Nigerian troops repel a coordinated ISWAP/JAS attack on Maiduguri-Damboa Road using drones & IEDs. Simultaneous ops in Kaduna, Plateau see kidnappers arrested, a Reverend and family rescued. Latest security updates inside.
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
Nigeria's secret police, the SSS, arrested two suspected ISWAP terrorists in Lagos on December 21. Experts warn of the group's expansion efforts beyond the Northeast. Get the full details.
State Security Services (SSS) operatives arrested two suspected ISWAP terrorists, Modu Gana and Ibrahim Dugge, in Apapa, Lagos. The suspects reportedly fled the North-east. Read for details.
Nigerian Army troops and Civilian JTF foil attack, kill 17 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Konduga, Borno. Read the full report on the successful military operation.
Nigeria's government has officially classified kidnappers and armed groups as terrorists, enabling full counterterrorism measures. The move follows diplomatic resolution with the US.
Nigerian Army troops and CJTF neutralized 21 ISWAP terrorists in a fierce gun battle along Damboa-Maiduguri Road. Read the full details of the operation.
Nigerian Army troops and Civilian JTF eliminate 21 ISWAP terrorists in a fierce gunfight along Damboa-Maiduguri Road. Read the full details of the operation.
Nigerian Army thwarts attack, arrests two suspects supplying food and drinks to Boko Haram/ISWAP in Borno. Read the full details of the successful operations.
President Tinubu unveils a sweeping counterterrorism doctrine, listing armed groups, kidnappers, enablers, and complicit leaders as terrorists. Read the full list and implications.
Nigerian Army troops in Borno intercepted two vans carrying weapons and vital supplies for ISWAP terrorists. Read the full details of the intelligence-led operation and the items recovered.
Nigerian Army troops and CJTF intercepted two vans carrying supplies for ISWAP in Yobe. Items seized include tyres, food, and cash. Read the full details of the operation.
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
President Tinubu presents a massive ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget, declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists, and outlines plans for economic consolidation. Read the full details.
Terror group ISWAP executes a Yawal Kawa chief after accusing him of loyalty to Nigeria's government and army. Security analyst Brant Philip reports on the abduction and killing.
Terrorists abduct newly elected Borno officials & passengers on deadly Biu-Buni Yadi road. Authorities urged to intensify rescue efforts. Read more.
Nigerian troops have eliminated three terrorists and recovered weapons in Zamfara State during Operation Forest Sanity IV. Read the full report on the latest military success.
A suicide bomber detonated an explosive device at a military checkpoint in Pulka, Borno, killing five soldiers. The attack is linked to ISWAP. Read more for details.
A Nigerian Muslim, Umar Mohammed Nasiru, says relentless violence by terror groups makes it hard to defend Islam's peaceful nature. Read his full statement and analysis.
Nigerian journalist Ahmad Salkida details Boko Haram's adaptive financial model, from community donations to criminal enterprises, explaining its resilience against military pressure. Read the full analysis.
Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has vehemently denied an online report linking him to terrorism financiers. He calls for a retraction and apology or faces legal proceedings.
Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi claims wealthy foreign actors support bandits, worsening Nigeria's insecurity. He advocates for addressing root causes and strategic force. Read his full analysis.
Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa declares an end to ransom payments and negotiations with terrorists, citing it fuels insecurity. He outlines a multi-faceted security strategy.
In a major nationwide offensive, the Nigerian Army neutralised 8 terrorists, arrested 51 suspects, and rescued 27 victims. Get the full details on the operations across multiple states.
Gunmen on motorcycles abducted passengers from two vehicles on Wawa-Luma Road in Borgu LGA. The attack lasted for hours without security intervention. Read the full report.
Ohanaeze Ndigbo praises President Tinubu for security improvements in Southeast Nigeria, warns of potential ISWAP incursions, and calls for local vigilante groups across 95 councils.
Nigerian Air Force strikes neutralize terrorists in Katsina and Chibok. Army arrests rogue police officer in Taraba. Read the latest on Nigeria's security operations.
Prophet Sam Olu Alo reveals why genuine local hunters hold the solution to Nigeria's security crisis. Learn how traditional knowledge and community cooperation can reclaim farmlands from terrorists.
Niger State lawmaker reveals terrorists now control Kainji National Park, using it as base for attacks. Demands military intervention after escaping assassination attempt.
ISWAP terrorists demand N10 million ransom for 13 teenage female farmers abducted in Borno. Community appeals for government help amid poverty crisis. #BornoKidnapping