A 53-year-old man, who produces bulletproof charms for terrorists and criminals in Katsina State, is now helping the police with more information on his activities. SP Gambo Isah, the State
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A Fulani herdsman in Zamfara State, Aminu Usman has appealed to Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle to as a matter of urgency return the glory of cattle rearing in the state.
Muslim ummah all over Nigeria, including Kaduna, will bring to an end, their Ramadan fasting as soon as they sight the crescent of Shawwal 1443 AH. However, the insecurity bedevilling
Bello Matawalle, Zamfara State Governor, has said bandit attacks in his state has turned into a lucrative venture owing to the influence of politicians. The Governor gave this assertion after
The Sokoto State chapter of the Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has given the Nigerian Government three months to curb insecurity in the North-West states or face a mass action
Following the interrogation of Zainab Naseer Ahmed, the Co-convener of the #SaveTheNorth and #NoMoreBloodshed protest embarked upon by youths in Northern Nigeria by the Department of State Services (DSS) in
Some northern states’ women have shared horrible experiences about the insurgency in their hometown especially how they were forced to become beggars in another land not so familiar to them.
Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Kebbi State, Atiku Bagudu Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, has commended soldiers of 1 Battalion Dukku Barracks, Birnin-Kebbi, for supporting the state
Rt. Rev. Christian Onyia, Bishop of Anglican Diocese of Nike in Enugu State, has identified five major solutions to kidnapping and banditry in the country. Onyia made this known on
The ban on motorcycles in Kaduna due to security challenges has continued to force commuters including workers, traders and students to trek to far distance. The ban is a step
A health worker has been arrested in the Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State for providing drugs and treatment to bandits in the area. According to 34-year-old Murtala Umar,
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, on Monday led a protest against the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) following
The Niger Police anti-banditry team has killed a notorious bandits’ informant, Buba Baromi along with three others during a gun battle in Dogon Fadama in Kontagora Local Government Area of
A public commentator, Alhaji Ahmed Bakare, has sent a red signal to the Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed, saying that the call for state of emergency in the north
Zamfara State Governor, Hon. Bello Mohammed Matawalle has expressed dissatisfaction over the alleged involvement of politicians working against the restoration of peace in the State. Governor Matawalle who was seriously
The provost of the Federal College of Education Technical, Gusau, Dr. Umar Bello has confirmed the receipt of an alleged letter of threat by bandits, saying that the management of
The air and ground components of Operation Gama Aiki (OPGA) of the Nigerian military have eliminated several bandits in Niger. The two-day offensive on the criminals’ hideouts led to the
Niger State House of Assembly has called on the State Government to expand the scope of the Ministry for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to include Internal Security to ensure
The Nigerian military has again promised to end insurgency, banditry and other security challenges. Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Commandant made the pledge on Tuesday at the
Bandits have released 28 students kidnapped from Bethel Baptist Academy in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Two of the students had earlier escaped while the bandits had
