Security personnel escorting the convoy of Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, clashed with Boko Haram terrorists on their way back to Maiduguri from Gomboru Ngala. The governor had just completed a three-day tour of the area following recent terrorist attacks. The gunfight occurred between 12:50 pm and 1:30 pm after the convoy encountered the terrorists, whose intentions were unclear. Security forces immediately engaged them in a firefight that lasted nearly 30 minutes. It is unclear whether Governor Zulum was in the convoy at the time. A source traveling with the group confirmed the incident, stating that the attack…
Author: Hassan Haruna
Niger State has called on journalists to always provide accurate information, as they play a key role in maintaining peace in the state. The Commissioner for Homeland Security, Muhammad Bello Abdullahi, made this appeal during a media roundtable discussion with journalists in Minna on Monday. He described the media as a crucial partner in the state’s security efforts and urged reporters to uphold professionalism in their work. Abdullahi warned against spreading unverified news that could cause panic and assured that the state government would continue to collaborate with journalists to achieve a safer Niger State. He also discussed the upcoming…
Security expert Kehinde Giwa from SBM Intelligence has expressed serious concerns over the increasing number of Nigerian soldiers and security operatives being killed. According to SBM Intelligence, at least 152 security personnel have lost their lives in just five months. Giwa blames this on weak intelligence gathering and insufficient support during military operations. Giwa explained on Monday night that attacks on security forces are no longer limited to the North. “These attacks are happening across different regions, North Central, Northwest, Southeast, and even parts of the Southwest and South-South,” he said. He warned that the situation has reached a crisis…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu, has announced that the scheme is working with agencies like WAEC, JAMB, and NIMC to improve the verification process for prospective corps members. He made this known while speaking at an investigative hearing organized by the House of Representatives joint committees on certificate fraud. The hearing was chaired by Honourable Abubakar Fulata. Nafiu explained that NYSC has partnered with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to link certificates submitted by prospective corps members with their National Identification Number (NIN). This, he said, will make the verification process…
Farmers in Borno and Yobe states have expressed deep concerns over their safety as the rainy season approaches, citing the persistent threat of Boko Haram terrorist attacks in the region. Many have already abandoned their farms, fearing for their lives, while others are considering alternative livelihoods to survive. In interviews with The News Chronicle on Sunday evening in Maiduguri, several farmers shared their struggles and fears. Among them was Bakura Abubakar, who has decided to give up farming altogether due to the escalating violence. “I won’t risk my life just to farm because Boko Haram has taken over the area,” …
In an open letter addressed to Adamawa State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Former Senator Ishaku Abbo has raised serious concerns over a spike in Boko Haram and ISWAP Terrorists attacks in parts of Adamawa State. The letter, dated May 18, 2025, highlights renewed violence in Madagali, Hong, and Garkida Local Government Areas (LGAs). Senator Abbo revealed that Hong LGA alone has suffered 11 separate attacks since January, resulting in over 73 deaths. Representing Adamawa North, Senator Abbo expressed concern that these attacks are becoming too frequent and risk being…
At least 15 traders were killed by armed attackers around Ogwumogbo and Okpo’okpolo in Agatu LGA of Benue State while returning from Oweto market. The attack, which occurred Saturday evening, was confirmed by local officials, with some blaming armed herders. Police and MACBAN have yet to confirm the incident. The latest killings raise the death toll from violent attacks in Benue between April 1 and May 17 to 174, with Sankera axis being the most affected.
Security operatives have arrested a wanted suspected kidnapper, Yahaya Zango, during the screening of pilgrims at the Hajj camp in Abuja, on Sunday. Zango, from Paikon Kore in Gwagwalada, was apprehended by DSS operatives while presenting his passport. He had been on the run over alleged involvement in multiple kidnapping cases. The DSS has yet to release an official statement
The Maiduguri – Damboa highway in Borno State, Nigeria, has become one of the most dangerous roads in the country due to the persistent threat of attacks by Boko Haram terrorists. This 90-kilometer stretch, once a vital link for travelers and goods, has now earned a reputation as a death trap. Some residents and observers have even started calling it the “Trap of Death” because of the frequent incidents of violence that continue to claim the lives of innocent people. Over the past few weeks, the situation has worsened significantly. Between May 1st and May 17th, 2025, there have been…
The Nigerian Army has arrested Iorliam Emmanuel, a Tiv soldier from Benue State, for allegedly stealing weapons from the 156 Task Force Battalion armory in Mainok, Borno State, and selling them to Boko Haram and kidnappers in Northern Nigeria. He was caught by fellow soldiers in Maiduguri while attempting to transport the stolen arms on Sunday. Details later !!!!!!
