The circumstances surrounding the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, have become the subject of multiple investigations after Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed fresh physical findings from some of the victims. Bago said investigators observed blood and foam in […]
A planned visit by Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi to Yelwata community in Benue State was abruptly cut short on Tuesday after a group of youths barricaded the road leading from Makurdi and refused to allow his convoy to proceed. The confrontation, which occurred along the Makurdi-Gboko Road close to the airport […]
A fresh controversy over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has drawn attention to alleged links between influential individuals and notorious bandit networks, after a man identified as Hassan publicly named a northern senator in connection with claims involving wanted bandit kingpin Dogo Gide. Hassan’s allegations, which have circulated widely online, have not been established by a court. […]
Corruption in Nigeria is often discussed in terms of stolen public funds, inflated contracts and bribery. But its deeper cost is harder to calculate. It is found in the hospital that lacks essential medicines, the unfinished road that becomes impassable during the rainy season, the school without adequate facilities, the electricity system struggling to meet […]
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has renewed his administration’s rejection of negotiations with bandits following a recent attack in Bungudu Local Government Area, assuring affected communities that efforts to restore security will continue. The governor made the position known during a condolence visit to Bungudu, where he met traditional and community leaders as well as […]
The Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to address emerging security concerns after Governor Nasir Idris convened an emergency meeting with key stakeholders responsible for maintaining law and order across the state. The high-level meeting focused on assessing the current security landscape, identifying potential threats, and reinforcing collaboration among security agencies to improve public safety […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved a sweeping salary review for members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces, increasing military pay by between 30 and 80 percent in a move aimed at strengthening troop welfare and boosting morale amid the country’s prolonged security challenges. The new salary structure, which will take effect on September 1, 2026, will benefit […]
The General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide (Winners Chapel), David Oyedepo has publicly called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to take stronger and more urgent action in addressing Nigeria’s worsening security situation and ongoing economic challenges. The remarks, delivered during a church gathering and widely circulated in a viral video on social media, have […]
A coalition of Christian and human rights organisations has appealed to the United States government and other international stakeholders to monitor Nigeria’s political climate ahead of the 2027 general election, expressing concerns over reports that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) may retain its Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket. The appeal, made under the banner of the […]
The Yobe State Police Command has arrested four suspects in separate criminal investigations involving the alleged theft of a goat, assault, criminal conspiracy, and the recovery of stolen building materials worth millions of naira. The latest operations, carried out in Damaturu, highlight ongoing efforts by security agencies in Yobe State to respond quickly to reported […]
Nigeria’s justice system is facing renewed scrutiny as human rights advocates, legal practitioners, and civil society organizations warn that the continued rise in mob violence threatens constitutional rights, public safety, and confidence in the country’s legal institutions. Calls for decisive government intervention have intensified amid concerns that repeated incidents of jungle justice are becoming increasingly […]
Benin City, Edo State — Fourteen people abducted by suspected kidnappers along the busy Lagos-Benin Expressway have regained their freedom after Nigerian Army troops launched a rapid rescue operation in Edo State, highlighting ongoing security efforts on one of Nigeria’s most strategic highways. The rescue followed a reported kidnapping incident on Thursday night in Ovia […]
The Nigerian Army has announced fresh security measures in Borno State after the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, directed military commanders to strengthen protection along key humanitarian corridors facing continued terrorist threats. The directive comes as humanitarian agencies continue to deliver life-saving assistance to millions of residents affected by years of […]

