Military Records Major Breakthroughs Against Terrorists
Nigerian military intensifies operations in the Northwest, neutralizing terrorists, arresting a key arms dealer, and rescuing kidnapped victims. A renewed push for peace and security.
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DSS Questions Datti Baba-Ahmed Over Inciting Comments
Nigeria's DSS has invited Labour Party vice-presidential candidate Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed for questioning over remarks deemed inflammatory. Read the full details here.
DSS Invites Datti Baba-Ahmed Over Remarks
DSS invites Labour Party's Datti Baba-Ahmed over comments deemed inflammatory against Nigerian state. Security sources reveal concerns about constitutional crisis claims.
Court Strikes Out Nnamdi Kanu's Rights Suit Against DSS
Appeal Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's fundamental rights appeal against DSS, citing life imprisonment conviction. Read full details on this landmark ruling.
Court Rejects Nnamdi Kanu's Rights Appeal
Appeal Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu's rights violation case against DSS. The court ruled the appeal became academic after his terrorism conviction and life imprisonment sentence.
Tinubu's Lagos Security Model to Fight Terrorists
AHACCI DG Ismaila Atus expresses confidence in President Tinubu's plan to use the successful Lagos security blueprint to combat terrorism and banditry nationwide. He urges public support for the President's second-term bid.
Tinubu's 10 Security Decisions to Combat Banditry
President Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency, approves 20,000 police recruits, deploys DSS forest guards. Full list of decisive actions to protect Nigerians.
DSS: FG didn't mandate Mamu for terror talks
DSS operative reveals Tukur Mamu acted independently in Abuja-Kaduna train negotiations, benefiting financially from ransom payments. Case adjourned to 2026.
DSS: FG didn't mandate Tukur Mamu for terror talks
A DSS witness testifies that Tukur Mamu was not authorised by the Federal Government to negotiate with terrorists from the Abuja-Kaduna train attack. Read the full court details.
Tinubu Declares Security Emergency, 4 New Orders
President Tinubu declares nationwide security emergency, orders police and army recruitment, VIP guard retraining, and DSS forest guard deployment to combat banditry.
Troops arrest herders for crop destruction in Benue
Nigerian Army troops arrest two criminal herders for trespassing and destroying crops in Makurdi. Swift intervention prevents farmer-herder clash during harvest season.
Tukur Mamu Offered N50m from Terror Ransom - DSS
DSS reveals how terror leader offered Tukur Mamu N50m from ransom funds in Abuja court. Key evidence from audio recordings exposed in ongoing terrorism trial. Read full details.
DSS: Mamu Got N50m from Terrorist Ransom Fund
A DSS witness reveals Tukur Mamu received N50m from terrorists involved in the Kaduna train attack. The alleged negotiator also taught terrorists how to create websites. Read the full court details.
DSS: Mamu Got N50m from Terrorist Leader Shugaba
DSS witness reveals alleged terrorist negotiator Tukur Mamu received N50m from Abuja-Kaduna train attack ransom fund. Case adjourned to February 2026.
SERAP: DSS Illegally Invaded Our Abuja Office
SERAP reiterates DSS unlawfully invaded its Abuja office during court proceedings. Organization stands by sworn statements alleging fake names, unmarked vehicles used. Read full details.
Tinubu orders aerial cordon on forests amid kidnappings
President Tinubu deploys 24-hour aerial surveillance over Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger forests to combat kidnapping surge. Security forces coordinate air-ground operations to rescue victims and dismantle criminal networks.
Army arrests suspected kidnapper in Taraba
Nigerian Army troops arrest Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, associate of kidnapping mastermind Umar Musa, in Southern Taraba operation. Military says this marks progress in dismantling criminal networks.
SERAP: DSS unlawfully invaded our Abuja office
SERAP reaffirms DSS unlawfully invaded its Abuja office in September 2024. The organization provides evidence of false identities and unmarked vehicles used during the intrusion.
DSS, Military Free 38 Abducted Kwara Church Worshippers
Security agencies used precision tracking and strategic pressure to secure the safe release of 38 kidnapped church members in Eruku, Kwara State. Learn how intelligence coordination prevented casualties.
DSS Releases IPOB Suspect After 3 Years, Pays N5m
DSS Director General Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi orders release of Kenneth Okechukwu Nwafor detained since July 2022, awards N5 million compensation and free medical care. Read more about this justice reform.
Army Arrests Notorious Taraba Kidnapper, Exposes Syndicate
Nigerian Army troops capture suspected kidnapper Abubakar Bawa in Taraba, exposing criminal network behind violent attacks. Operation Zafin Wuta continues to dismantle terror groups.
DSS, Military Rescue 38 Eruku Church Worshippers
Presidency reveals how security forces rescued 38 kidnapped CAC church members in Eruku, Kwara state. Details of the coordinated operation and public reactions.
How DSS, Military Rescued 38 Kwara Churchgoers
Presidential aide Bayo Onanuga reveals how security forces secured release of 38 kidnapped churchgoers in Kwara state. Learn how the operation unfolded.
Boko Haram Attacks Borno Community, Burns Houses
Boko Haram insurgents razed houses and vehicles in Magumeri, Borno State. Troops prevented casualties as Governor Zulum declared prayer days over insecurity. Read full details.
Army arrests notorious kidnap suspect in Taraba
Nigerian troops arrest notorious kidnap suspect Umar Mus Geyi in Wukari, Taraba State. Suspect linked to multiple abductions, including Alhaji Jano's kidnapping. Military intensifies search for victims.
Army nabs kidnap kingpin in Taraba, 50 pupils escape
Nigerian Army arrests kidnap kingpin Alhaji Abubakar Bawa in Taraba. In related news, 50 of 300+ kidnapped schoolchildren escape captors in Niger State. Read latest security updates.
US Designates Venezuela's Maduro as Foreign Terrorist
Trump administration officially labels Nicolás Maduro and allies as Foreign Terrorist Organization. New designation enables stricter sanctions and military considerations. Read full analysis.
SERAP defends mandate in N5bn suit against DSS officials
SERAP tells court it promotes economic rights, not anti-government criticism, in N5bn defamation case. Case adjourned to February 19 for final addresses.
38 Kwara Church Attack Victims Rescued in Security Op
All 38 worshippers abducted in the Eruku church attack have been rescued. Kwara Governor commended DSS director Michael Oganwu for frontline leadership. Read details.
Police Arrest Vigilante Commander, Herdsman in Benue
Benue Police arrest three suspects including vigilante commander over deadly Anwule community attack. Key arrests made in ongoing security operation. Read details.
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