At least seven people were killed and 11 injured when a truck carrying federal government grains crashed at Essa Community along Agaie-Badeggi Road in Katcha LGA, Niger State. The truck, transporting about 36 male passengers from Lagos to Kano, overturned around 3 a.m. on Sunday while navigating a bad section of the road under construction. Details later !!!!!
Terrorists from the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have once again attacked the military base in Wulgo, Gamboru Ngala LGA of Borno State. the assault occurred around 3:00 PM local time on Saturday, according to military sources. The attack led to a long exchange of gunfire, forcing Nigerian troops to temporarily retreat to Ngamboru village while waiting for air support. A resident of Ngamboru said, “We saw Air Force jets fly over the area twice.” Since the Wulgo base is part of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), Cameroonian soldiers stationed there reportedly moved across the border to reassess…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has urged citizens to observe a voluntary fast on Monday, aimed at praying for peace in the state and across the country. In a statewide address on Saturday night, Governor Zulum said the state government is working closely with the federal government to improve security. This includes enhancing intelligence sharing, supporting security agencies with better tools, and strengthening local volunteer forces. “I’ve held extensive discussions with federal authorities and security leaders. I’m happy to say that our collaboration is stronger than ever,” Zulum said. “We are working together on strategies to improve security, share…
In a major step to protect the environment and improve public health, Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has signed two executive orders. The first order bans the indiscriminate cutting of trees, while the second makes a monthly sanitation day mandatory across the state. Speaking at a brief ceremony on Friday at the Government House, Governor Zulum said the new measures were introduced in response to serious environmental issues, especially the widespread cutting down of trees. “Based on the powers given to me by the Constitution and relevant Borno State laws, I officially ban the cutting of trees in the…
Retired Brigadier General Idris Bello has raised serious concerns about foreign interference and internal sabotage in Nigeria’s battle against terrorism. His warning comes after a fresh wave of deadly attacks by Boko Haram, ISWAP and violent bandit groups, which have claimed hundreds of lives in recent weeks. General Bello highlighted the urgent need to improve Nigeria’s intelligence and counterterrorism strategies. He referred to information shared by top security officials, including the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, revealing that some arrested insurgents were found carrying large amounts of U.S. dollars. Bello believes this is evidence of foreign financial support…
A bomb explosion occurred along the Maiduguri – Damboa highway, resulting in the deaths of five people and injuring many others. Emergency responders and security personnel quickly arrived at the scene to assist victims and secure the area. Several of the injured were taken to Maiduguri General hospitals for treatment. Details Later !!!
The Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has attributed the recent surge in Boko Haram attacks on military bases and towns in Borno State to insecurity in the Sahel region, particularly in Niger Republic, Chad, and Burkina Faso. General Musa made this statement on Thursday during an operational and assessment visit to Maiduguri as part of efforts to boost the fight against insurgency under Operation Hadin Kai. He was accompanied by top officers from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force headquarters to review and restrategize military operations in the region. The visit comes shortly after a similar…
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to establish more medical centres in the state to address health issues caused by over a decade of insurgency. The governor made this appeal on Thursday during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that officially transfers the General Hospital in Azare to the National Orthopaedic Hospital in Abuja. Zulum had previously announced the handover during a visit by the Director of Hospital Services from the Federal Ministry of Health. He also disclosed that over N400 million was allocated for the hospital’s rehabilitation. He commended the…
Oba James Dada Ogunyanda, the Obalohun of Okoloke in Yagba West LGA, Kogi State, was kidnapped by armed men around 2 a.m. on Thursday. The attackers overpowered palace guards and whisked the monarch away to an unknown location. The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the incident, and a joint task force of security agents and local vigilantes has begun a search operation. Yagba West Chairman, Tosin Olokun, condemned the attack, calling it a threat to peace and tradition. He urged residents to remain calm, report suspicious activity, and avoid retaliation. Efforts are ongoing to rescue the king and restore calm…
Police in Nasarawa State have arrested a 21-year-old woman suspected of smuggling ammunition to terrorist groups in areas of the state affected by insecurity. The suspect, identified as Fatima Salisu from Funtua in Katsina State, was reportedly on her way to deliver a large quantity of ammunition when she was intercepted by police in the Azuba area of Lafia, the state capital. In a statement released on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel, said the arrest was made following credible intelligence that tracked the suspect’s movement through Keana and Doma Local Government Areas. Acting on the information,…
