17 Killed as Militias Ambush Returning IDPs in Taraba’s Wukari Area

At least 17 people were killed and eight injured when armed militias ambushed returning IDPs in Tse Ajogo village, Wukari LGA of Taraba State. The attack, which occurred around 6 a.m. on December 10, saw gunmen storm the community in a coordinated operation, shooting residents and burning seven houses. Several villagers remain missing. Security analyst Zagazola Makama confirmed it was the second attack on the resettling community within two months, warning that militias appear intent on disrupting return efforts. Authorities have begun tracking the attackers, urging increased patrols and vigilance among local communities, particularly Tiv settlements in the area.


#Taraba #Insecurity #IDPs

GOOD NEWS: Yesterday night, Local vigilante members in Auda community in Danko-Wasagu LGA, Kebbi State, engaged armed bandits that tried to invade their community. Three bandits were killed. Unfortunately, two vigilantes were injured after falling during the confrontation and are now receiving care at General Hospital Wasagu.

Kudos to the vigilante members for their courage in protecting their community.

Ebonyi Community Alleges Former Gov. Umahi Orchestrated Demolitions, Land Seizures

Residents of Umuchima community in Ebonyi State accuse former Governor and current Minister of Works, David Umahi, of orchestrating forced demolitions of homes, ancestral compounds, and farmlands since 2015. Alleged demolitions have reportedly caused deaths, psychological trauma, and displacement. Community leaders are calling on both state and federal governments to intervene, investigate, and protect the affected families.


#EbonyiCommunity #LandDemolitions #DavidUmahi

Fear Grips Enugu Community as Hoodlums Attack Secondary School Amid Leadership Crisis

Residents of Mburubu Community in Nkanu East, Enugu State, are living in fear after hoodlums reportedly sponsored by political actors attacked the Community Secondary School, vandalising classrooms and school property. The attacks are linked to a prolonged traditional leadership dispute. Police confirmed the assault and are investigating, while parents and elders urge urgent government intervention to restore peace and protect students.


#EnuguCommunityCrisis #SchoolAttackNigeria #PoliticalViolence

Reckless shooting by NDLEA injures youth in Ngurore market in Yobe

A youth sustained injuries following a reckless shooting incident by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) during a raid in Ngurore Market, Yola North Local Government Area of Yobe State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that on 10 December 2025 at about 1000 hours, NDLEA officers stormed a ghetto area inside the market, firing their weapons sporadically.

During the operation, a stray bullet struck 22-year-old Abubakar Hassan of Jambutu community, causing injuries to his stomach and right leg.

The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ngurore visited the scene, and the victim was evacuated to Banene Hospital, Ngurore, where he is currently receiving treatment and responding to medical care.

Residents have expressed concern over the conduct of security personnel during operations in public spaces, urging agencies to exercise restraint to prevent civilian harm.

NDLEA are yet to release an official statement on the incident.
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#DHQNigeria
#HQNigerianArmy

Stakeholders at an interactive forum to appraise impacts of Zonal Intervention/ Constituency Projects in communities at the instance of the Federal Ministry of Special Duties lnter - Governmental Affairs agreed that monitoring and evaluating projects the responsibility of every citizen.
They also noted paucity of funds, duplications of projects, abandonment and sharp practices in the sector as some of the reasons for some delays in completion of projects.
To ensure the Renewed Hope agenda on community development is realized, Stakeholders expressed the need for adequate collaboration of all stakeholders in tracking, monitoring and evaluation of these projects.

The Commander of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General KC Uwa, on Tuesday, 10 December 2025, conducted an operational and confidence-building visit to Chanchanji in Takum Local Government Area following recent attacks that left several farmers dead.

The visit came amid ongoing clearance operations within the Brigade’s Area of Responsibility, prompted by credible intelligence indicating threats from suspected armed herders reportedly hiding in surrounding bushes.

During the visit, troops led by Brigadier General Uwa carried out extensive patrols across Chanchanji and neighbouring areas, covering key flashpoints and access routes to farmlands. The patrols aimed to deter criminal elements and reassure residents of the military’s control over the security situation.

At Chanchanji Market Square, the Brigade Commander met with community members and displaced farmers, who lamented their inability to return to ancestral villages and farmlands to harvest crops due to fear of renewed attacks. Villages affected include Ayu, Dooshima, New Gboko, Adu Tyopaa, Peeki, and Tyojande.

Brigadier General Uwa issued directives for troops to provide security cover for farmers and authorised sustained farm patrols in the affected villages to ensure protection before, during, and after harvesting activities. He assured the residents that the Nigerian Army would relentlessly pursue all criminal elements responsible for the attacks.

He also urged residents to provide credible intelligence on bandits’ movements and cautioned against spreading rumours that could undermine security efforts.

