Ebonyi Attack: Gunmen Behead 2, Kidnap 7

Renewed violence has erupted in Ebonyi state, with gunmen launching a deadly attack on Ikachi village in the Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu local government area. According to reports, the attackers struck early Sunday morning, leaving a trail of death and destruction. Two villagers were brutally killed and beheaded in the raid. The attackers abducted seven others, including five women and two men. Additionally, at least twelve residents suffered gunshot wounds, and five houses...

Police Foil Attack, Gun Down 2 Bandits in Kaduna State

Kaduna State witnessed a successful intervention by a mobile police unit on Friday, 19th May 2024. The unit, recently deployed to Kuriga in the Chikun Local Government Area, thwarted an attempted attack on local farmers. According to a statement by Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, the police received distress calls about an ongoing attack on the outskirts of Kuriga village. Responding swiftly, the security forces engaged in a shootout with...

CBN Backtracks on Cybersecurity Levy, Directive to Banks Withdrawn

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has withdrawn its directive mandating banks and payment service providers to collect a cybersecurity levy. The levy, outlined at 0.5 per cent of electronic transactions, was met with widespread criticism shortly after its announcement on 6th May 2024. The CBN’s revised circular, dated 17th May 2024, instructs all commercial banks, payment service providers (PSPs), non-interest banks, and others to disregard the previous directive. According to the latest circular, the...

Manchester City Clinch Historic Fourth Straight EPL Title

Manchester City etched their names even deeper into the Premier League history books on Sunday, securing a remarkable fourth consecutive English Premier League title. Pep Guardiola secured the championship with a thrilling 3-1 victory over West Ham at the Etihad Stadium. Despite City’s victory, tension hung heavy in the air as their closest rivals, Arsenal, were also battling for glory across town at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal, Manchester City’s closest challengers throughout the season, were...

Nigerian Army Announces Rescue of 386 Kidnapped Victims from Sambisa Forest 

The Nigerian Army has announced the successful rescue of 386 people, mostly women and children, from the grip of insurgents in the Sambisa Forest. These individuals were reportedly abducted ten years ago. The news comes on the heels of a ten-day military operation codenamed “Operation Desert Sanity 111.” During the operation, the troops killed 21 terrorists as they sacked many from their hideouts and razed the shelters According to Brigadier General AGL Haruna, acting General...

Katsina Governor Claims 70% Reduction in Banditry

Dikko Radda, the governor of Katsina State in Nigeria, has reported a significant decline in banditry within the state. During a visit to Yola on Saturday, Radda claimed a 70 per cent reduction in banditry over the past year. He attributed this progress to strong collaboration between local security forces and conventional security agencies. However, Governor Radda acknowledged that the fight is not over. He said that bandits have changed tactics, targeting remote villages near...

Student Loan Programme Kicks Off in Nigeria: Applications Begin May 24th

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has announced the official opening date for the student loan application portal. Applications will be accepted starting Friday, 24th May 2024. This move represents a significant step forward in President Bola Tinubu’s pledge to make education “accessible and inclusive for all Nigerian students,” as stated by NELFUND. According to the Managing Director of NELFUND, Mr Akintunde Sawyerr, “Through the portal, students can now access loans...

Seven Nigerian Artists Dominate 2024 BET Awards Nominations

Nigerian artists take centre stage at the prestigious 2024 BET Awards with an impressive seven nominations. The nominations, announced on Thursday, solidify Nigeria’s position as a powerhouse in music and celebrate the incredible talent emerging from the country. Leading the charge is Afro-fusion giant Burna Boy, who scored nominations in both the “Best Male Hip Hop Artist” and “Best Male R&B/Pop Artist” categories. Joining him are a diverse range of Nigerian talents: Ayra Starr, Asake,...

Thirty-six House of Assembly Speakers Voice Support for State Police 

In a move that could significantly impact national security, the speakers of all 36 Nigerian state Houses of Assembly have thrown their weight behind the creation of state police forces. The announcement came on Thursday after a meeting of the Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures in Abuja. A communique issued at the meeting’s conclusion, signed by Chairman Adebo Ogundoyin, the Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, expressed strong support for state policing...

Nigerian Military Hunts for Nigerien Terrorist Halilu Buzu

The Nigerian military declared Nigerien national Halilu Buzu wanted on Thursday, 16 May 2024. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, made the announcement during a regular press briefing at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. Buzu is accused of involvement in a range of criminal activities within Nigeria, including terrorism, illegal arms supplies, illegal mining, and cattle rustling. According to Buba, Buzu, who resides in Nigeria’s Zamfara State near the border with Niger,...

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