Author: Chinedu Agu

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has refuted claims linking it to the ongoing insecurity in Imo State, insisting that it is being wrongly accused despite emerging evidence supporting its innocence. In a statement issued by the group’s Media and Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful, IPOB said a viral video has further vindicated its long-standing position. The video features an individual identified as “Gentle Yahoo,” who allegedly admitted to participating in criminal activities in the state while implicating other unnamed actors with vested interests. According to the group, the individual’s confession highlights efforts to falsely associate IPOB, the Eastern Security Network…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ayekooto Akindele, has mocked former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, claiming that no Nigerian governor, including Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, will support his presidential bid in 2027. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Akindele alleged that Adeleke no longer answers Atiku’s calls during the day, suggesting a loss of influence within the opposition ranks. The APC chieftain also took aim at former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, asserting that neither he nor Atiku can stop President Bola Tinubu from securing a second term in office. Akindele’s comments follow reports of a…

Suspected bandits launched a fresh attack on Maigora, a town in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, on Tuesday night, leaving one person dead and another injured. The attackers also abducted two girls during the raid. Security analyst Bakatsine disclosed the incident in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. “Yesterday night, bandits invaded Maigora town in Faskari LGA of Katsina State. They killed one person, injured another, and abducted two girls during the invasion,” the post read. As of the time of filing this report, security agencies are yet to release an official statement regarding the incident.

The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi, has ordered the immediate detention of officers accused of extorting N5.2 million from travelers. This was disclosed in a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja by the Corps’ Public Relations Officer, Afolabi Babawale. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the action follows a directive from the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who ordered a thorough investigation after a viral social media post alleged that the officers extorted a group of young men traveling from Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State to Akure, Ondo State. Dr. Audi directed…

The Nigerian Senate has issued a formal response to recent remarks made by Pastor Tunde Bakare, founder of Citadel Global Community Church, who referred to the 10th National Assembly as a “rubber stamp.” Reacting to the comment, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, cautioned Pastor Bakare against what he described as “overly critical and dismissive” rhetoric lacking in evidence. “Pastor Bakare, a respected cleric and political voice, has contributed to national discourse over the years. However, his recent remarks are marked by undue contempt and appear to be politically motivated,” Adaramodu stated. He…

The sudden closure of Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu has drawn sharp criticism from the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, who described the move as unfair and ill-timed. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) announced that a critical rupture had been discovered on a section of the runway, necessitating emergency repairs. In a statement signed by its Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah, FAAN disclosed that the repair works would run from April 22 to May 6, 2025. All incoming flights will be diverted to nearby airports during this period. Reacting to the development,…

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has raised alarm over a fresh wave of violent attacks by suspected herdsmen that have claimed nearly 600 lives and displaced thousands across several local government areas. Speaking on Tuesday during a condolence visit led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Governor Alia described the attacks as deliberate and coordinated assaults aimed at decimating entire communities. “These are not random incidents,” Alia said. “They appear to be well-orchestrated efforts to wipe out our people. On Christmas Day and again on Good Friday, our communities were brutally attacked.” The governor revealed that Anyiin, the hometown…

Less than a week after over 50 farmers were reportedly killed in Benue State, fresh violence erupted in the early hours of Tuesday as suspected armed herdsmen attacked Afia community in Ukum Local Government Area, killing 11 residents and injuring several others. The traditional ruler of Ukum, His Royal Highness Chief Iyorkyaa Kaave, made the disclosure during a security meeting held in Makurdi to address the worsening insecurity in the area. Describing the attack as “unprovoked” and part of a “calculated attempt to displace indigenous farmers,” Chief Kaave decried the relentless loss of lives and destruction of property in his…

In response to escalating violence in Plateau, Benue, and other parts of the country, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate withdrawal of Mobile Police Force (MOPOL) officers from unauthorized assignments. The directive was issued on Tuesday during a strategic meeting with Police Mobile Force (PMF) Squadron Commanders at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The session focused on reviewing and strengthening operational strategies amid rising insecurity nationwide. Expressing deep concern over the ongoing killings, Egbetokun said, “Instructions have already been given for the withdrawal of PMF personnel from non-official deployments. All commanders must…

Tragedy struck in the Abakpa community of Kaduna North Local Government Area on Tuesday when an explosion claimed the lives of two children and left three others injured. The blast occurred near the old site of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna. The deceased have been identified as Imam, aged 13, and a six-year-old girl named Nasrin. As of press time, the cause of the explosion remains unknown. However, security agencies have cordoned off the area and launched an investigation into the incident. A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said he was taking his bath when he…