Community leaders and displaced farmers commended the Brigade Commander’s personal intervention, describing the visit as timely and confidence-restoring. Many farmers expressed readiness to gradually return to their farms under military protection.

The operation and community engagement were conducted without incident, with troops maintaining firm control and a visible security presence throughout the affected areas.

The Nigerian Army, through 6 Brigade, reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives, livelihoods, and ensuring that law-abiding citizens in its Area of Responsibility live and farm in safety.

N84.8m Akwa Ibom Fishing Project Fails to Deliver After 16 Months — MonITNG Report

A report by socio-accountability group MonITNG has revealed that an ₦84.8 million federal fishing starter-kit project in Ifuho, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom, has delivered nothing 16 months after funds were released. The money, paid to AGLANP Logistics Services Ltd by the Federal College of Fisheries and Marine Technology, was meant to provide boats, engines, nets, smoking kilns, life jackets, and training for the fishing community. Residents say no item has reached them, prompting accusations of diversion and a pattern of failed constituency empowerment projects. MonITNG has demanded immediate accountability, calling on the EFCC and ICPC to investigate and retrieve the funds.

#CorruptionReport #AkwaIbomProjectScandal #MonITNG

Zamfara Bandits Kill Political Leader After Collecting N15m Ransom, Months After Abduction

Armed bandits in Zamfara State have killed Hon. Mu’azu Zannan Gwashi, a local political leader abducted on July 22, 2025, despite collecting a negotiated N15 million ransom. The attackers initially demanded N30 million before reducing it, only to later insist on the full amount after receiving the first payment. Gwashi remained in captivity for about five months before his death was confirmed by community sources. The incident highlights the worsening insecurity in Zamfara, where kidnappings and violent attacks by armed groups remain rampant despite ongoing security operations.


#ZamfaraInsecurity #BanditryNigeria #KidnappingCrisis

JUSTINIf Shånk had introduced us to Kai Cenat and Ray when he was in America, all these things w0uldn’t be håppeñing now. But since they f0und Carter Efe themselves, it’s a dìfferent st0ry. Shånk would have been the Olamide of str£aming if he had pùt us on then. — Peller.

What Peller said mìght s0und like gìst, but there’s a reål less0n insìde it.

In this industry, one introduction can change your whole story. One person opening the door can sh!ft an ent!re çåreer. Sometimes the pe0ple you expeçt to stånd for you d0n’t and the opp0rtunities move on to s0me0ne else.

But here’s the trùth? Your dèstìny is nøt t!ed to who supports you early. People may m!ss their chånce to help you, but they cån’t st0p what’s meånt for you.

Carter Efe dìdn’t wåit for any0ne, talent mèt opp0rtunity and that’s how it w0rks. If some0ne d0esn’t put you on, lìfe will p0siti0n some0ne èlse who will.

So d0n’t dw£ll on who dìdn’t 0pen d00rs.
F0cus on your cråft. Buìld your vålue. Stay reådy. Because when your m0ment c0mes, n0thing and no 0ne can bl0ck it.

Congratulation To Caterer Efe Once More As Best Streåmer of the Year In Nigeria 2025 and also Kolu for always supporting him by måking his lìve streåms always fuññy and interèsting, he also desèrve a fl0wer.

Nasarawa Community Accuses Police of Aiding Criminal’s Fake Escape After Alleged Bribe

Residents of Cajah Estate in New Karshi, Nasarawa State, have accused police officers of deliberately enabling the escape of a notorious thief known as Doyin after allegedly collecting a bribe. The suspect, infamous for repeated break-ins, was arrested for stealing an air conditioner but reportedly “escaped” from custody in what residents describe as a coordinated cover-up. Community members claim the police fabricated the escape narrative to shield officers involved in releasing him.
The incident has heightened fear in the estate, with residents demanding a transparent investigation and accountability for officers implicated. The Nasarawa State Police Command says an inquiry has been launched and promised that findings will be made public.

Catholic Laity Council Joins Bishops in Condemning Rising Insecurity, Urges Government Action

The Catholic Laity Council of Nigeria (CLCN) has joined the Catholic Bishops’ Conference in strongly condemning the escalating insecurity affecting communities across Nigeria, especially in the Northern and Middle Belt regions. In a statement signed by its national leaders, the council lamented the increasing attacks on innocent citizens and praised Catholic bishops in Benue State for their steady leadership during the crisis. CLCN also welcomed a US-based fact-finding team for drawing global attention to Nigeria’s worsening security situation. The council urged the government to take immediate, decisive action to protect lives and property, while calling on Nigerians to reject violence and promote unity and peaceful coexistence.

