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Bandits Abduct Former DG, Kill One in Katsina

Katsina Attack Shocks Local Community On Thursday, February 6, 2025, bandits attacked Tsiga village in Katsina, killing one person and kidnapping several others. Armed assailants stormed the village at 12:30 a.m., firing...

Statistician-General Adeyemi Summoned by DSS Over Survey Findings

Background of the Survey Adeniran Adeyemi, Nigeria’s Statistician-General, is being questioned by the DSS after the release of a ransom survey. The National Bureau of Statistics survey revealed Nigerians paid an estimated...

The Contradiction in a People’s Security: A Gamble on Life

The Growing Contradiction Between Military Spending and Insecurity Nigeria’s ongoing security crisis is being compounded by a significant contradiction: the country’s increasing defense budget is not correlating with improvements in safety. Despite...

Bandits Abduct Farmers in Zamfara State

Armed bandits kidnapped over 50 farmers from Wanke and Gurusu villages in Zamfara State on Wednesday, highlighting Nigeria’s ongoing insecurity. Most victims worked in their fields when bandits abducted them, emphasizing the...

Police I.G Reports Surge in Criminal Activities

The Inspector-General (I.G) of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has raised the alarm over a significant surge in criminal activities across Nigeria in recent weeks. Moreover, addressing journalists at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters...

Bishop Kukah Urges Unity and Action in Easter Message

In his Easter message delivered on Sunday, Bishop Mathew Hassan Kukah urges unity and action. He emphasized the importance of unity and decisive action to address the challenges facing Nigeria. Speaking from...

Crisis in Kaduna: N1 Billion Ransom Demand Tests Nigeria’s Resolve

In the midst of the crisis in Kaduna following the abduction of 287 school children in Kaduna State, bandits demand a N1 billion ransom...

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