Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf leads Kano's multi-faceted security reform, blending spiritual intervention with modern tech and community cooperation to restore peace. Discover the state's bold new approach.
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.
Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo and Arewa Community leader Alhaji Gidado Siddiki call for peace, unity, and compassion during Christmas. They highlight interfaith harmony and economic interdependence.
In rural Igbeti, Oyo, a volunteer group tackles cultism, truancy, and drug abuse to protect students and boost school attendance. Discover their grassroots strategy.
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf launches a 2,000-member Neighbourhood Watch to combat crime, advocates for state police as a lasting solution to insecurity. Read the full story.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf launches pioneer Neighbourhood Watch corps of 2,000 youths in Kano, provides vehicles & motorcycles, and advocates for state policing as a solution to insecurity. Read more.
Security stakeholders advocate for evidence-based state policing to improve local security, rebuild trust, and ensure accountability. High-level dialogue examines prospects and challenges.
Gunmen abducted 28 travellers, including children, two princes, and a religious leader, in Wase LGA, Plateau State. Security forces are investigating. Read the full report.
Armed men abducted 28 travellers, including children, two princes, and a religious leader, in Wase LGA, Plateau State. Security agencies are investigating the night-time ambush. Read more for details.
Analysis reveals how Nigeria's centralized policing model, lacking local knowledge and trust, fuels insecurity. A shift to indigenous community policing is the strategic solution. Read more.
Suspected armed herdsmen have killed two persons and left several missing in an attack on Mbamar community, Benue State. Residents lament lack of security.
Tears flowed as 12 miners killed by suspected herdsmen were buried in Plateau State. The attack in Atosoh community has left many missing. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Chief Dr Lawrence Emareyo spreads Christmas joy in Oteri community, distributing live cows and bags of rice to the less privileged. See heartwarming reactions.
Nigeria's National Security Adviser issues urgent security alert for the 2025 festive season, prompting nationwide deployments and coordinated responses from state governors and police commands.
Suspected herdsmen killed 12 artisanal miners and abducted three in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Community leaders urge security action amid Christmas season warnings.
Women in Kula, Rivers State, protest lack of electricity and water for over two years despite hosting major oil firms. They plead for government intervention amid a health crisis.
Tension grips Abuja's Gwarinpa as a man stabs three worshippers to death at a mosque. The suspect was overpowered and lynched by angry residents. Community leaders shut the mosque and introduce new security measures.
Residents of Rini village, Zamfara, captured and lynched a bandit after a failed kidnapping operation. Security analyst confirms the incident. Read the full story.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu warns individuals or groups exploiting communities will face decisive action. Reveals 775 terrorism convictions, stresses community role in peace. Read more.
Maj-Gen. Moundhey Gadzama Ali (retd) urges serving and retired officers to support Defence Minister Christopher Musa to tackle Nigeria's security crisis. He warns against political patronage.
Peace researcher Lekan Olayiwola exposes the rising kidnappings in Nigerian schools, detailing security gaps and proposing 3 actionable solutions to protect children. Read now.
The Jasawa Community in Plateau State reveals a death toll of 4,700 Muslims from crises since 2001, citing mass graves. Governor Mutfwang states nearly 12,000 total killed. Read the full report.
The Ijir Tamen, the Tiv apex body in Taraba, warns against rising early marriages among girls and insecurity. It calls for focus on education and praises the governor's security response. Read more.
Bandits have kidnapped Ojibara of Bayagan, Oba Kamilu Salami, from his farm in Kwara State. The kidnappers are demanding N150 million ransom for his release. Read details of the shocking abduction.
Nigeria's Inspector General of Police confirms withdrawal of 11,566 officers from VIP security details following presidential directive. Officers to focus on community policing and national security.
Suspected bandits invaded Aiyetoro Kiri in Kogi State, killing two residents. Local vigilantes prevented mass abduction of students. Security operations intensified.
Over 300 members of Ntezi community in Ebonyi State fund SMART Project, providing whiteboards to public schools. This community-led initiative enhances learning and calls for government support.
Gunmen abducted 11 people including family members of a ransom-paying victim in Kwara state. Elderly woman shot dead as bandits terrorize Isapa community. Governor inaugurates security committee.
Discover how the Community cast ages compared to their characters. From Alison Brie playing younger to Chevy Chase's perfect match, explore the age gaps in this beloved NBC sitcom. Read now!
Armed men abducted 11 residents in Isapa, Kwara State, including pregnant women and children. Latest attack heightens security concerns across Nigeria. Read full details.