Fulani Militias Kill NYSC Member’s Father, Four Others in Taraba Community Attack

An NYSC member, Orkeghen Philip Aondofa, has raised alarm after armed herders attacked his community, New-Gboko in Takum LGA of Taraba State, killing his father and four relatives. The attackers reportedly took over the village, forcing all residents to flee and preventing him from retrieving his father’s body for burial. Philip, who is serving in Enugu, said one of the assailants called him with his late father’s phone and confessed to the killing. He accused the Taraba State government of staying silent despite ongoing attacks across Chanchanji ward. The grieving corps member appealed to the Federal Government for assistance, saying he is stranded, homeless, and without hope as violence continues to ravage communities in the area.

BREAKING: Nine Adamawa Women Killed in Alleged Army Shooting Laid to Rest in Mass Burial

Nine women allegedly shot dead by Nigerian soldiers in Lamurde, Adamawa State, have been given a mass burial that drew thousands of grieving residents. Community leaders released the identities of the victims and accused the Nigerian Army of opening fire on unarmed women, a claim the Bwate Youth Wing strongly reiterated. However, the Chobo Youth Forum countered the narrative, alleging their own communities were attacked by a Bachama militia. As both sides exchange accusations, public pressure mounts on the military to explain the circumstances that led to the deadly confrontation and why innocent women became casualties.

PDP Warns Nigeria Sliding Into Authoritarianism After Governor Fubara Defects to APC

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly condemned the defection of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing his justification as “pitiful” and accusing the ruling party of weaponizing state power to coerce political actors. In a statement by National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong, the PDP said Fubara’s move reflects a growing erosion of democratic institutions and a dangerous shift toward authoritarian governance under President Bola Tinubu. The party warned that Nigeria is “visibly inching toward a one-party state,” urging citizens and the international community to resist what it calls a deepening decline of democratic norms.

HEARTBREAKING NEWS FROM AAU EKPOMA

A final-year student of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, has trag!cally l0st his life in a motorcade accident while celebrating the completion of his final exams.

What was supposed to be a moment of joy turned into a painful l0ss for his friends, family, and the entire AAU community. Truly heartbreaking.

May his soul rest in peace, and may every student celebrating academic milestones do so safely.

🕊 Drop a heartfelt RIP for him in the comments.

And if you’re a student or have a loved one in school, please—celebrate, but celebrate safely. Life is precious.

B@ndits Collect ₦5m Ransom from Kano Community, Release Only 2 of 16 K+dnapped Villagers

B@ndits who abd¥cted 16 people from villages in the Tsanyawa Local Government Area of Kano State have released only two of the captives after collecting the ransom negotiated for the release of all. The village head of Yan Kamaye, Sunusi Abubakar, said the b@ndits agreed to accept a ₦5 million ransom after days of negotiation with the locals.

Bandits Shoot Prominent Resident As Zamfara Community Suffers Second Attack in One Week

Bandits launched a midnight attack on Bakura town in Zamfara State, marking the second assault on the community within a week. The gunmen shot a respected resident, Alhaji Kabiru Daket, before fleeing into the night, sparking fear and unrest among locals. The attack comes amid broader security concerns as investigations reveal that bandit networks linked to kidnapping, terrorism, and cattle rustling have migrated from Niger Republic and Nigeria’s North-West into Kwara and Niger forests. Security forces recently intercepted seven fleeing suspects from the Gbubu Forest enclave, disrupting their operations but highlighting the spread of organised criminal camps across multiple states. Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the Bakura incident.

Nine Dead, 51 Injured as Soldiers Allegedly Open Fire on Women Protesters in Adamawa

At least nine women have been confirmed dead and 51 others injured after soldiers allegedly opened fire on protesters in Lamurde, Adamawa State. The victims were part of a women-led demonstration when troops escorting 23 Brigade officers reportedly shot live rounds, causing widespread chaos. A community leader revealed that 60 victims were recorded across hospitals in Numan and Yola. The Nigerian Army has denied involvement, claiming its personnel only removed barricades to prevent an attack on the council secretariat and insisting the Brigade Commander was not present. Residents fear the death toll may rise as many victims battle life-threatening injuries.

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PRESIDENT TINUBU SEEKS SENATE CONSENT ON TROOPS DEPLOYMENT TO BENIN REPUBLIC

President Bola Tinubu this Tuesday transmitted to the senate a request seeking its consent to deploy Nigerian troops on peace mission to Benin Republic.

In the communication the President explained that the deployment is to provide support in the country as requested by President Patrice Talon, following the recent failed coup attempt.

The deployment is in line with the protocol of the regional bloc, Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS.

It is also in tandem with section 30 sub 5 of Nigeria's constitution in consultation with Nigeria Defence Council.

The request has been referred to the committee of the whole for immediate consideration.

Nigeria had earlier provided air intervention following the unconstitutional breach in Benin.