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Troops Overpower Terrorists, Rescue 15 Kidnap Victims In Kebbi
Intelligence-led military operations are yielding fresh gains against terrorists in the North-West, as troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, rescued 15 kidnap victims during a fierce encounter in Kebbi State.
The...
Bandit Power Struggle Deepens As Kachalla Sani Yellow Is Killed In Zamfara
The killing of notorious bandit commander Kachalla Sani Yellow has exposed the deepening power struggle among armed groups in Zamfara State, even as conflicting accounts emerge over how...
Troops Foil Kidnap Attempt, Rescue Four Victims In Kebbi Border Community
A swift military response has saved four people from captivity after troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA foiled a kidnap attempt by suspected terrorists in Surimi, Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area...
Enugu Police Strengthen Grassroots Security Partnership With Traditional Rulers
Recognising the critical role of traditional institutions in grassroots security and intelligence gathering, the Enugu State Police Command has moved to deepen collaboration with traditional rulers in the fight against crime...
Relief As Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom
The rescue of kidnapped schoolchildren and their teachers in Oyo State has brought much-needed relief to families and residents amid persistent concerns over the safety of schools and communities across Nigeria.
The victims,...
Police Bust Cybercrime Syndicates, Uncover ₦7.7bn MTN Fraud, Arrest 20 Suspects
The growing sophistication of cybercrime in Nigeria has come under renewed scrutiny as the Nigeria Police Force uncovered major fraud networks involving billions of naira, cryptocurrency scams, identity theft...
U.S. Agency Backs LNG Project To Boost Energy Access In Northern Nigeria
Nigeria’s push to expand reliable energy access to industries and underserved communities in the North has received a boost as the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)...
Catholic Church Mourns As Archbishop Akubeze Dies At 69
The Nigerian Catholic community has been thrown into mourning following the death of the Metropolitan Archbishop of Benin City, Most Rev. Augustine Obiora Akubeze, a respected cleric whose decades of ministry...
Education Reforms: UBEC Unlocks ₦100bn For Schools Upgrade, Teachers Training
Nigeria’s basic education system is witnessing a renewed push for measurable results, with over ₦100 billion in previously untapped matching grants now mobilised to improve schools, strengthen teacher capacity and...
Gummi Residents Cheer Troops As Military Recovers Eight Motorcycles From Bandits
Public support can prove crucial to counter-terrorism efforts, and residents of Gummi town in Zamfara State demonstrated that solidarity on Thursday as they applauded troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA...
TCN, NSCDC Strengthen Security Alliance As Vandals Target Katsina Transmission Towers
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The growing threat of vandalism to Nigeria’s power infrastructure has prompted renewed collaboration between the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps...
HIV Misinformation Threatens Public Health Gains, ANSACA Warns Residents
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As social media increasingly shapes public understanding of health issues, the spread of unverified HIV statistics could undermine awareness efforts and fuel misinformation, the Anambra State AIDS Control Agency (ANSACA)...
Sokoto Moves To Impose Stiffer Penalties On Bandit Informants, Plans Security Command Centre
As security forces intensify the fight against banditry, Sokoto State is turning its attention to those who sustain criminal networks from within communities by providing intelligence and...
Sokoto Unveils ₦27.1bn Security Arsenal As Defence Minister Sends Tough Message To Bandits
The battle against insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West has received a major boost as Sokoto State rolled out billions of naira worth of armoured vehicles, motorcycles and tactical...
Court Orders EFCC To Pay Ex-Minister Agunloye ₦10m Over Defamatory $6bn Fraud Claim
A court has ruled that anti-corruption agencies must distinguish between criminal allegations and sensational claims, ordering the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to pay ₦10 million...
US Congressman Identifies Fulani Militants As Leading Threat To Nigerian Christians
Nigeria’s persistent security crisis has drawn renewed international scrutiny, with a United States lawmaker calling for greater attention to attacks on Christian communities, particularly in the Middle Belt.
US Congressman...
Appeal Court Postpones Judgment In Mark, Aregbesola’s ADC Leadership Dispute
The legal battle over control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been prolonged after the Court of Appeal in Abuja postponed judgment on an appeal challenging the protection of...
Police Track Fleeing Driver To Abuja, Recover Employer’s Stolen Car
A driver’s attempt to disappear with his employer’s car ended in Abuja after detectives tracked him across state lines and recovered the stolen vehicle.
The Ondo State Police Command said the...
AIG Backs NAWOJ’s WINSEC Summit, Pushes Stronger Media-Security Alliance
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
As Nigeria confronts increasingly complex security challenges, stronger collaboration between security agencies and the media is emerging as a critical tool for building public trust and promoting national stability.
Assistant Inspector-General...
FG Targets 100 Million Unregistered Nigerians In Nationwide Digital ID Push
Nigeria’s drive for inclusive governance and effective national planning is confronting a major challenge, with about 100 million citizens yet to be captured in the country’s digital identity system.
The...
Critical Illness Should Not Bankrupt Families, FG Pushes New Financing Model For Intensive Care
For many Nigerian families, a medical emergency is not only a fight for survival but also a potential journey into financial hardship — a challenge the...
TCN Repairs Zaria-Funtua Transmission Line Without Disrupting Power Supply
Nigeria’s electricity transmission infrastructure has received a maintenance boost as engineers successfully repaired critical components of the Zaria-Funtua 132kV transmission line without interrupting bulk power supply.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN)...
CLO Urges Anambra Traders To Embrace Integrity, Responsible Citizenship
The push for a more accountable society must extend beyond government to marketplaces and individual conduct, the Civil Liberties Organisation (CLO) has said, urging traders and citizens to embrace integrity in...
Nigeria, Japan Deepen Sports Ties With Badminton Equipment Donation
Nigeria’s drive to discover and develop the next generation of badminton stars has received a boost with the donation of equipment from Japan to strengthen grassroots and elite development programmes.
The Badminton...
Glasgow 2026: Odobeatu Dangles $2,000 Bonus To Inspire Nigerian Swimmers
Private-sector support for Nigerian athletes has received a boost ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, as sports enthusiast Joseph Odobeatu Anayo announced cash rewards for swimmers who reach the podium...
Imo Police Arrest 184 Suspects, Smash Kidnap Gang, Recover Arms Cache
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A sustained intelligence-led crackdown on violent crime in Imo State has yielded major results, with police arresting 184 suspects, rescuing kidnapped victims and recovering a significant cache of...
FCC Pushes Reform Agenda As Omidiran Targets Public Trust, National Cohesion
The Federal Character Commission (FCC) is seeking to rebuild public confidence and strengthen national cohesion through reforms aimed at making the institution more transparent, responsive and effective.
FCC Executive Chairman,...
EU, Switzerland, France Deepen Support For Conflict-Hit Communities In Yobe
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
International development partners are stepping up efforts to move conflict-affected communities in Northeast Nigeria beyond humanitarian assistance towards long-term recovery, economic resilience and sustainable development.
A joint delegation of the...
Troops Arrest Corrections Officer Over Alleged Arms Trafficking In Enugu
The battle against illegal arms proliferation in Nigeria’s South-East has taken a significant turn with the arrest of a senior corrections officer allegedly linked to an arms trafficking syndicate.
Troops of...
NELFUND Moves To Digital Tuition Tokens To End Double Payments
Nigeria’s student loan scheme is set for a major payment overhaul as the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) plans to introduce a digital token system aimed at curbing double tuition...
