Former Minister Oby Ezekwesili criticizes the Tinubu administration for negotiating with bandits instead of defeating them. She calls for transparency and an end to the 'abduction industry'. Read her full analysis.
Minister commends President Tinubu's leadership in securing freedom for all 280 abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary's School in Niger State after a month-long ordeal. Read the full story.
Relief and grief in Ibeto as 17 residents, including a lawyer, are freed after 86 days in bandit captivity. One victim did not survive. Read the full story.
Niger State Police rescue two women kidnapped in Abuja, found abandoned on Abuja-Kaduna expressway. Victims sprayed with chemical, robbed after ransom failed. Full story.
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
NBS data shows a 2.57% year-on-year drop in diesel prices for November 2025. Discover which states paid the most and least for AGO.
Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.
Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, received 130 rescued pupils and teachers from St. Mary's school. The children were freed in a joint security operation. Read the full story of their safe return.
The final 130 children from the St. Mary's school mass abduction have been handed over to authorities. Read the full details on the rescue and Nigeria's ongoing security challenges.
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun commends President Bola Tinubu for the safe release of all 230 abducted students from St. Mary's Catholic School, Papiri. Read how this marks a victory against insecurity.
The final group of pupils and teachers abducted from St. Mary's school in Niger State have been released. Read the full story of their rescue and reunion with families.
Nigerian authorities secure release of 130 Catholic schoolchildren kidnapped in November. All captives now free, ending a weeks-long crisis that revived memories of Chibok.
The final group of 130 kidnapped pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State have been freed. Authorities credit sustained security pressure for the successful release. Read the full details.
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
PINL security firm provides free medical outreach and palliatives to over 800 persons in Bayelsa host communities. The initiative aims to secure pipelines and mitigate flooding impacts. Read more.
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
Yoruba actor Fatai Oodua (Lalude) sparks debate by claiming kidnapping in Nigeria is a matter of fate. He argues it's not the government's failure and advises citizens to stay vigilant. Read his full controversial take.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disengages 30 aides to reorganise his administration for efficiency under the New Niger agenda. Read details of the strategic shake-up.
Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago appeals for prayers for the safe return of the remaining abducted pupils of St Mary's Catholic School, Papiri. He made the call at a dinner with journalists.
Niger State Police have charged eight individuals for child trafficking and kidnapping. The syndicate allegedly stole and sold children from Lambata. Read the shocking details.
Niger State Police arrest suspected kidnapper Aminu Ahmed for abducting three children in Kontagora and collecting over N2 million in ransom. Full details of his confessions inside.
Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the full details of the rescue operation and the ongoing efforts to free the remaining captives.
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the latest details on the rescue and the ongoing crisis.
The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State earlier this year. Read the full details of the rescue operation.
Fear of banditry and kidnapping is tearing apart family and social bonds in Nigeria, forcing separations and disrupting traditions. Read how communities are coping.