Plateau State Shuts All Basic Schools Over Rising Security Threats
The Plateau State Government has directed all basic schools across the state to close immediately, citing rising security tensions and the need to act before threats escalate. The announcement—confirmed on Friday by Richard Jonah, spokesperson for the Plateau State Universal Basic Education Board (PSUBEB)—follows a wave of violent attacks on educational institutions in neighbouring states. […]
Benue Governor Refutes US Claims of Religious Genocide
Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has dismissed recent allegations from the United States suggesting that Nigeria is experiencing religious genocide, insisting that no such atrocity is occurring in his state or elsewhere in the country. The governor, a former Catholic priest, made the remarks on Wednesday, November 19, during a consultative forum on the protection […]
ISWAP Ambush: 25 Brigade Commander Reportedly Killed Despite Army Denial
Brigadier General U. Uba, Commander of the Nigerian Army’s 25 Task Force Brigade in Damboa, has reportedly been killed by fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), following a violent ambush in Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed that the senior officer had earlier recorded a short video confirming he was safe […]
Army Confirms Ambush on Troops in Borno, Denies Kidnap of Brigade Commander
The Nigerian Army has acknowledged an ambush on troops of the 25 Task Force Brigade in Borno State, confirming the deaths of four security personnel but dismissing reports that a senior commander was abducted during the attack. In a statement released on Friday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Major Appolonia Anele, said the […]
Over 200 Killed as Boko Haram, ISWAP Battle for Lake Chad
A brutal confrontation between rival jihadist groups erupted along the shores of Lake Chad on Sunday, resulting in one of the deadliest internecine battles in recent years between Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Intelligence officials, local militia leaders and militant-sources confirm that over 200 fighters were killed in the fight. The […]
Boko Haram Kills Nigerian Army Commander, Several Soldiers in Borno Ambush
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of a senior commanding officer and several troops following a deadly ambush by suspected Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. In an official statement released Monday, military authorities acknowledged the loss of personnel during a recent counter-insurgency operation in the volatile northeastern region. Although the Army did not […]