Soldiers Arrest 46 Illegal Immigrants in Ogun Operation
Troops of the Nigerian Army and other agencies arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun State, including nationals from Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Senegal.
Category : Security
Police Rescue Abducted Ondo Community Leader
Ondo police launch rescue for Baale of Ode Eriya, abducted by six gunmen. Wife injured, treated. Search ongoing.
Bandits Attack Kwara Communities, Abduct Residents, Kill One
Armed bandits attacked communities in Isin and Ifelodun LGAs of Kwara State, abducting several residents and killing one person. Police yet to comment.
Kano Fire Destroys Properties Worth Millions
A late-night fire in Kano State destroyed properties worth millions of Naira. The blaze started from an electrical spark in a salvage yard and spread to commercial buildings.
Indian Sailors, Ship Convicted for Cocaine Import
A Federal High Court in Lagos convicted 11 Indian sailors and their vessel for importing 31.5 kg of cocaine. Fines and restitution total nearly $6 million.
Malema says xenophobic attacks state-sponsored in South Africa
Julius Malema claims xenophobic violence in South Africa is state-sponsored, accusing police of enabling attacks. Government plans to charge foreign governments for deportations spark debate.
More Soldiers to Be Deployed in Anambra Soon: Soludo
Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo announces plans to deploy additional soldiers to combat rising insecurity, including attacks by gunmen and separatists.
Navy Arrests Three Over Oando Pipeline Vandalism
The Nigerian Navy has arrested three suspects for vandalising the Oando-Ondewari pipeline in Bayelsa State, with a fourth suspect still at large.
Ona Judge: The Slave Who Defied President Washington
The tale of Ona Judge, who fled President George Washington's household in 1796, exposes the hypocrisy of America's founding ideals and the relentless pursuit by the nation's first leader.
Boko Haram Attack Niger Village, Kill and Kidnap Residents
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Pissa village in Niger State, killing and kidnapping residents. Military response is delayed due to a blown bridge.
Retired General Abubakar Dies in Bandit Captivity
The Katsina State Government confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died from diabetes and hypertension complications while in bandit captivity after being abducted with his wife.
Borno Reintegrates 720 Ex-Boko Haram Fighters
Borno State reintegrated 720 former Boko Haram fighters, with 992 women and 2,050 children, after deradicalisation. Total ex-insurgents reintegrated nears 10,000.
City Boy Movement threatens protesters with video evidence
City Boy Movement says it has video footage of protesters who occupied its Abuja headquarters demanding President Tinubu's resignation over insecurity, and will hand it to security agencies.
MSF Finds Widespread Sexual Abuse of Sudanese Women in Chad
Doctors Without Borders reveals widespread sexual exploitation of Sudanese refugee women in Chad, with 59 allegations and 18 staff dismissed.
Tinubu Rejects Terrorists' Demand for Kidnapped General
President Tinubu has rejected terrorists' demand to release their arrested colleagues in exchange for kidnapped ex-military spokesperson Rabe Abubakar, who died in captivity.
Zamfara Police Destroy IED Planted by Bandits on Major Road
Police in Zamfara State safely destroyed an improvised explosive device suspected to have been planted by bandits along the Kunchin Kalgo axis. The operation was based on community intelligence.
Old Imo Attack Video Recirculated as Fresh
A viral video claiming a fresh attack in Imo State is actually from January 2025. The clip shows a cult-related killing in Orsu LGA, not a recent event.
Rabe Abubakar Dies in Captivity After Kidnapping
Major-General Rabe Abubakar, former Nigerian defence spokesperson, died in kidnappers' den. He was abducted with his wife in Katsina State in May.
Boko Haram Attack Kills One, Burns School in Chibok
Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents killed a 50-year-old and set a school ablaze in Kautikari, Chibok, Borno State on Saturday evening before security operatives repelled them.
South-South Braces for Rainy Season Amid Flood Fears
Residents of South-South states fear devastating floods as rainy season begins. Poor drainage, blocked waterways, and political distractions hamper mitigation efforts despite predictions of severe flooding.
Kebbi and Benue massacres reignite Nigeria security debate
A year after the Yelewata massacre killed over 200, fresh attacks in Kebbi leave 20 dead, prompting renewed calls for security overhaul from leaders and groups.
Son Disputes Govt Claim Over General's Death
The son of late Major General Rabe Abubakar rejects Katsina State Government's claim that his father died from diabetes and hypertension, insisting he had no such history.
Boko Haram Attacks Borno School, Kills One, Torches Classrooms
Boko Haram terrorists attacked Government Day Secondary School in Kautikari, Borno, killing one person and setting classrooms ablaze. Security forces repelled the attackers.
NDLEA Arrests PWDs in Abia, Rivers for Drug Trade
NDLEA arrests two persons with disabilities in Abia and Rivers for drug trafficking, intercepts shirts soaked in liquid cocaine at Lagos airport, and seizes large quantities of drugs across Nigeria.
RCCG Urges Prison Reforms to Tackle Rising Inmate Population
RCCG's Ariyo Popoola calls for socio-economic reforms to address youth crime and prison congestion, proposing a N600m rehabilitation center.
General Rabe's Death Sparks Calls for Terrorist Punishment
Following the death of Major-General Abubakar Rabe in kidnappers' custody, rights groups demand arrest and prosecution of all kidnap networks and extreme punishment for terrorists.
Police Arrest Two Wanted Armed Robbery Suspects in Adamawa
Adamawa police arrest two suspected armed robbers, Abdulhamid Salihu and Bello Yahaya, who were on the wanted list since 2025. They were caught after a robbery in Mubi.
Rule of law and Nigerian workers' struggles in UK
The Church of England's apology for slave trade contrasts with UK's proposed immigration law extending settlement from 5 to 10-15 years, affecting Nigerian workers and violating rule of law.
Aviation Expert Urges FG to Monitor Private Airstrips More
Aviation consultant Olufemi Adeniji calls for increased monitoring of private airstrips and airports following a controversial jet landing on a road in Delta State.
Ogun Residents Fear Cholera Over Waste Crisis
Residents and traders in Ogun State warn of a potential cholera outbreak due to poor waste management, blocked drains, and indiscriminate dumping, especially during the rainy season.
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