Nigeria: Over 1,100 People Kidnapped in Northern Nigeria in Four Months - Amnesty

Amnesty International says at least 1,100 people were abducted in northern Nigeria within three months, warning of worsening insecurity and failure by authorities to protect lives. Read more »

Nigeria: 61 Bodies Recovered After Niger Attack

Residents said the corpses were retrieved from surrounding bushes days after the abduction of the victims Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Politician Arrested for Allegedly Providing False Intelligence to Embassies

Mr Gebi, a lawmaker in the 7th House of Representatives, was arrested by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) on Friday, 03 April, according to sources with direct… Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Soldiers Killed in Borno Attack, Urges Support for Military

The president also called on Nigerians and the media to support the Armed Forces, cautioning against narratives that undermine ongoing military efforts. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Counters U.S. Advisory Warning Citizens Against Travel to Nigeria

Citing insecurity in many parts of Nigeria, the US State Department urged Americans to avoid travels to Nigeria. It also asked non-essential American embassy officials to leave the… Read more »

Nigeria: Five Killed As Bandits Attack Health Facility, Security Outpost in Zamfara

Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the bandits stormed the community late Tuesday, specifically targeting the local security outpost and the health dispensary. Read more »

Nigeria: After Weeks of Calm, Terrorists Kill Scores in Niger Communities

At least 60 people, including more than 40 security operatives, have been reportedly killed in coordinated attacks on communities in the Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger… Read more »

Nigeria: Pipeline Security - Nass Backs Tantita, Dismisses Petitions Over Surveillance Contract

The lawmakers say there is no evidence to support the allegations against the company, warning that breaking up the contract could undermine gains in oil production and security. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Extends Hostile Acts Towards Nigeria, Tells Americans Not to Visit Country

There are concerns that the US is trying to coerce Nigeria into accepting a US military base. Read more »

Nigeria: 11-Year-Old College Student Dies After Alleged Bullying

The incident occurred a few weeks after a college in Edo State expelled a student after a viral video circulated online showed some senior students bullying a junior. Read more »

Nigeria: Groups Warn Nigeria 'On Brink of Collapse' Over Insecurity, Economic Strain

The groups said the country is "on the brink of collapse" amid rising insecurity, widening inequality and declining public confidence in public institutions. Read more »

Nigeria: Atiku Faults Tinubu's Reliance On 'Stomach Infrastructure' for Electoral Legitimacy

Atiku accused the federal government of undermining democratic institutions, weakening opposition parties, and fostering conditions that threaten free and fair elections ahead of… Read more »

Nigeria: Police React to Court Judgement On Nigerians' Right to Film Officers On Duty

In March, a Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, ruled that Nigerians have the constitutional right to record police officers performing their duties in public. Read more »

Nigeria: Tinubu Pledges to Transform Nigeria Police, Promises Investment in Training, Intelligence Gathering

The president says that to make meaningful progress, Nigeria must strengthen those protecting the nation. Read more »

Nigeria: Man Jailed for 10 Years for Helping Boko Haram to Swap N750,000 Currency Notes

The court also sentenced the convict to 10 years' imprisonment for paying N20,000 in tax to Boko Haram contrary to Section 21 of the Terrorism Prevention Act, 2013. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Begins Mass Trial of Suspected Terrorists in Abuja

Thirteen courtrooms at the headquarters of the Federal High Court in Abuja are busy with terrorism cases on Tuesday morning. Read more »

Nigeria: Middle East War - How Countries Are Responding to Oil Price Shock & What Nigeria Must Do

The Middle East conflict has triggered a sharp rise in global oil prices, forcing governments worldwide to adopt emergency measures to shield their economies. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Army Kills Suspected Terrorists, Arrests Kidnapper in Plateau

The operations, conducted on 4 and 5 April in Wase, Qua'an Pan, and Shendam local government areas, targeted known criminal enclaves linked to recent attacks in the state. Read more »

Nigeria: ADC Youth Give INEC 72-Hour Ultimatum, Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Leadership Dispute

"INEC has no constitutional authority to interpret court orders. That duty belongs strictly to the courts." Read more »

Nigeria: Police Launch Manhunt After Plateau Attack

"Unidentified assailants ambushed victims returning from a mining site," police say. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Investigate Alleged Murder of Father By Son in Jigawa

The police spokesperson in the state said the incident occurred on 1 April. Read more »

Nigeria: Police Express Concern Over Masked Security Personnel Protecting Vips

"Such practices not only pose a potential threat to public safety but also undermine trust, accountability, and the integrity of inter-agency collaboration." Read more »

Nigeria: Bandits Kill Police Officer, Burn Health Centre in Katsina Communities

Residents told PREMIUM TIMES that the attackers first struck Sayaya town in the early hours, setting a primary healthcare centre ablaze and looting several shops before burning… Read more »

Nigeria: Amnesty International Faults Authorities After 17 Killed in Benue Attack

In a statement on Monday, Amnesty International said gunmen invaded the village on Sunday during Easter celebrations, killing residents, injuring dozens, and setting homes and… Read more »

Nigeria: NDPC Investigates Remita, Sterling Bank for Alleged Data Breach

The NDPC confirmed that the relevant parties and individuals have been providing information for the purpose of addressing the incident. Read more »