Security operatives in Abuja on Wednesday dispersed suspected political thugs attempting to cause crisis at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national headquarters, as the party National Working Committee (NEC) met. A staff member of the PDP national secretariat, who pleaded anonymity, said that the suspected thugs were led by...
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A 22-year-old female Japanese influencer was fatally stabbed during a livestream on a public street in Tokyo and died shortly thereafter. The alleged perpetrator was arrested at the scene, local media reported on Wednesday. Investigators discovered dozens of stab wounds on the young woman’s body, including on her head...
Pakistani security forces have freed 155 passengers from a hijacked train as the operation to rescue the remaining hostages continues in the south-western province of Balochistan, officials said on Wednesday. The train, which was carrying around 450 passengers, including army personnel and their families, was targeted by more than...
A 32-year-old woman has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magisterial District Court after giving a fake testimony in a Lagos church, police in Enugu have said. In a statement on Tuesday, the Command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the suspect, Loveth Alo, was apprehended on Feb. 1. According...
Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of the Chiefs of Defence Staff (CDS), are currently meeting in Abuja to among other things, review the pledges for the ECOWAS Standby Force. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the meeting being the 43rd, is being attended by...
The General Officer Commanding,(GOC), 1 Division Nigerian Army, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, said its ‘Area of Responsibility (AOR)’, has witnessed a significant drop in security threats. Saraso, who is also Commander, Sector 1 Operations Fansan Yamma, stated this at a week-long , Leadership Awareness and Development Course 11/2025 for Senior...
Operatives of the Police Command in Lagos State have detained for prosecution a 27-year-old man for alleged armed robbery. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed this in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. Hundeyin said that the suspect was apprehended on Friday at 2:00 p.m....
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – A think tank on security in the Sahel region, known as the Alliance of Sahel Institute for Security Studies, along with members of the Norwegian Institute for Conflict Resolution, met with Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, to explore the innovative security strategies (Borno...
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has said the Armed Forces of Nigeria is committed to working with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in spite of their withdrawal from ECOWAS. Musa gave the assurance on Thursday in Abuja, when he received a delegation of the Sahelian...
The Defence Headquarters has announced that 92 terrorists were neutralised, 111 suspected terrorists apprehended, and 75 kidnapped hostages rescued in the past week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, disclosed this during a press briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Kangye stated that troops also recovered a...
The Defence Headquarters has said the military is working assiduously to free the South East geo-political zone from the activities of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN). The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, gave the assurance while briefing newsmen on...
Gunmen on Wednesday opened fire on a peaceful gathering of youths believed to be supporters of Gov. Siminalayi Fubara in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers. The youths had reportedly assembled at a roundabout in Elele to express solidarity with Fubara when the attack occurred, further escalating political...
United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when she led the US...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of retired Comptroller General of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), David Shikfu Parradang. Contrary to online speculation, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, in a statement on...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The acting Rector, Benue State Polytechnic Ugbokolo Engr. Dr. Emmanuel Barki has assured of the preparedness of the management of the institution to reposition it for better and unparalleled results. Speaking exclusively with NATIONAL ACCORD in Makurdi, the Acting Rector assured that the...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has described as false and misleading, a message circulating on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, alleging the presence of 79 terrorists in the Lugbe axis of Abuja and it’s environs, and announcing a curfew. The Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi...
Oscar-winning U.S. actor, Gene Hackman, 95, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63, and their dog were found dead in their Santa Fe home, in New Mexico. Adan Mendoza, Santa Fe County Sheriff, in a statement said:”We can confirm that both Gene Hackman and his wife were found deceased Wednesday afternoon...
Zamfara State Government has been urged to implement comprehensive rehabilitation and socio-economic empowerment programmes before re-integrating repentant bandits in the state. Executive Director, Civil Society Organisation, Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC),, Auwal Rafsanjani, stated this in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja. This, Rafsanjani said, would help...
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has assured that the Nigerian Army would continue onslaught against bandits until they eliminated them to enable Nigerians live in peace. He stated this while speaking to Journalists, after he paid an operational visit to the 17 Brigade of the Nigerian...
The Senate has summoned the National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, to provide a briefing on the alleged funding of Boko Haram by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Also invited are the heads of National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Department of...