LAGOS — The latest deadly attack in Plateau State has reignited a diplomatic and political debate in Washington over Nigeria’s religious-freedom record, with US Congressman Riley Moore arguing that Nigeria should remain under the United States’ Country of Particular Concern (CPC) designation. Moore’s intervention came after an overnight attack in Plateau left at least 24 […]
The Federal Capital Territory may remain outside Nigeria’s emerging state police framework because Abuja does not have the constitutional institutions that define a state, the Senate has explained. The clarification comes as Nigeria moves towards a major restructuring of its policing system, with the National Assembly having already approved constitutional amendments designed to allow states […]
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ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has indicated that members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces could receive another salary increase in the near future, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expected to make an official announcement after ongoing welfare reviews for military personnel. The development was disclosed by the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, during a […]
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Nigerian security forces have rescued 10 people who were abducted by suspected terrorists during a coordinated operation in Sokoto State, marking another effort to curb kidnapping and armed violence in the North-West. The rescue mission, carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, involved troops of the Nigerian Army working alongside the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps. […]
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Akwa Ibom State has strongly denied allegations circulating online accusing its leadership of financial misconduct, economic sabotage, staff victimisation and poor collaboration with other security agencies. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command described the allegations as baseless and misleading, insisting that the claims do […]
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The Nigerian Senate has criticized Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his request for an international investigation into the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, describing the appeal as unnecessary and capable of diminishing the efforts of Nigerian security agencies. The development comes shortly after the successful rescue of the victims […]
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Nigerian Soldiers Repel Coordinated Attack in Zurmi as Security Reinforced Nigerian military personnel successfully repelled an overnight terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Moriki, located in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, preventing the assailants from overrunning the military position despite a coordinated assault. According to information shared by security sources, […]
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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has expressed a strong position against offering leniency to bandits involved in violent crimes, describing them as terrorists who have caused severe damage to communities through killings and abductions. The governor made the remarks during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday, where he discussed insecurity and […]
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Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence has raised fresh concerns over the growing difficulty of acquiring military hardware, linking the challenge to ongoing global wars involving major powers across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Speaking at the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence Exhibition 2026 in Abuja on Saturday, Defence Minister Christopher Musa said international conflict […]
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President Bola Tinubu has issued a forceful warning to bandits, kidnappers, and sponsors of terrorism across Nigeria, urging them to surrender immediately or confront the full might of the Nigerian government. Delivering his message in a nationwide address commemorating 27 years of uninterrupted democracy, the president emphasized that the window for surrender will not remain […]
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Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has expressed that the presence and backing of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu during a period of distress has offered the people of Benue a renewed sense of hope and resilience. Governor Alia made this known in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Tersoo Kula, on Thursday in […]
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The wife of retired Assistant-Inspector General of Police and former Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has been abducted by gunmen in the Arepo area of Ogun State. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Thursday when masked assailants intercepted her Lexus Jeep near her residence. The attackers forcefully dragged her from the vehicle […]
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Discover how foreign fighters from the Sahelian region are fueling recent terrorist activities in Nigeria. Learn about the Nigerian military’s strategic efforts to combat these threats and ensure national security. The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has disclosed critical information regarding the recent escalation of terrorist activities in Nigeria’s North East and North West regions. The military […]
