Troops Rescue Another Chibok Schoolgirl, Children from Terrorists

National SecurityNewsNigeriaTroops Rescue Another Chibok Schoolgirl, Children from Terrorists

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)June 24, 2024

The Nigerian Army’s 21 Armoured Brigade has rescued another Chibok schoolgirl, Ihyi Abudu, who was among the 276 abducted in 2014 by Boko Haram terrorists. Abudu was reportedly rescued along with her two children and 99 other women and children from terrorist dens in Sambisa Forest. The operation, code-named Operation Lake Sanity ll, was a meticulously planned and executed mission aimed at annihilating Boko Haram in the North East region. Abudu, who was number 67...

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Court Sentences Fake Lawyer to Three Months Imprisonment

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaCourt Sentences Fake Lawyer to Three Months Imprisonment

PilotnewsJune 20, 2024

…Refers Employer to NBA for Disciplinary Actions Anambra State High Court sitting at Otuocha has sentenced Obinna Oraezue, a ‘fake lawyer,’ to three months imprisonment with hard labour at Onitsha Correctional Centre for contempt of court. The court also referred M.T Olisaeke Law firm, which hired Oraezue as a “junior lawyer” without proper checks, to the Onitsha branch of the Nigeria Bar Association (NBA) for investigation and disciplinary actions. Oraezue, dressed in full regalia of...

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Kano Crisis: CJN Summons Presiding Judges over Ruling Conflicts

Law & JusticeNewsNigeriaKano Crisis: CJN Summons Presiding Judges over Ruling Conflicts

Hassan Umar Shallpella (Regional Correspondent)May 30, 2024

CJN Summons Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court By Hassan Umar Shallpella The conflicting interim injunctions regarding the Kano Emirate tussle have forced the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola to summon the Chief Judge of the Federal High Court and the Chief Judge of Kano State High Court to appear before him. The conflicting orders have led to significant confusion regarding the rightful authority and protection of...

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Ministry of Defence Boosts Morale of Military with New Fighting Vehicles 

National SecurityNewsNigeriaMinistry of Defence Boosts Morale of Military with New Fighting Vehicles 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 9, 2024

The Nigerian military received a boost in its fight against insecurity with the recent delivery of 20 improved Armoured Personnel Carriers, APCs, on Wednesday. General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, received the new vehicles in a ceremony held in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary Ministry of Defence, Dr Ibrahim Kana, representing the Minister of Defence, Alhaji Mohammed Badaru, handed over the keys of the APCs to General Musa on Wednesday. These APCs are not...

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Air Force Chief Cautions Against Encroachment On NAF Lands

National SecurityNewsNigeriaAir Force Chief Cautions Against Encroachment On NAF Lands

Uzoamaka Ikezue (Staff Reporter)May 8, 2024

Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has warned institutions and communities located around Nigerian Air Force (NAF) bases nationwide to desist from illegal and wanton encroachment on NAF lands in view of its consequences on national security. Abubakar disclosed this while on a visit to the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father (Dr) Hyacinth Alia at Government House, Makurdi to discuss issues related to encroachment on NAF land by neighbouring...

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FG Denies Plans of Foreign Military Base Move After Concerns Raised By Northern Leaders 

National SecurityNewsNigeriaFG Denies Plans of Foreign Military Base Move After Concerns Raised By Northern Leaders 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)May 7, 2024

The Nigerian government has refuted claims circulating about the potential relocation of a foreign military base to Nigerian soil. This comes after an open letter by Prof. Attahiru Jega, an ex-chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and other prominent northerners, on 4th May 2024, raised concerns about secret plans to relocate foreign troops to the country. “It is important to clearly state that there are only dangers and no gains from such military...

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Air Force Strikes Notorious Bandit Camp in Sokoto, Eliminate 3 Commanders

National SecurityNewsNigeriaAir Force Strikes Notorious Bandit Camp in Sokoto, Eliminate 3 Commanders

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 29, 2024

In a major development against banditry in Nigeria’s northwest, the Nigerian Air Force, NAF, conducted a successful airstrike on a camp believed to belong to notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji on 27th April. The operation carried out in the Kagara Forest on the border of Shinkafi in Zamfara and Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto, reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on the bandit group. The airstrike, conducted by the air component of Operation Hadarin Daji, eliminated...

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Nigeria’s Defence Chief Calls for National Unity Against Terrorism

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNigeria’s Defence Chief Calls for National Unity Against Terrorism

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 28, 2024

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has made a powerful plea for national unity in the face of ongoing terrorism threats. Speaking at the Unity Schools Old Students Association, USOSA, sports carnival in Abuja on Saturday, General Musa urged Nigerians to set aside tribal and religious differences to confront a common enemy. “Nigeria is challenged; so we need a united Nigeria to confront all the challenges we are facing,” General Musa declared. He...

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Breaking: Community in Niger Flee When Soldiers Pull Out After Deadly Ambush 

National SecurityNewsNigeriaBreaking: Community in Niger Flee When Soldiers Pull Out After Deadly Ambush 

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 25, 2024

Fear and uncertainty grip a community in Niger State, Nigeria, following the withdrawal of military troops stationed there. This comes two days after a deadly ambush on a military patrol that left several soldiers dead. The deadly ambush on Tuesday evening, targeted a convoy of military vehicles travelling near the town of Allawa. Insurgents, believed to be affiliated with a local militant group, launched a coordinated attack using small arms fire and improvised explosive devices...

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National Security Advisor Nuhu Ribadu Reports Significant Drop in Terrorism-Related Fatalities

National SecurityNewsNigeriaNational Security Advisor Nuhu Ribadu Reports Significant Drop in Terrorism-Related Fatalities

By Ezinwanne Onwuka (Senior Reporter)April 23, 2024

At the High-Level African Counter-Terrorism meeting in Abuja on Monday, the National Security Advisor, Nuhu Ribadu, delivered promising news regarding Nigeria’s battle against terrorism. Ribadu revealed that there has been a substantial decline in terrorism-related fatalities over the past few months, marking a significant victory in the country’s ongoing efforts to combat extremism and ensure the safety of Nigerians. According to Ribadu’s report, which was based on comprehensive data analysis and intelligence assessments, terrorism-related deaths...

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