Category: News

A tragic fuel tanker explosion on Zaria Road in Kano has claimed three lives and left one person injured, according to a statement released by the Kano State Fire Service. The incident occurred when a tanker laden with fuel suddenly went up in flames, sending thick smoke into the sky and causing panic among residents […]

The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that its operatives successfully foiled two separate robbery attempts in Hadejia and Sule-Tankarkar Local Government Areas, leading to the death of one suspect and the arrest of three others. According to the police, officers responded swiftly to distress calls from the affected communities. During the Hadejia operation, the […]

Security and constitutional experts have dismissed widespread social media claims alleging that the Nigerian military is planning to introduce compulsory conscription for young citizens. According to the experts, there is no provision in Nigeria’s Constitution or existing laws that gives the Armed Forces the authority to forcibly recruit or draft citizens into military service. They […]

A deadly clash between farmers and herders in Bursali Village, located in the Zaki Local Government Area of Bauchi State, has resulted in the death of one person, while five others have been arrested in connection with the incident. According to community sources, trouble began after herders allegedly led their cattle into farmlands, sparking a […]

The 38 members of Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Isegun, Eruku, in Kwara State—who were rescued from their abductors last Sunday—have still not been released to their families, sparking growing concern among relatives and church leaders. Although the victims were confirmed to have regained their freedom after days in captivity, the Kwara State Government has yet […]

The Nigerian Army has recorded major breakthroughs in its ongoing counterterrorism and internal security operations, neutralizing dozens of terrorists, rescuing kidnapped civilians, and making significant arrests across multiple theatres within one week. In a statement released on Friday, the Army reported that coordinated ground and air offensives were carried out in the North-East, North-West, and […]

The victims, who were abducted during recent attacks on several communities in the area, were released after days in captivity. Local sources confirmed that the abductors freed the hostages late Thursday night, allowing them to return to their families. Although details surrounding the conditions of their release remain unclear, community leaders expressed relief, noting that […]

The Department of State Services (DSS) has invited Senator Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, founder of Baze University and the 2023 Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, over comments security agencies consider potentially inciting against the Nigerian state. According to a source who spoke with Vanguard in Abuja, the invitation was prompted by concerns surrounding Baba-Ahmed’s recent public statements, […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the Federal Government to halt all forms of negotiation and appeasement with terrorists, warning that such approaches only embolden criminal groups responsible for worsening insecurity across the country. Obasanjo, who spoke while addressing the rising cases of violent attacks and mass abductions, said the government must adopt a stronger, […]

A growing wave of attacks at the Ile-Zik bus stop along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway has left commuters terrified, as robbers reportedly disguise themselves as commercial bus operators to carry out coordinated assaults. According to multiple accounts, the criminals operate using Danfo buses, pretending to load passengers before suddenly robbing them once the vehicle is in […]