Jos Crisis: Unheeded Warnings Fuel Plateau Violence
An analysis of the persistent violence in Jos reveals how ignored panel reports, unaddressed root causes, and systemic failures perpetuate a tragic cycle of conflict in Plateau State.
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Jos Trader Returns N1 Million Found in Goods
A petty trader in Jos returned N1 million she discovered hidden in goods purchased at Terminus Market, guided by her Christian faith and personal values, despite her modest means.
Army Arrests Five After Stray Bullet Kills Teen at Wedding
The Nigerian Army's Operation HADIN KAI has arrested five vigilante members after a stray bullet from a wedding celebration killed a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri. The suspects are in custody for unlawful firearm use.
Rivers Communities Decry Renewed Land Grabbing Threats
Indigenes of 17 Ogoni communities, displaced in 1994, raise alarm over renewed land grabbing by foreigners and neighboring groups, threatening their ancestral lands in Rivers State.
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Imo Monarchs Support Tompolo, Rivers Youths Seek Decentralization
Traditional rulers in Imo State endorse Tompolo's pipeline surveillance team for reducing oil theft, while a Rivers youth coalition calls for decentralizing contracts to boost local jobs and security in the Niger Delta.
Troops Arrest Suspected Foreigner with Phones in Yobe
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested a suspected foreign national in Yobe State found with three mobile phones and foreign currency, raising security concerns.
Four Dead in Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Easter Crash
A tragic auto crash on Easter Sunday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Ogun State claimed four lives and injured eight others, with authorities citing tyre burst and excessive speed as causes.
Lagos Frees 43 Inmates, Steps Up Prison Reforms
Lagos State has released 43 inmates to decongest correctional facilities, part of broader justice reforms including transport upgrades and facility renovations.
Cult Clash Kills One in Port Harcourt, Police Hunt Perpetrators
A young man was killed in Port Harcourt's Diobu area on Easter Sunday due to an intra-cult rivalry, with police confirming the incident and ordering a manhunt. The clash involved factions linked to the Deybam cult group, sparking panic among residents.
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Prelate: Governors Should Copy Mbah's Security Strategy
The Prelate of Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr. Oliver Ali Aba, has praised Enugu Governor Peter Mbah's technology-based security approach, calling it a model for other state leaders to emulate in combating insecurity.
Jos: Unending Crisis of Identity and Violence on Plateau
For over two decades, Jos, Plateau State's capital, has symbolized Nigeria's unresolved tensions, with cycles of violence rooted in colonial history, economic inequality, and political failures. This article explores the deep-seated causes and ongoing imp
Delta Police Nab Cultist, Four Others in Asaba-Area Raids
Security agents in Delta State have intensified operations, arresting a cultist and four suspects in raids that recovered firearms, drugs, and weapons, as part of efforts to dismantle criminal networks.
CSOs and CAN Urge Proactive Security Solutions in Nigeria
Civil Society Organizations call for community-driven security approaches, while CAN highlights worsening insecurity in the North, following a deadly bandit attack in Kebbi State.
Jos Tragedy: Normalizing Violence and Forgetting Humanity
The Palm Sunday killings in Jos highlight Nigeria's dangerous slide into accepting violence as routine. This article warns against reducing lives to statistics and calls for urgent action to preserve national solidarity and humanity.
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Banditry Weakens Nigeria's State Structure, Report Says
A new policy analysis warns that Nigeria's escalating banditry is eroding state authority, with rising attacks and political criticism highlighting leadership failures.
Katsina Governor Holds Emergency Security Meeting After Attacks
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has called an emergency security council meeting with top officials to address recent bandit attacks, which left a police officer dead and two civilians injured in Matazu Local Council.
1,402 Nigerian Christians Killed in 96 Days: InterSociety
The International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law reveals 1,402 Christians killed and 1,800 abducted in Nigeria from January to April 2026, citing government inaction and jihadist threats.
Father Arrested for Impregnating Daughter, Illegal Abortions in Ogun
Police in Ogun State have detained a father accused of sexually abusing his daughter since 2019, resulting in five pregnancies and illegal abortions. The survivor escaped and reported the case, leading to swift arrest and investigation.
Ogun Police Arrest Man and Son for Illegal Firearm Possession
Ogun State Police Command's Quick Response Squad apprehended a 38-year-old man and his 13-year-old son for unlawful possession of a locally made pistol, live cartridge, and mask during a stop-and-search operation along Sagamu-Ogijo Road.
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LASEMA Warns on Electrical Safety After Lagos Fire Incidents
LASEMA cautions Lagos residents on electrical equipment misuse, confirming two fire incidents in FESTAC and Ikeja caused by surges, with no casualties but property damage.
Five Arrested for Girl's Death at Borno Wedding, Firearms Involved
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested five suspects for illegal firearms possession leading to a girl's death during a wedding in Borno's Ngomari community. The suspects are in custody for investigation.
NDLEA Uncovers Drugs Warehouse, Arrests Suspect in Edo
The NDLEA Edo State Command has dismantled a major illicit drugs warehouse in Igbanke, seizing 1,378kg of cannabis and arresting a 37-year-old suspect.
Kaduna Leaders Deny Rescue of 31 Easter Abduction Victims
Community leaders in Kaduna State have dismissed claims that 31 people abducted during an Easter church service were rescued, stating kidnappers confirm victims remain in custody.
Bandits Plan Reprisals in Zamfara; Plateau, Benue Deaths Rise
Bandits in Zamfara are planning retaliatory attacks after security operations killed key commanders, while violent incidents in Plateau and Benue states have increased the death toll, with northern elders decrying the crisis.
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Ogun Man Stabbed to Death Over N25,000 Debt in Beer Parlour
A 37-year-old man, Opeyemi Olaniyan, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing Ayomide Oyekunle to death during a violent altercation at a beer parlour in Agbado, Ogun State, over a N25,000 debt.
NSCDC Nabs 55 Suspects, Secures Six Convictions in Delta
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Delta State has arrested 55 suspects and secured six convictions in its fight against vandalism targeting oil, power, and telecom infrastructure.
Nigerian Dies in Indian Prison After Cardiac Arrest
A 66-year-old Nigerian man named Solomon, held in an Indian jail on drug charges, has died after suffering a cardiac arrest. He had chronic health issues and was undergoing treatment prior to his death.
Man Beats Pregnant Wife to Death, Sparks Domestic Violence Debate
A tragic story shared on social media alleges a man beat his five-months pregnant wife to death after repeated domestic abuse, igniting discussions on tolerance of violence in marriage.
Wedding Canceled After Groom, Father Arrested for Drunk Driving
A wedding in Newcastle, South Africa, was called off after the groom and his father were arrested for drunk driving in a major police operation that detained 45 motorists, including professionals like teachers and nurses.
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Plateau Leader: 'Cows Valued More Than Human Lives' After Killings
A Plateau community leader decries that security forces demanded compensation for a killed cow but ignore farmer deaths, highlighting escalating communal tensions and perceived injustice in the region.
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