An improvised explosive device set by the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram on the Pulka–Firgi road in Gwoza LGA of Borno State has killed 13 farmers. The devastating incident occurred in the early hours of Monday. The farmers’ van unsuspectingly stepped on the buried locally-made bomb and almost immediately it detonated. Seven farmers including the driver of the van died on the spot, according to Lake Chad security and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama. The injured...

No fewer than 30 terrorists have fallen to the firepower of troops of “Operation Whirl Punch” of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, in Kaduna State. NAF spokesman Edward Gabkwet said the terrorists were killed in a “precision strike” after the military got wind of their rendezvous along the Kwiga-Kampamin Doka axis in Birnin Gwari LGA of Kaduna. The intelligence report, Gabkwet said, revealed a trail of terrorists moving in a convoy of 15 motorbikes, each...

Philip Aivoji, abducted Lagos State chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has regained freedom from the den of Kidnappers. Hon. Hakeem Amode, the state publicity secretary of the party, in a press statement, disclosed this on Monday. Amode who stated that Aivoji spent a total of four days in the den of his abductors, appreciated the efforts of every stakeholder who has been involved in the release of the PDP chieftain. The statement read,...

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has lauded the recent commendations for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force in international peacekeeping efforts. The United Nations, through its Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), recognized 140 officers and men of the Nigeria Police Contingent for their professionalism and outstanding performance in fostering peace and stability in Northern Mali. Similarly, the African Union presented awards of excellence and professionalism to the NPF unit,...

The Governor of Plateau State, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang has relaxed the 24-hour curfew earlier imposed on the Mangu Local Government Area of the state following unrest in the area. The curfew is now to be observed from 8 am to 4 pm daily until further notice to enable residents to engage in normal activities. According to a statement, the review followed an improvement in the security situation in the Mangu Local Government area after...

Dr. Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has asked manufacturers of mine explosives to combat leakages from their factories by tightening the security and logistics of their operations. Speaking at an emergency meeting with the manufacturers in his office on Friday, Alake said there is popular outcry against the role of the manufacturers in the easy access of unauthorised persons to explosives and indiscriminate storage across the country. Alake noted that the government is reviewing...