Category: Security

United Flight With 147 Passengers Diverted After Repeated Attempts to Breach Cockpit

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A United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to make an unscheduled diversion to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday night due to a security scare. Sooth News monitored a Cable Network News (CNN) report stating that the incident occurred after an “unruly passenger” triggered safety concerns mid-flight. The Boeing 737, which was carrying 147 passengers and six crew members, landed safely before local authorities detained the individual. According to a CNN report, ”a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Minneapolis was forced to divert to Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday…

A Cry for Justice: Islamic Scholar Laments Rise of Impunity and Killings in Kano

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By:Bashir Hassan Abubakar In a sobering reminder of divine accountability, renowned Kano-based international Islamic scholar, Professor Muhammad Sani Umar Rijiyar Lemu, has vehemently condemned the recurring bloodshed and rampant thuggery plaguing Kano State. He declared the ongoing destruction of innocent lives as sacrilegious—a grave transgression against the Almighty, carrying a weight of divine punishment on the Day of Judgment that no human mind can fully quantify. Delivering a powerful message during his weekly radio and television questions and answers program, “Fatawowin Rahma,” the cleric wept for the soul of the…

Many Days After, Children Abducted in Oyo, Borno Still in Captivity — CPN

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By Prosper Okoye The Child Protection Network (CPN) has expressed concern over the continued captivity of children abducted during separate attacks on schools in Oyo and Borno states, several days after the incidents occurred. In a statement issued to mark the 2026 Children’s Day celebration, the National Coordinator of CPN, Olakunle Sanni, condemned the attacks and called for the immediate rescue of the victims. The abductions took place on May 15, 2026, in separate incidents in Oyo and Borno states. In Oyo State, armed men attacked three schools in the…

Judicial Hammer Falls: SSS, Bauchi Govt Barred from Firo Land

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar A Bauchi State High Court has issued an interim injunction restraining the State Security Service (SSS) and the Bauchi State Government from entering a vast parcel of land in Firo, Ganjuwa Local Government Area, following allegations of unlawful encroachment. Presiding Judge Aliyu bin Idris gave the order on Tuesday after hearing a motion ex parte filed by Barrister Abdullatif Gwani Isa for landowners Hajiya Fatima Abdullahi, Ishaq Mohammed Kobi, and Murtala Isma’il in suit BA/251/2026. The suit lists the Ministry of Land and Survey, the Attorney…

TCN Substation in Kwara Under Siege as Gunmen Take Workers Hostage

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has declared force majeure at its Offa 132kV substation after unidentified gunmen attacked the facility and held personnel hostage.Workers were reportedly subjected to life-threatening conditions during the siege. General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed the incident in an official press release issued on Saturday. May, 9. Early Thursday morning, gunmen forced their way into the station’s control room, disrupting power supply by coercing operators at gunpoint. After forcing the opening of the Offa and Ojoku 33kV feeders, the attackers demanded a total…

World’s Largest Container Carrier Announces New Route Bypassing Strait of Hormuz

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Bypassing the Hormuz chokepoint, the world’s largest container carriers has unveiled a high-speed link between Europe and the Middle East. This innovative route swaps the blocked strait for a cross-Saudi trucking network and regional feeder vessels, effectively redrawing the map for global trade. Geopolitical volatility in the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz is forcing a massive maritime pivot. With traditional routes blocked, Africa has become the essential corridor for global trade, according to the latest logistics and maritime data. As the maritime blockade persists, Arab News reports a…

Military Confirms Casualties, Cautions Public Against Unverified Social Media Reports on Missing General

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Defence Headquarters confirms the loss of gallant personnel following a coordinated terrorist attack on the 29 Task Force Brigade Headquarters in Benisheikh, Borno State. The encounter occurred in the early hours of Thursday, April 9, during which several soldiers paid the ultimate price defending the nation. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Michael Onoja, disclosed that the incident began at approximately 12:30 a.m. on April 9, following a failed attempt by insurgents to infiltrate the military base’s perimeter. General Onoja reported that troops from Operation HADIN KAI, under…

Bloodshed Averted: Troops Foil Terrorist Incursion in Plateau; Two Injured

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“Bloodshed was narrowly averted in Plateau State as troops from OPEP Sector 9 intercepted a terrorist incursion in Shendam LGA. Following a high-stakes distress call near the Yelwa cattle market, the Nigerian Army’s rapid response forced the gunmen into retreat, though two residents are currently receiving medical attention for injuries sustained in the crossfire. As reported by Zagazola Makama, security forces responded to a 7:30 a.m. distress call Friday along the Yelwa cattle market axis. The intervention followed reports of sporadic shooting by suspected insurgents in the Lake Chad region…

North on the Brink: Arewa Group Demands Urgent Security Overhaul

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By Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Director General of the Arewa Cohesion Initiative, Dr. Abdullahi Idris, has raised fresh concerns over the worsening insecurity across Northern Nigeria, warning that the region’s stability and future are under serious threat. Addressing journalists in Bauchi on Saturday, Idris described the situation as one of the most profound crises in recent history, citing escalating cases of banditry, kidnapping, insurgency and communal clashes. He stressed that rural communities remain the hardest hit, with schools shut, farms abandoned and local economies severely disrupted. The group lamented the…

Shippers’ Council, Navy, Unite to Boost Blue Economy and Maritime Trade

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On Thursday, February 26, 2026, maritime security met trade regulation as Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha paid a strategic visit to the Nigerian Shippers’ Council. This high-level engagement sought to capitalize on Nigeria’s recent maritime milestones, charting a course to deliver unprecedented institutional value to the nation’s burgeoning Blue Economy. In a statement issued by the Council’s Head of Public Relations, Rabecca Adamu stated this high-level engagement was hailed as a vital step in unifying maritime security with the growth of the Blue Economy. Describing the meeting as long overdue, Rear Admiral Abubakar Mustapha extended his gratitude to Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima for providing…