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Banditry: Bitrus, Shettima, Yusuf Back Kukah, Demand Tough Stance

Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah
Following the recent exponential rise in the rate of banditry and kidnapping in the country, Nigerians have been speaking against the development. One of the vocal voices against the uglyRead More

Nigerian Military: We’ve Arrested Terrorists Behind Owo Church Attack

Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters says it has arrested the terrorists who killed worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. On June 5, now tagged by many as BlackRead More

Blasphemy Now New Ploy To Kill Christians, CAN Alleges

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)
Christians protest killing of Deborah Kaigama cautions against religious fanaticism Soyinka calls for sack, trial of Imam for Justifying Killing of Deborah The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in theRead More

Insecurity: IPOB Advises Kumuyi To Cancel Planned Crusade In South-east

Biafra
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB has advised the General Overseer of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Pastor William Kumuyi, to cancel the planned crusade in Abia State citing securityRead More

Senate Amends Terrorism Act, In Bid To Stave Off Sanctions

Nigerian Senate
Prohibits payment of ransom to kidnappers Amendment aims to prevent terrorist groups from laundering money through the banking system and other financial networks To align with the required standard asRead More

Again, Terrorists Strike In Zaria As El-Rufai Insists There’s Enough Intelligence To Prevent Attacks

Stop terrorism
Says DSS has informants everywhere, monitoring plans of criminal elements Hints security agencies have their phone numbers and listen in on their conversations Queries why security agencies don’t attack themRead More

Scores Feared Kidnapped In Terrorists’ Daredevil Raid On Kaduna Train

Vandalised train at Abuja to Kaduna route
Survivors speak of their ordeals, say they saw hell, prayed and prayed Buhari: No one will hold us to ransom, orders military to be ruthless with terrorists Amaechi confirms 8Read More

Lawmakers Invite AGF, Finance Minister, Others Over Non-implementation Of New Salary Structure For Police

Police Service Commission (PSC)
The House of Representatives yesterday resolved to invite the Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Ahmed Idris and the Minister of Finance, Budget and National Planning, Zainab Ahmed, over theRead More

Collapsed National Grid: SERAP Gives Buhari 7 Days To Probe Missing N11Trillion Electricity Fund

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) vs President Muhammadu Buhari
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has given President Muhammadu Buhari seven days to order a probe into how N11 trillion meant to provide regular power supply in theRead More

National ID Number–SIM Linkage: SERAP Sues Buhari, Others Over Security Agencies’ Access To Subscribers’ Details

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) vs President Muhammadu Buhari
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to review and rescind his reported approval for security agencies to access people’sRead More