Category: Security
Osun State Governor Imposes Curfew on Ifon and Ilobu Communities Amid Renewed Land Dispute Crisis
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reimposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew on Ifon and Ilobu communities following a fresh outbreak of violence over a longstanding land dispute. The curfew, which takes effect from 6 pm to 6 am, was announced on Friday, March 21, 2025, after gunmen reportedly invaded Ilobu community, resulting in one fatality, shootings,…
UN Agency Reports Record-High Migrant Deaths in 2024, Nearly 9,000 Lives Lost
The United Nations migration agency has reported that 2024 marked the deadliest year on record for migrants, with nearly 9,000 confirmed deaths on treacherous routes worldwide. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) revealed that at least 8,938 people lost their lives while attempting dangerous journeys in search of better opportunities, with the Sahara Desert and…
Suspected Armed Herdsmen Attack Another Benue Community, Injure Several Residents
Suspected Fulani herdsmen have launched another attack on Tse Jam town in Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, injuring several residents, mainly local farmers. The attack, which occurred on Tuesday afternoon, has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes, seeking refuge in neighboring areas. The armed herders reportedly invaded the community, located…
Religious Violence in Nigeria Primarily Caused by Extremists, Says CAN Northern Chapter Chair
Reverend Yakubu Pam, Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Northern Chapter, has identified extremism and hate speech as the primary drivers of religious violence in Nigeria. Speaking on the growing tensions between religious groups, Reverend Pam emphasized the need to monitor the speeches of religious leaders who may incite violence through extremist rhetoric….
Nigerian Security Forces Attack Enugu Women Protesting Herdsmen Killings, Injure Several
A combined team of Nigerian security forces, including soldiers, police, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) personnel, violently attacked thousands of women protesting against herdsmen killings in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of Enugu State. The incident, which left several women injured, has sparked outrage and accusations of government complicity in suppressing reports…
BREAKING: Armed Robbery Suspect Lynched by Mob in Lagos Community
A suspected armed robber, identified as Saidu Sinah, also known as Ojubintin, was lynched by an angry mob at AP/Akerele Junction in Agege, Lagos State, on March 15, 2025. Sinah was accused of stabbing a middle-aged woman and stealing her mobile phone, prompting the violent reaction from the community. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed…
BREAKING: At Least 204 Catholic Bishops Kidnapped, Over 15 Killed By Terrorists In Last 10 Years – Church Secretariat
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has revealed that at least 204 Catholic priests and seminarians have been abducted by terrorists and religious extremists over the past decade, with more than 15 brutally killed during captivity. The disclosure was made in a statement issued by the Secretary-General of the Catholic Secretariat, Michael Banjo, following a…
Peter Obi Attributes Northern Insecurity to Poverty, Calls for Education and Youth Empowerment
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed the rising insecurity in Northern Nigeria to widespread poverty. Speaking during a visit to the Muslim community in Awka, Anambra State, where he joined them in breaking the Ramadan fast, Obi emphasized that addressing poverty through education and youth empowerment is…
Couple on Trial for Impersonating Katsina First Lady in ₦197 Million Fraud Scheme
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned four suspects, including a husband and wife, for allegedly defrauding victims of ₦197.75 million by impersonating a high-ranking official. The suspects, Baba Sule Abubakar Sadiq, Hafsat Kabir Lawal, Abdullahi Bala, and Ladani Akindele, appeared before Justice Amina Bello of the Kaduna State High Court on March…
Nigerian National Arrested at Colombian Airport for Cocaine Trafficking, Linked to Transnational Criminal Network
A Nigerian national, Joseph Chinedu Okparaejesi, has been arrested at El Dorado International Airport in Bogotá, Colombia, on charges of drug trafficking, manufacturing, and possession of narcotics. Okparaejesi, also known as Alen, is alleged to be the leader of a transnational criminal network responsible for orchestrating the smuggling of cocaine from Colombia to Europe using…