The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has challenged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Defence Minister Christopher Musa and other senior government officials to travel by road without armed security escorts if the…
A coalition of northern civic groups has come to the defence of Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (retd.), following criticism of comments he made during a recent interview…
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has apologised to Nigerian security personnel following controversial remarks he made at the Nigerian Bar Association’s 66th Annual General Conference.…
The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Rantan Ward, Bebeji Local Government Area of Kano State, Alhaji Garba Buba, has been killed after suspected gunmen attacked the community. Another…
Human rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, has criticised the Nigerian Bar Association’s decision to invite social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to…
The Nigeria Police Force has challenged social commentator Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to provide evidence supporting allegations that police officers at checkpoints may be passing information about…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has urged the Federal Government to take decisive action against those responsible for the latest killings in Sokoto State, calling on authorities to move beyond…
Nigerian music icon 2Baba has condemned the continued killings in Benue State and called for collective action to end attacks on communities in Otukpo. Nigerian music star Innocent Idibia, popularly…
Former Kano State Governor and NDC vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has commended the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria for speaking out about economic hardship and…
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu amid the ongoing debate over Nigeria’s economic and security challenges, while describing Catholic bishops as the conscience of the country.…
The Supreme Council for Sharia in Nigeria has urged the Federal Government and National Assembly to broaden consultations before proceeding with the establishment of state police. The council warned against…
Panic broke out in Affa community, Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, after suspected gunmen invaded a Catholic church during Sunday Mass and abducted three people. The incident occurred…
Archbishop John Onaiyekan has revealed details of a tense meeting between President Bola Tinubu and Catholic bishops, saying the President rejected their assessment of Nigeria’s economic hardship, insecurity and political…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Peter Obi has declared that he would have personally gone into the forest where abducted pupils and teachers from…
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to focus on addressing Nigeria’s worsening hunger, insecurity, unemployment and economic challenges…
At least seven worshippers were killed and several other residents abducted after heavily armed bandits attacked Tsamaye village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, invading a mosque…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to focus on tackling terrorism, banditry and kidnapping rather than engaging in political battles with opposition parties, following the…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, Nigeria Police Force and intelligence agencies to intensify operations and track down those responsible for the deadly attack on Naridon Village…
Fresh violence has erupted in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, where suspected armed herdsmen reportedly killed two people in one community before launching another attack that has left…
NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso says a Peter Obi-led administration would combine dialogue with stronger security operations and intelligence gathering to tackle Nigeria’s security challenges. The vice-presidential candidate of the…
The United States House of Representatives has approved an amendment seeking to withhold 100% of U.S. assistance to Nigeria until the Federal Government demonstrates measurable progress in preventing violence, protecting…
The Federal Government has introduced a new operational framework to strengthen the rehabilitation and reintegration of former terrorists and other individuals involved in armed violence, saying the initiative is designed…
The Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) in Barkin Ladi LGA of Plateau State, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has disclosed that the nine people killed during Saturday…
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and former Senate President David Mark has called on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive steps to halt the renewed…
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned the renewed attacks in Benue and Plateau states, describing the killings as “painful” and “deeply disturbing.” He urged…
The traditional ruler of Otukpo Kingdom, Och’Otukpo Odu, Chief John Eimonye, has ordered all herders to vacate every part of the kingdom with immediate effect following a deadly attack on…
The Senate has called on the Federal Government to immediately suspend the rehabilitation and reintegration of former Boko Haram members, urging authorities to prioritise the arrest and prosecution of terrorists…
At least two residents have been killed after heavily armed gunmen invaded Rumuodogo 2 Community in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State during a late-night raid. The attackers reportedly…
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to either resign or abandon any plan to seek re-election in 2027, accusing…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has defended his decision to use his global platform to spotlight Nigeria’s insecurity, saying he refuses to remain silent while children continue to be abducted across the…
No fewer than six people have been killed and more than 30 villages deserted following a series of attacks by suspected bandits in Danchadi District of Bodinga Local Government Area,…
Former Secretary to the Benue State Government (SSG), Professor David Salifu, has died after sustaining gunshot injuries during an ambush by suspected bandits along the Wukari–Makurdi highway, in another deadly…
The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor William Kumuyi, has urged Nigerians to place their trust in God as the ultimate solution to the country’s insecurity and…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has defended President Bola Tinubu against criticism over worsening insecurity, saying the President has fulfilled his…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has endorsed the proposed death penalty for kidnappers and bandits in Edo State, throwing his support behind Governor Monday Okpebholo’s plan to strengthen the state’s response to…
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed an Imam and three other residents and abducted 12 people during an overnight attack on Illela Dawagware village in Goronyo Local Government Area…
Several members of the Iru Ekun security outfit linked to Yoruba Nation campaigner Sunday Igboho were reportedly injured after suspected cross-border bandits ambushed them during an operation inside the Old…
The Federal Government says it is deploying every available measure, including international collaboration, to secure the safe return of teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo…
The attacks occurred across Kachia and Kajuru local government areas, worsening insecurity concerns in rural Kaduna communities. Armed attackers locally referred to as bandits have killed four people and abducted…
Authorities acted after intelligence reports warned of a planned abduction targeting students in Akoko-Edo. The Edo State Government has ordered the immediate closure of three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo Local…
The House of Representatives says Nigeria’s security leadership should step aside if the worsening insecurity situation continues within a defined timeframe. The House of Representatives has called on Nigeria’s service…
The police directive targets unregistered vehicles as part of ongoing security enforcement measures. Inspector General of Police, Disu, has reportedly ordered the seizure of vehicles operating without number plates as…
Cleric urges Lagos State Government to adopt stricter security measures amid rising security concerns. Popular cleric, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has issued a warning to the Lagos State Government over what…
Several state governments are strengthening forest surveillance amid growing security challenges State governments across Nigeria have continued the deployment of forest guards as part of efforts to improve security around…
The South-West chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over the growing insecurity affecting different parts of the country, urging governments and other stakeholders to take…
The revered Yoruba monarch says traditional institutions must play a more active role in confronting insecurity across the region. The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has urged Yoruba traditional…
The child was reportedly kidnapped after armed men invaded Ugbosi Quarters in Idogun, Ondo State, late at night. Tension has spread across parts of Ondo State following the abduction of…
The traditional ruler says communities must take lawful steps to defend themselves amid persistent insecurity. The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Muhammad Samaila Mera, has urged residents of his emirate to…
Paul Ibe called on security agencies to question Yoruba Nation campaigner Sunday Adeyemo over alleged claims concerning politicians backing kidnappers. Media adviser to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe,…
The lawmaker says many political leaders are detached from the realities facing ordinary Nigerians as insecurity continues to threaten schools across the country. Hon. Bamidele Salam has criticised Nigeria’s political…