Thursday, June 25, 2026

Banditry

March 2, 2026

Defence ministry seeks better collaboration with NASRDA for national security

The minister said intelligence-led and technology-driven operations remained critical to defeating terrorism, banditry and trans-border crimes.

Nigerians Soldiers
February 27, 2026

Oyo police nab two suspects, recover 2,625 cartridges smuggled from Benin Republic 

He said the suspects were apprehended at Budo Mosalasi, Saki area of Oyo State.

ARMED POLICE OFFICERS
February 16, 2026

Secessionists, bigoted leaders alleging Christian genocide to annihilate Muslims in Nigeria: NSCIA

NSCIA further alleged that the “culture of inequality against Muslims is being entrenched because Christians have foreign powers to defend them while Muslims appear defenceless”.

NSCIA leaders
January 26, 2026

Lagos siting of gold refinery undermines equity, national interest: Northern Coalition 

The group said the refinery controversy transcended administration and raised constitutional, economic, and moral questions.

Gold refining site
December 19, 2025

Armed bandits same as terrorists, we won’t show them mercy: Tinubu 

Mr Tinubu, in November, declared a nationwide security emergency.

President Bola Tinubu
November 29, 2025

Osun 2026: Governorship aspirants urged to engage in issue-based campaigns

Mr Oyedokun‑Alli said the group was joining the clarion call by political stakeholders in the state for a peaceful governorship election.

November 9, 2025

Tinubu’s trouble with Trump self-inflicted due to economic reforms, systemic failure: Cleric

“The sleepless nights being ‘enjoyed’ or suffered by the Nigerian government are self-inflicted; they are the outcome of systemic failure,” the cleric said.

President Bola Tinubu and American leader Donald Trump
October 17, 2025

Amnesty International advocates abolition of death penalty

According to her, presently, 143 countries have now abolished the death penalty in law or practice.

September 11, 2025

An unusual view of banditry

If they talk like bandits, strike like bandits, and leave behind a trail of sorrow, tears, and blood, then, for me, they are bandits, jihadists, criminals, and terrorists.

Bandits attack
September 8, 2025

Gov. Lawal sets up committee to support victims of banditry

Mr Adamu said that the committee was mandated to provide immediate interventions.

Governor Duada Lawal Photo : Vanguard