Journalist Released After DSS Invitation A correspondent for Vanguard, Haruna Aliyu, has been released unharmed following an invitation by the Kebbi State Command of the Department of State Services (DSS). Aliyu had earlier raised concerns over his safety upon receiving the summons, fearing possible threats. However, after honoring the invitation, he confirmed that he was […]
A group of armed bandits, numbering at least 20, launched an attack on the Chikakore community in Kubwa, Abuja, on Sunday night. The assailants abducted five residents, including a family of three and a guest who was visiting. The attack took place around 11 pm when the bandits stormed the Health Centre extension area of […]
Discover the alarming rise in ransom payments across South-East Nigeria, where families paid N419.2 million between July 2023 and June 2024. Explore the impact of separatist violence and regional security challenges. The South-East region of Nigeria has faced a troubling surge in violence, largely fueled by separatist groups enforcing sit-at-home orders. These actions have challenged […]
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to eradicating the Lakurawa terrorist group, whose activities have terrorized communities in the north-west. Lakurawa’s Reign of Terror The Lakurawa group gained infamy for orchestrating violent attacks, including a recent assault on Mera village in Kebbi State, where over 15 people […]