950 Igbo Communities Under Threat from Armed Jihadist – Intersociety

NewsNigeriaPolitics950 Igbo Communities Under Threat from Armed Jihadist – Intersociety

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 3, 2025

…Accuses South-East Governors of Complicity A new investigative report by a leading civil liberties organisation has revealed that over 950 locations in about 800 Igbo communities across the South-East region are currently under threat or occupation by armed Jihadist Fulani herdsmen and allied groups. The report, released on Monday by the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety), accuses the five Christian governors of the South-East of complicity in the deepening insecurity...

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Military Airstrike Kills Over 20 Bandits in Zamfara

NewsNigeriaMilitary Airstrike Kills Over 20 Bandits in Zamfara

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 2, 2025

…Vigilantes Caught in the Crossfire An airstrike carried out by the Nigerian military in Zamfara State has killed more than 20 suspected bandits in what authorities described as a successful counter-terrorism operation. However, the mission, which took place around Maraya and Wabi villages in Maru Local Government Area, also led to the deaths of some local vigilante members who were reportedly caught in the crossfire. Military sources, who spoke to counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, said...

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Wike: ‘Nobody Can Remove Me From PDP

NewsNigeriaPoliticsWike: ‘Nobody Can Remove Me From PDP

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 2, 2025

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fired back at those calling for his expulsion from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declaring that no one has the courage or legitimacy to push him out of a party he has loyally served for years. Wike, who spoke on Monday during a media parley in Abuja, dismissed criticisms over his political allegiance and reaffirmed his commitment to the PDP despite working with the current...

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FG Announces 2-Day Public Holiday for Eid Celebration

NewsNigeriaPoliticsFG Announces 2-Day Public Holiday for Eid Celebration

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 2, 2025

The Federal Government has declared Friday, 6th June, and Monday, 9th June, 2025 as public holidays to mark this year’s Eid-ul-Adha celebration. This was announced in a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on behalf of the Federal Government on Monday, 2nd June. Dr Tunji-Ojo congratulated all Muslims in Nigeria and across the globe on the joyous occasion, urging them to reflect on the significance of the festival by embracing the...

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Catholic Priests Decry ‘Coordinated Ethnic Cleansing’ as Herdsmen Kill 43 in Fresh Benue Attack

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaCatholic Priests Decry ‘Coordinated Ethnic Cleansing’ as Herdsmen Kill 43 in Fresh Benue Attack

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 2, 2025

No fewer than 43 people have been killed in fresh attacks by armed herders on communities in Gwer West and Apa Local Government Areas of Benue State. The attacks, which occurred on Sunday evening, have thrown residents into mourning and renewed calls for urgent government action amid rising concerns of what church leaders now describe as a “calculated and coordinated effort to wipe out Tiv communities.” A local source in Apa, who gave his name...

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Tinubu Commissions Roads in All Geopolitical Zones

NewsNigeriaPoliticsTinubu Commissions Roads in All Geopolitical Zones

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 2, 2025

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday commissioned the first phase of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway and several completed road and bridge projects across all six geopolitical zones of the country. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Lagos, the President directed the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and other cabinet members supervising federal projects to enforce laws on local content, technology transfer, and proper training for Nigerians. “It is with great pleasure, pride and a sense...

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2027 Elections May Be Fueling Surge in Insecurity, Senators Warn

NewsNigeriaPolitics2027 Elections May Be Fueling Surge in Insecurity, Senators Warn

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 31, 2025

Senators have raised alarm over the recent spike in killings, abductions, and terror attacks across the country, linking the violence to political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections. During a debate on a motion of urgent national importance on Wednesday, lawmakers pointed to disturbing parallels between the current security breakdown and events that preceded the 2015 elections. The motion, sponsored by Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau (PDP, Taraba North), drew support from several senators, including...

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Senate Approves ₦124.2bn Police Trust Fund Budget for 2025

NewsNigeriaPoliticsSenate Approves ₦124.2bn Police Trust Fund Budget for 2025

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 31, 2025

The Senate has approved a ₦124.2 billion budget for the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) to help tackle growing security concerns across the country in 2025. The approval came during Wednesday’s plenary session after lawmakers adopted the report presented by Senator Yunus Akintunde, the Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs. According to Akintunde, the proposed budget was thoroughly examined and passed without alteration. A total of ₦1.2 billion was earmarked for personnel...

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Military, Miyetti Allah Hold High-Level Talks in Benue Over Farmer–Herder Crisis

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeriaMilitary, Miyetti Allah Hold High-Level Talks in Benue Over Farmer–Herder Crisis

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 30, 2025

The Commander of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Major General Moses Gara, has met with top leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders’ Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Makurdi. The closed-door meeting, which was held on Wednesday, brought together key security agencies and representatives of local governments in what the military described as a strategic engagement to address the rising tide of insecurity in the state. Speaking after the meeting, Acting Assistant Director of Army Public...

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‘Bail, Filing of Complaints Are Free,’ Says Lagos Police

Crime & SecurityNewsNigeria‘Bail, Filing of Complaints Are Free,’ Says Lagos Police

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 30, 2025

The Lagos State Police Command has urged members of the public not to pay any money when filing complaints or securing bail at any police station within the state. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Lagos, following reports of extortion by some officers. Hundeyin described such acts as corrupt practices and encouraged residents to report any...

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