Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has issued a warning about potential terrorist attacks targeting seven Nigerian states beginning Easter Sunday. The cleric called for heightened security in churches and urged President Tinubu to address alleged Christian
The Coalition of Northern Groups raises alarm over escalating insecurity in northern Nigeria, condemning recent attacks in Plateau and Kaduna states, and warning against foreign exploitation of ethnic and religious divisions.
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists attacked Kautikari community in Borno State, killing at least six people with death toll possibly exceeding ten. A vigilante commander and a man set to wed were among the victims.
Armed bandits attacked Dangoro village in Zamfara State, killing three people and injuring nine. Police repelled the assault, but houses and silos were destroyed in the violent incident.
Gunmen armed with AK-47 rifles stormed a wedding ceremony in Kaduna's Kagarko LGA, killing at least 13 guests and abducting others. The attack lasted nearly an hour, with victims rushed to hospitals and the community thrown into panic.
Gunmen stormed a wedding celebration in Kahir village, Kaduna, killing 13 people and kidnapping several guests. The attack occurred late Sunday night, with victims rushed to local hospitals.
Suspected gunmen attacked Agwan Rukuba in Jos North LGA, Plateau State, killing multiple residents. Troops were deployed to restore calm as tensions escalated.
Armed bandits attacked Maiwa Village in Sokoto, abducting five people, including two pregnant women, and causing residents to flee temporarily to Niger Republic.
A series of deadly ambushes and ransom killings in Kebbi and Zamfara states highlight the escalating insecurity in northern Nigeria, with calls for elite action.
A young boy is stranded in Mangoro, Niger State, after bandits killed his father and abducted his mother during a family journey. Relatives are sought to identify him from online photos.
Brigadier General Lawal Bature Mohammed (rtd), former commander of Zamfara Community Protection Guards, has passed away after surviving a bandit ambush last year. He was receiving medical treatment abroad.
Tiv leaders warn of emerging security threats in Southern Taraba, citing potential attacks on communities. While praising recent security deployments, they call for urgent federal intervention amid fresh assaults.
Tiv leaders in Taraba State warn of emerging security threats targeting communities while commending recent government and military interventions that have restored calm in volatile areas.
Residents of Oke-Oyan in Kwara State are abandoning their homes and farms following renewed massacre threats by suspected terrorists, with many relocating to Ilorin and Lagos for safety.
Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau states convened a high-level security dialogue in Jos, facilitated by OSPRE and UK-funded SPRING, to enhance collaboration and share strategies against shared threats.
The Office for Strategic Preparedness and Resilience (OSPRE) hosted a high-level dialogue with security officials from Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau States to enhance coordination and address shared security challenges in northern Nigeria.
The National Youth Service Corps has dismissed viral reports about a 'ransom clause' exposing corps members to bandits. Director Caroline Embu clarifies the scheme's safety measures and insurance coverage.
Armed assailants on motorcycles stormed Rim village in Plateau State's Riyom LGA, killing two residents and injuring two more in a violent late-night attack that forced locals to flee.
A deadly ambush by armed gunmen in Kebbi State's Shanga LGA has left multiple security personnel and civilians feared dead, with military trucks set ablaze. Governor Nasir Idris condemns the barbaric attack.
Benue, Kaduna, Katsina, and Plateau states convened a high-level dialogue in Jos, organized by OSPRE, SPRING, and PSPBA, to coordinate strategies against rising insecurity through collaboration and peer-learning.
A deadly ambush by suspected bandits in Kebbi State's Shanga local government area has resulted in multiple fatalities, including security personnel and civilians, during a security operation.
The Federal Government has vowed to intensify security measures in Zamfara State, deploying personnel and equipment to combat banditry, as Governor Dauda Lawal officially joins the APC.
Senator Ali Ndume warns Nigeria risks losing Borno State and the North-East to terrorists unless the military is urgently equipped with modern weapons. He reveals soldiers retreated due to ammunition shortages during recent attacks.
A survivor describes chaos as suspected bandits invaded an ECWA Church in Kwara, abducting at least seven worshippers. Three were rescued as security forces launch a manhunt.
Troops from the 8 Division Strike Force have eliminated numerous bandits linked to notorious kingpin Bello Turji in coordinated operations across Zamfara and Sokoto states, despite facing ambushes and mechanical setbacks.
Eight people were killed when terrorists bombed a bridge in Niger State, disrupting a key commercial route and highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
Troops from Operation HADIN KAI, alongside Civilian Hunters and Vigilante Group, apprehended Abdullahi Umar, a 25-year-old suspected ISWAP informant in Gombi, Adamawa. He is accused of reconnaissance for terrorist attacks.
A deadly IED explosion in Woro, Kwara State, killed a commercial driver and critically injured a woman. A six-month-old baby miraculously survived the blast, with local authorities suspecting sabotage by bandit informants.
A terrorist attack in Niger State's Borgu LGA killed eight people and destroyed a bridge, disrupting local trade and prompting police clearance operations.
Two men suspected of involvement in the deadly Woro attacks that killed over 200 have been arrested in Kaiama market while buying motorcycles ahead of Eid-el-Fitr. The suspects remain in military custody as families of abducted victims express frustration