At least 16 people have been confirmed dead following violent clashes between farming communities and Fulani herders in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. According to sources, the violence took place between May 12 and 14, affecting villages like Mungadosso, Bandawa, Wuro Guga, and the remote Fitowa bush. Eyewitnesses reported that the attacks were reprisal assaults from both sides. The violence began in Mungadosso and Bandawa, where suspected herders carried out three separate attacks. Around 10 people were killed and several houses were burned down. Locals suspect the attackers were operating from a settlement in Wuro Guga, near…
For the first time in weeks, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has publicly explained the cause of the recent conflict between him and the Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, as well as the Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau. There were earlier reports of a scuffle during Vice President Kashim Shettima’s visit to Bauchi on Friday, April 19. Some of those reports even claimed that the Deputy Governor attempted to slap the Minister. In an interview with the BBC on Wednesday night, Tuggar provided his side of the story and clarified what really happened. According to the Minister,…
The Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria (FRCN), Dr. Mohammed Bulama, has said that Nigerians are running out of patience over the continued killings across the country. He urged the military and other security agencies to take urgent steps to end the violence and restore peace. Dr. Bulama made the call during the Defence Headquarters’ Psychological Operations Workshop, themed: “Defence Headquarters Influence Operations: Optimizing Psychological Operations for Efficiency in a Joint Environment.” He expressed hope that ideas and solutions from the workshop would help bring lasting peace and stability. Bulama noted that Nigeria has faced serious security…
Farmers and herders in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State have agreed to a ceasefire and committed to peaceful coexistence after a recent conflict between the two groups. According to the report a security team visited the area on Monday for an on the spot assessment and held a peace meeting with community leaders. The meeting took place in Karim Lamido town and ended peacefully, with leaders from both communities promising to maintain peace and avoid further violence. To help keep the peace and protect lives and property, security forces have been deployed to key areas across the…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has acknowledged errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), affecting candidates’ performance. Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede admitted during a press briefing in Abuja, expressing regret over the situation. Out of nearly 2 million candidates, over 75% scored below 200, with only 0.63% scoring above 300. The mass failure has triggered widespread concern, with some candidates threatening legal action. Details later!!!
Boko Haram insurgents have attacked the community of Mayoladde in the Hong Local Government Area of Adamawa State. uring the attack, three people were killed, and three churches were set on fire. The terrorists also burned down a food store and a shop before fleeing the area. Residents are calling for increased security to prevent further attacks and ensure the safety of their community. Details later!!!!!
Justice Simon Amobeda of the Federal High Court in Kano has postponed the sentencing of popular TikToker Murja Ibrahimi Kunya to May 20. Murja is facing a charge from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for allegedly abusing the naira. She reportedly sprayed and danced on N400,000 during a party held at the Tahir Guest Palace Hotel in December 2024. She has already pleaded guilty. The court was expected to give its verdict on Tuesday, but the EFCC’s lawyer, Musa Isa, requested to amend the charge. Her lawyer, Abubakar Saka, objected, saying the change could delay the process and…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) says the country’s healthcare system is facing a serious crisis. In a statement released on Tuesday, the group revealed that over 20,000 doctors have left Nigeria in the past 20 years. They blamed this on ongoing brain drain, poor working conditions, and a lack of proper medical equipment and facilities. NARD pointed out that, despite several promises from the government to fix the healthcare system, things have not improved. Many House Officers newly qualified doctors starting their careers in public hospitals have not been paid their salaries in 2025. These House Officers are…
Women from Bille Kingdom in Rivers State staged a protest at the Government House in Port Harcourt, demanding the release of eight students abducted by pirates on May 6 while traveling to sit for WAEC exams. The pirates hijacked three boats along the Port Harcourt Bille waterways, kidnapping 13 passengers. Clad in black, the women decried the rising insecurity, alleging rape and ransom demands. Protest leader Janet Adebayo called for urgent military intervention to rescue the victims and protect the waterways. State officials assured the protesters of prompt action, while police investigations continue.
The Federal High Court has postponed its judgement on the lawsuit filed by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan until June 27, 2025. The senator is challenging the Senate’s decision to suspend her from office for a period of six months. The court is expected to decide whether the suspension was lawful or not when it delivers its ruling in June. Details shortly…
