Gas Truck Fire Injures Three, Burns Shops in Zaria
Three people were injured and several shops destroyed on Sunday after a gas-laden truck caught fire in the Kwangila area of Zaria Local Government Area, Kaduna State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in a statement, saying the truck, which was carrying gas, went up in flames while parked along the Funtua–Zaria […]
Civilian Casualties Reported After Airstrike Near Borno–Yobe Border
An airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force has reportedly resulted in civilian casualties at Dilli Market along the border between Yobe State and Borno State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at the busy market located near Gubio Local Government Area. Authorities said details of the casualties were still being verified as of the time […]
Navy Recovers 531,500 Litres Stolen Fuel in Q1
The Nigerian Navy says it recovered 531,500 litres of illegally refined petroleum products and arrested 18 suspects in the first quarter of 2026 as part of intensified operations against crude oil theft in the Niger Delta. The recoveries were made under Operation Delta Sentinel, launched on January 13, 2026, to strengthen maritime security and curb […]
Five Forest Guards Killed in Kaiama Attack
Five members of a local forest guard unit, including their commander, were killed in an early morning attack on Nuku community in Kaiama Local Government Area, triggering fresh concerns over security in the area. The assault, which reportedly occurred around 3:00 a.m., also left several security assets destroyed and residents in shock, according to local […]
SASA Arrests Two for Illegal Revenue Collection in Anambra
The Anambra State Special Anti-Touting Squad Agency (SASA) has arrested two suspects over alleged illegal revenue collection in parts of the state as part of its ongoing crackdown on extortion and unauthorised levies. The suspects, identified as Michael Uwaoma and Ndubuisi Aniukwu, were arrested at Mgbuka Obosi and Umusiome Junction in Nkpor, both in Idemili […]
Bandits Kill Health Worker, Burn Clinic in Zamfara
A Community Health Officer and five other persons have been killed during a bandit attack on Yarkatsinan Laka community in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, where attackers also set a primary health centre ablaze. The Zamfara State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Thursday by its spokesperson, DSP Yazid […]
Catholic Diocese Reports 24 Killed in Kebbi Attack
The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has raised concern over worsening insecurity in parts of Kebbi State, reporting that 24 people were killed in an attack on Debe village in Shanga Local Government Area on Easter Sunday. The Diocese said the incident is part of a wider pattern of violence affecting border communities between Kebbi and […]
Trump Threatens 50% Tariffs Over Weapons to Iran
Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that any country supplying military weapons to Iran would face immediate 50 percent tariffs on goods exported to the United States. Trump issued the warning in a post on Truth Social, stating that the measure would take effect without exceptions. “A Country supplying Military Weapons to Iran will be immediately […]
Ibadan Launches Security Guard to Support Economic Growth
Chief Onikepo Akande, former Minister of Industry and Chairman of the Olubadan Economic and Investment Committee (OEIC), has highlighted the importance of security in driving industrial and economic growth in Ibadan. Akande made the remarks during the inauguration of the Ibadan Security Guard on Tuesday at the Olubadan Palace, Oke Aremo. The new security outfit […]
NSCDC Arrests 20 Foreign Nationals in Kano Over Security Concerns
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 20 foreign nationals in Kano State following concerns over their entry and activities, the corps confirmed on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Kano State Command, the suspects were apprehended in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area during a security operation prompted […]
