Officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Tuesday brutally fired teargas canisters at members of the Coalition of Indigenous FCT Contractors who were involved in a peaceful demonstration over an alleged unpaid debt of N5.2 billion owed by the…
Popular Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has described the abduction of schoolchildren as a “lesser evil” compared to killing soldiers, adding that Nigeria must negotiate with bandits to prevent greater bloodshed. In an interview with the BBC published on Tuesday, Gumi…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has completely refuted the claim that its C-130 aircraft in Burkina Faso has been grounded over violation of airspace. Recall that it was reported on Monday, December 8, 2025, Nigerian Air Force aircraft were forced…
The Federal Government has ordered ministries, departments, and agencies to carry over 70 per cent of their 2025 capital budget into the 2026 fiscal year as the administration moves to prioritise the completion of existing projects and contain spending pressures…
The Government of Burkina Faso has stated that a Nigerian Air Force aircraft carrying 11 soldiers was grounded and forced to land in the country on Monday after reportedly violating its airspace. The development was reported by the the state-run…
Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, has emphasized that the judiciary must support national efforts to combat insecurity and has called on the court to accelerate hearings in cases involving terrorism, human trafficking,…
Emmanuel Otti, the chairman of the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the Labour Party (LP) in Abia State, has accused Julius Abure, the party’s factional National Chairman, and his followers of breaking the Supreme Court’s April 2025 order. Additionally, he denounced…
Bayo Onanuga, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Advisor on Information and Strategy, has explained why the Nigerian military responded swiftly to disturbances in the Benin Republic but was unable to tackle bandits and address the long-standing insecurity in Nigeria. Onanuga stated…
Chief Julius Bokoru, Special Assistant on Media and Public Affairs to former Bayelsa State Governor and ex-Minister of state for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for sealing his principal’s Maitama residence in…
Governor Sule of Nasarawa State, has stated that insecurity, especially kidnapping and abduction did not start in northern Nigeria as is commonly believed and has now become a national crisis that no region can afford to ignore. The governor described…
Panic and fear has spread over parts of Adamawa State as heavily armed Chobo-speaking tribal militia from neighbouring Gombe State, joined their counterparts in Adamawa state to unleash coordinated attacks on Bachama communities in Lamurde Local Government Area, leaving dozens…
Details of the US delegation’s discussion with Nigerian government officials during a strategic visit to the country to evaluate security issues have been made public. According to the previous reports, Nuhu Ribadu, the Nigerian National Security Advisor, hosted the congressional…
The Cross River State Government has issued a directive requiring all civil and public servants to proceed on a 20-day end-of-year leave to allow them to participate fully in Christmas and New Year celebrations. The Head of Service, Mr. Orok…
According to reports, gunmen assaulted Saint Andrew’s Church in Isiokwe, Anambra State, southeast Nigeria, killing the wife of an Anglican pastor. Isiokwe is a community in Lilu Town, which is under Ihiala Local Government Area of the state. Residents claimed…
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) national leader, Rabiu Kwankwaso has raised alarm over the ease with which arms are being circulated across the country adding that it is alarming and unacceptable. The NNPP chieftain expressed displeasure over what he…