troops on Monday repelled a deadly ambush on a convoy carrying a senior army commander near Mayama Hill in the…
Benue Seeks FG Approval for Bandits’ Disarmament, Rehabilitation Centre
BENUE, Nigeria – The Benue State Government seeks approval from the Federal Government to establish a Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration centre for repentant local…
AU Condemns Zamfara Attacks, Demands Release of Abducted Civilians
ZAMFARA, Nigeria – The African Union condemns deadly attacks in Zamfara State that kill more than 50 civilians and lead to the abduction of…
Fake Pregnancy, Cocaine Body Packs Expose Nigeria’s Drug Smugglers
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s anti-drug agency uncovers a string of audacious smuggling attempts, including a fake pregnancy concealment and a cocaine-swallowing courier, as operatives…
Kano Police Arrest Six Suspects, Dismantle Interstate Car Theft Network
KANO, Nigeria – Police in Kano State arrest six suspected members of an interstate car theft syndicate and recover three stolen vehicles in what…
Zamfara Massacre: Bandits Kill 50 in Deadly Night Attack
ZAMFARA, Nigeria – At least 50 villagers are feared dead after heavily armed bandits launch a coordinated overnight assault on Dutsin Dan Ajiya, a…
Stray Police Bullets Kill Two Bystanders During Lagos Fraud Chase
LAGOS, Nigeria – Two innocent bystanders are shot dead in a bustling Lagos neighbourhood after police officers pursuing suspected internet fraudsters open fire, sparking…