FG Designates Kidnappers, Bandits as Terrorists
Nigeria's government has officially classified kidnappers and armed groups as terrorists, enabling full counterterrorism measures. The move follows diplomatic resolution with the US.
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 Civilian JTF eliminate 21 ISWAP terrorists in a fierce gunfight along Damboa-Maiduguri Road. Read the full details of the operation.
President Tinubu unveils a sweeping counterterrorism doctrine, listing armed groups, kidnappers, enablers, and complicit leaders as terrorists. Read the full list and implications.
A US soldier's viral tweet criticizes President Tinubu's response to Trump's threats and travel ban. Read the explosive message and mixed Nigerian reactions here.
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.
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.
Sokoto Police Command arrests 'Sai Mallam' cult leader, Mohamed Mokhtar. A shrine was uncovered with fetish items. CP Ahmed Musa warns parents about youth involvement. Read the full story.
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.
NYSC Sokoto extends service year for 16 corps members due to misconduct. Coordinator Usman Yaro announces sanctions at passing-out ceremony. Read details.
Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai criticises the launch of Muhammadu Buhari's biography at the State House, calling it divisive. He urges Nigerians to let the late president rest.
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.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari describes her late husband's infamous 'other room' remark as funny but misplaced. The revelation is part of a new biography launched in Abuja.
Fatima Buhari reveals her late father, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, suspected his office was bugged, forcing them to communicate via written notes. Details from a new biography.
A soldier was killed and two are missing after troops clashed with suspected militia in Taraba. The attack occurred while securing farmers in Takum. Read the full report.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari explains the two main reasons her late husband, ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, kept underperforming ministers and aides. Details from the new 600-page biography.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari reveals she will not remarry, calling it a pragmatic choice. Details from the new biography 'From Soldier to Statesman' unveiled in Abuja.
Skyrocketing house rents in Sokoto are forcing young men to postpone marriage, disrupting cultural norms. Single women cry out as affordable homes vanish. Read the full report.
President Bola Tinubu eulogized the late Muhammadu Buhari as a leader of integrity and discipline during the Abuja launch of his biography, 'From Soldier to Statesman'.
Aisha Buhari reveals in a new biography that late President Muhammadu Buhari once believed she planned to kill him. Get the full story and reactions from the book launch.
A Nigerian mother's tearful reunion with her son after seven years apart while he served in the US Army has gone viral. Watch the heartwarming moment of surprise and joy.
Gunmen attacked two communities in Sokoto's Sabon-Birni LGA, killing several and abducting many. The violence targeted a mosque during morning prayers. Read the full report.
The Sokoto State Government has refuted claims that Governor Ahmed Aliyu visited detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu with Abia's Alex Otti. Get the full details and official statement here.
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.
President Tinubu leads donations with N200m at the launch of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal. Read about the new 'Thank a Soldier' initiative and welfare plans.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison, urging calm and pledging intensified efforts for his release. Sultan of Sokoto supports de-escalation. Read the full story.
Abia State Governor Alex Otti visited detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu at Sokoto Correctional Centre, assuring him of intensified efforts for his freedom. Read the full details of the high-level visit and discussions.
Suspected bandits abducted a bride-to-be and her bridesmaids in Sokoto just hours before her wedding ceremony. The attack highlights growing security concerns in the region.