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.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.
Troops recover a soldier's body and weapons in Taraba after an ambush. Search continues for one missing personnel as the Army vows to sustain operations. Read the full details.
Gunmen ambushed a police patrol in Nasarawa, killing an inspector and two civilians. The attackers stole an AK-47 rifle. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.
The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas leads a strategic security mission to Cameroon with Senators Kalu and Abdullahi to strengthen border cooperation against terrorism and crime. Details emerge.
A policeman was killed and soldiers wounded when bandits attacked a joint security team in Kaduna's Kubau LGA. The team was returning from a grazing reserve assignment.
MATAN Food Bank launches an automated digital initiative to provide direct food access for over 40 million Nigerians, backed by the House of Representatives. Read how this plan tackles the nation's food crisis.
Governor Peter Mbah launches hi-tech drones, bulletproof gear, and patrol vehicles to make Enugu the safest state in Nigeria. See the full security upgrade details.
Unknown gunmen attacked police patrol teams on Abatete-Eziowelle Road, burning vehicles and causing panic. Anambra Police Commissioner orders enhanced security across state.
West Virginia National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, 20, critically wounded in DC ambush after volunteering Thanksgiving duty. Suspect identified as Afghan refugee. Read full details.
Armed assailants wearing military-style uniforms ambushed a joint police patrol in Anambra, leading to a shootout that left one officer injured and a patrol vehicle burnt. Police confirm incident and heighten security.
Nigerian lawmakers declare security system near collapse, demand death penalty for kidnappers and sweeping security reforms amid escalating nationwide attacks.
Nigerian Army troops foiled a bandit ambush in Lokoja, rescuing a kidnapped victim found in distress. The operation neutralized one bandit and recovered an AK-47 rifle. Support security efforts with credible information.
Northern Nigeria's 19 governors schedule crucial security meeting with traditional rulers in Kaduna to address escalating attacks and kidnappings. Citizens urged to support security agencies.
Nigerian VIPs express security concerns after President Tinubu orders police escort withdrawal. Many doubt NSCDC's capability to provide adequate protection amid rising insecurity.
Five police officers killed, two injured as herdsmen ambush tactical team in Bauchi. Police confirm several attackers neutralized during the gun battle in Sabon Sara village.
President Bola Tinubu held an extended security meeting with service chiefs, reviewing reports and taking decisive actions to stabilize affected areas and protect all Nigerians.
President Bola Tinubu holds extended security meeting with military chiefs amid rising kidnappings and attacks. Read details of presidential directives and public reactions.
Five Nigerian police officers were killed and two injured in a brutal ambush by armed bandits in Bauchi State. The officers were on patrol duty when attacked. Read full details.
Nigerian Senate and South-West leaders unite at Lagos security summit, calling for state police, tech-driven Amotekun, and community-focused strategies to combat rising insecurity. A collaborative approach is essential for safeguarding the region.
The Nigerian Bar Association demands immediate security reforms following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and killing of a General in Borno. Read their urgent call to action.
Islamic State West Africa Province militants execute Brigadier General Musa Uba after ambush in Damboa. Army initially denied abduction claims. Security analyst confirms tragic development.
Nigerian troops successfully fought through terrorist ambush in Wajiroko, Borno State. Two soldiers and two CJTF members killed in the encounter. Army dismisses abduction claims.
Nigerian Army refutes claims of brigade commander's abduction after Damboa road ambush. Two soldiers, two CJTF members killed in terrorist confrontation. Read full details.
ISWAP militants ambush Nigerian security forces in Borno, killing 2 soldiers and 2 militia members. 70+ terrorists eliminated in retaliatory airstrikes. Read latest security updates.
Suspected armed robbers ambushed security patrol in Nasarawa, killing police inspector Christopher Enoh and two vigilantes. The attackers stole an AK-47 rifle before fleeing.
Kaduna State Government reveals successful negotiation efforts leading to the release of approximately 500 kidnapped victims across the state in recent security operations.
Top security chiefs from Nigeria's Department of State Services gather in Kaduna to develop new counter-terrorism strategies amid growing security challenges across the nation.