41 Northern Schools Closed Amid Banditry Attacks
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf condemns school closures in northern Nigeria due to banditry. Learn how insecurity threatens education development and what solutions are needed.
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ACF Chair Calls for Amnesty Approach to Northern Insecurity
ACF Chairman Bashir Dalhatu urges Federal Government to combine negotiation with military action against bandits, citing Niger Delta amnesty success. Read more.
Bandits Kill Woman, Kidnap Residents in Kano Village
Armed bandits storm Yankamaye village in Kano, killing elderly woman and kidnapping residents. Governor Yusuf vows to confront security threats. Read latest details.
Bandits kill grandmother, kidnap four in Kano attack
Bandits killed a 60-year-old woman and kidnapped four villagers in Yankamaye, Kano. Military rescued seven victims as Senator Barau demands security action. Read full details.
Bandits kill mother, abduct son in Kano attack
Armed bandits storm Yankamaye village in Kano, killing a woman and kidnapping three people just hours after one victim criticized insecurity politicization. Read the full report.
Defence Minister Reports Security Progress in Northwest
Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru reveals measurable security improvements in Northwest Nigeria while acknowledging ongoing threats. Read how communities are recovering under Renewed Hope Agenda.
Ganduje rejects Kano govt's arrest call as political
Ex-Governor Ganduje dismisses Kano government's arrest demand, calling it reckless and politically motivated. He accuses Governor Yusuf of neglecting insecurity.
Ganduje slams Kano govt over arrest demands
Former APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje rejects Kano government's call for his arrest over alleged militia comments, accusing Governor Yusuf of incompetence on security.
Ganduje, Barau Reject Kano Govt's Insecurity Allegations
Former APC Chairman Ganduje and Deputy Senate President Barau dismiss Kano government's claims they worsened insecurity. They urge focus on real security threats, not politics.
Governor Mohammed warns criminals against insecurity in Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed issues a stern warning to criminals, vowing they will not turn the state into a theatre of insecurity. Read his full speech and security strategy.
CSN Slams ADC Over Nigeria Security Comments
Citizens for Secure Nation criticizes African Democratic Congress for exploiting Nigeria's insecurity crisis for political gain. Read full analysis of the security debate.
Kano Fire Service Rescues Elderly Woman from Well
Kano State Fire Service successfully rescued 65-year-old Khadija Muhammad after she fell into a well in Gafiyawa town. The emergency response team acted swiftly following a distress call. Learn about safety measures to prevent such incidents.
Kano Gov supports Tinubu's security emergency declaration
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf welcomes President Tinubu's national security emergency. Read how Kano is combating banditry in border communities and ensuring citizen safety.
NDYC urges Tinubu to create security task force
Following the successful rescue of 24 Kebbi schoolgirls, the Niger Delta Youth Congress calls on President Tinubu to establish a Special Presidential Security Task Force on Banditry and Kidnapping.
Youths Urge FG to Create Special Court for Bandits
CONYSSA urges President Tinubu to establish a special court for bandits and kidnappers to fast-track trials and curb Nigeria's insecurity, following recent mass abductions.
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.
Gwarzo donates N10m, digital labs to Alliance Française
Prof. Adamu Gwarzo donates a fully equipped two-storey building and N10 million to Alliance Française Kano, boosting bilingual education and cultural exchange in Northern Nigeria. Discover how this transforms French learning.
Kano Free Trade Zone Hits N18.8b Revenue in 2025
Kano Free Trade Zone reports N18.8 billion revenue from Jan-Oct 2025, signaling growth in Nigeria's non-oil sector. Discover how this achievement boosts economic diversification.
Northern Groups Accuse Foreign Actors of Fueling Attacks
The Coalition of Northern Groups accuses foreign and local actors of a coordinated plot to destabilize Northern Nigeria through violence and propaganda. Read the full statement and demands.
Tinubu Demands End to Open Grazing, Weapons Surrender
President Tinubu announces a nationwide security emergency, mandates ranching over open grazing, and orders massive police and military recruitment to combat banditry.
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.
Ganduje Urges Swift Action Against Kano Banditry
Former APC Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje urges Governor Yusuf to tackle rising banditry in Kano communities. Learn about security strategies needed to protect lives.
Army seizes 108.8kg cannabis, arrests courier in Kogi
Nigerian Army troops intercept a drug courier in Kogi, seizing 108.8kg of cannabis. Suspect and exhibits handed to NDLEA. A major blow against crime and banditry.
Shehu Sani Warns Northern Leaders on Insecurity Politics
Former Senator Shehu Sani accuses northern elite of exploiting security crises for 2027 elections. He reveals root causes: Almajiri, poverty, illiteracy. Read full analysis.
FCTA Denies School Closure Rumors, Suspends Official
FCT Administration dismisses false school closure reports, suspends Education Secretary. Minister Wike takes swift action to maintain academic stability. Parents urged to ignore rumors.
Bandits Kidnap 8 in Kano Village Attack
Armed bandits kidnapped eight residents in Biresawa village, Kano State. Victims include women and teenagers. Security agencies were alerted beforehand. Read full details.
Rethinking Nigeria's Security Strategy Against Insurgency
Nigeria's persistent insurgency demands a shift from conventional warfare to asymmetric tactics combining intelligence, technology, and community engagement for national stability.
Kano Deputy Governor: Media Must Push Leaders on Security
Kano Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo calls on Nigerian media to hold leaders accountable for worsening insecurity. He demands increased scrutiny of security chiefs and technology use.
Shehu Sani: Northern Leaders Playing Politics With Insecurity
Former Senator Shehu Sani accuses Northern elites of exploiting security challenges for 2027 elections, urges confrontation of root causes like poverty and illiteracy.
Shehu Sani Blasts Northern Leaders Over Insecurity
Ex-Senator Shehu Sani accuses Northern elites of exploiting insecurity for 2027 polls. He urges leaders to tackle root causes like poverty and illiteracy instead of playing politics with bloodshed.
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