Gunmen kidnap bride, baby, 13 others in Sokoto
Armed bandits kidnapped 14 people including a bride, her bridesmaids and a baby in Sokoto. Read about Nigeria's escalating security crisis and government response.
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Bandits kidnap bride, guests in Sokoto wedding attack
Armed bandits stormed Chacho village in Sokoto State, kidnapping a bride, bridesmaids and wedding guests during midnight raid. Read full details of the heartbreaking incident.
Police Arrest Suspected Cultists in Sokoto Operation
Sokoto police arrest 3 suspected cult members from 'Sai Malam' group, uncover WhatsApp recruitment channel for criminal activities. Commissioner assures continued security efforts.
Sokoto Bandit Attack: Chairman Denies Mass Killings
Rabah LGA Chairman refutes reports of mass killings in Tofa Village attack. Security forces engaged bandits, two injured, two women abducted. Read official statement.
Lawmakers Condemn Tinubu Over Bandit Negotiations
Nigerian lawmakers openly criticized President Tinubu's approach to bandit attacks, rejecting negotiations and demanding accountability for troop withdrawal in Kebbi. Read the full details of the security crisis.
Nigeria Senate Seeks Death Penalty for Kidnappers
Nigerian Senate recommends death sentence for kidnappers without fine option. Security committees to probe military withdrawal in Kebbi school attack and General Uba's death.
Kebbi: Freed Maga Schoolgirls Not Sexually Abused
Kebbi State confirms 24 rescued Maga schoolgirls show no signs of sexual abuse after 8-day captivity. Medical reports confirm safety as parents reunite with children. Read the full story.
No Sexual Abuse Found in Rescued Kebbi Schoolgirls
Kebbi Government confirms all 24 rescued Maga schoolgirls are medically cleared with no sexual abuse. Governor and President collaborated on successful rescue operation after 8-day ordeal.
Kebbi Students Release: 4 Nigerians Share Observations
Nigerians react to video of released Kebbi students, raising questions about their calm demeanor and unusual rescue circumstances. Read their detailed observations.
Atiku: Schoolgirls Release No Victory, Terrorists Running Govt
Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns FG's celebration of Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, saying terrorists now operate as alternative government in Nigeria. Read full analysis.
Kebbi Schoolgirls Freed: No Ransom Paid
President Tinubu confirms 24 Kebbi schoolgirls rescued from kidnappers without ransom payment. Security to be bolstered in vulnerable areas following the attack.
Kidnapped Kebbi Schoolgirls Successfully Rescued
Breaking: 24 schoolgirls kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi state have been rescued. Security sources confirm their freedom. Full details emerging.
Man Arrested for Killing 14-Year-Old Qur'anic Student
Kebbi State Police confirm arrest of suspect in brutal murder of 14-year-old Qur'anic student. Investigation ongoing to determine motive behind the attack.
Aliyu Receives Sokoto Contingent, Donates Bus
Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu welcomed state athletes after their victories, commended their dedication, and donated a 36-seater bus to Sokoto United FC to boost sports development.
Lakurawa's Expanding Control in Northwest Nigeria
Exclusive investigation reveals Lakurawa's brutal governance system in Sokoto and Kebbi states. Religious manipulation, phone inspections, and forced zakat payments create climate of fear. Read the shocking details.
Mass Kidnappings Force Multiple States to Close Schools
Kebbi and Plateau states shut schools amid security crisis as international pressure mounts on FG over mass abductions. Pope condemns kidnappings, Tinubu orders police reforms.
8 Farmers Abducted by Bandits in Kebbi Attack
Gunmen suspected from Zamfara kidnapped eight farmers in Kebbi's Gandun Wasagu. One victim shot, now hospitalized. Security forces in pursuit. #SecurityCrisis
Kanu's Lawyer Speaks After Sokoto Prison Visit
Nnamdi Kanu's lawyer Maxwell Opara visits IPOB leader in Sokoto prison, reveals urgent appeal plans and challenges transfer decision. Read latest developments.
Kebbi University Closes Over Security Threats After Abductions
Abdullahi Fodio University in Kebbi State shuts down immediately following abduction of 24 students at Maga school. President Tinubu sends VP Shettima to assess situation.
National Assembly Silent Amid Schoolgirl Abductions
Northern women's group VIEW demands accountability as 25 students kidnapped in Kebbi. Where is Nigeria's National Assembly during this security crisis?
Sokoto's Agricultural Revolution: Desert to Export Hub
Governor Ahmed Aliyu is transforming Sokoto State into a major agro-export hub through irrigation, value addition, and strategic trade links. Discover how this SMART Agenda is creating jobs and boosting the economy.
Sokoto's African Locust Trees Face Dual Threat
Military counter-insurgency operations and severe flooding endanger African locust trees in Sokoto, threatening livelihoods and biodiversity. Learn how this crisis impacts local communities.
Kebbi Police Warn Against Protest for Abducted Schoolgirls
Kebbi State Police warn against planned protests for abducted Maga schoolgirls, citing fragile security and ongoing rescue efforts. Urge public cooperation.
Nnamdi Kanu Moved to Sokoto Prison Facility
IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu transferred from DSS detention in Abuja to Sokoto prison. Lawyer Aloy Ejimakor raises concerns about distance from legal team. Full details emerging.
Tinubu cancels G20 trip over security concerns
President Tinubu cancels his South Africa G20 Summit trip to address security crises in Kebbi and Kwara. Vice President Shettima leads delegation instead.
Tinubu sends Matawalle to Kebbi over schoolgirls abduction
President Tinubu orders Defence Minister Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi following abduction of 24 schoolgirls. Minister's experience in handling mass kidnappings cited as key reason for deployment.
Bandits Kill Sokoto Leader, Abduct Mothers & Babies
Bandits loyal to Bello Turji attacked Kurawa village in Sokoto, killing a community leader and abducting 15 people, including nursing mothers and their infants. Read more on this tragic security breach.
Cholera Outbreak Claims 10 Lives in Adamawa
Rural communities in Adamawa face devastating cholera outbreak with 10 confirmed deaths. Victims describe drinking unsafe water and using makeshift remedies as government aid fails to reach remote villages.
Omah Lay: Prayers Alone Won't Save Nigeria
Afrobeats star Omah Lay delivers powerful message on Nigeria's security crisis, saying citizens must demand action. Read reactions and celebrity responses.
Bandits Abduct 9, Injure 1 in Sokoto Attack
Armed bandits attacked Tarah community in Sokoto, abducting nine people and injuring one. The assault occurred after local vigilantes were redeployed, leaving residents vulnerable.
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