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At least 20 soldiers from the army and a paramilitary force were killed in two separate attacks in Pakistan, officials said on Thursday. SEE ALSO: Suspected Kidnappers Ambushed, 3 Killed By Yobe Vigilante “Six soldiers, including an…

The Northern Governors Forum on Thursday condemned the recent attack in Southern Kaduna in which about 22 persons were reportedly killed on Wednesday night.Chairman of the Forum, Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau via a statement issued by…

The Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) in Niger, Alhaji Shehu Galadimawa, has called on the Federal and Niger Governments to tackle the incessant attacks by bandits in the state.Galadima made the call in an…

The re-emergence of attacks on foreigners under the claims of Xenophobia in South Africa took another turn yesterday, after Nigerians in the country were reportedly being burnt alive.Some graphic videos from the scene of the attack have…

As Nigeria prepares is caught up in election fever with campaigns officially kicked-off, the nation has been given a stark reminder of the precarious level of insecurity in the country as Boko haram fighters attacked three Nigerian Military…

Pope Francis on Monday called for the eradication of anti-Semitism following an increase in attacks and hate directed at Jews in several countries.Nigerian Lecturer Refuses to Join ASUU StrikeFrancis stressed that it was vital to…

There seems to be no end in sight to the violence rocking Plateau state in the middle-belt of the country as nineteen people have been hacked to death in their sleep by suspected Fulani Herdsmen on Wednesday night.The incident occurred…

Gunmen have killed nine people in fresh attacks on a community in Benue state on Friday. The gunmen invaded Tse Ujoh community in Katsina Alla Local government area of the state and shot indiscriminately in the area; they then entered into…

The UAE and Saudi alliance have killed at least 55 people including women and children, in Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.The Saudi alliance carried out air raids on the Major Yemeni city in a bid to force the Houthi rebels in…

Several gunmen attacked a mosque and killed four people during prayers at Kawddi village, Zamfara State.The gunmen also injured eight other people who were also at prayers within the mosque in the attack which occurred at about 8pm on…

The Islamic State has carried out some of the deadliest attacks against Syrian government and civilian targets in a single day.The Islamic state left Southern Syria awash with blood after carrying out a string of deadly suicide blasts…

The Police have begun a massive manhunt for bandits that raided several villages in Zamfara state.This was confirmed in a statement by Mr. Kenneth Ebrimson, the Commissioner of Police in the state when he confirmed the attack on…

Afghanistan suffered a natural disaster early Thursday when melting snow triggered a landslide in a remote mountain area. The resulting landslide ten people and destroyed hundreds of homes in North-Eastern Afghanistan.A…

The Senate yesterday made some serious allegations against Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna, Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi and Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano, alleging that the governors were behind the recent spate of attacks on…

President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with the government and people of Egypt over the heartless attacks on a mosque in North Sinai that left many dead after prayers on Friday.Buhari’s condolence message was made in a statement by his…

Alhaji Yusuf Muhammed, Chairman, Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa on Thursday, called on the Federal Government to ensure increased security for the people of the area.Muhammed made the call at Gulak, the headquarters of the…

The Police Command in Zamfara has confirmed fresh attacks by arm bandits on some communities in Shinkafi and Maradun Local Government Areas of the state.The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the command, DSP Muhammad Shehu,…