Nigeria: Police Dismiss Rumoured Attacks On Schools

The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the police had visited all the schools mentioned and found no evidence of any attack. Read more »

Nigeria: Three Killed As Police Foil Abduction in Kogi School

The attack occurred at Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state. Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Osun LG Vice Chairman in Osun Border Community

The police said armed men stormed the community and abducted Mr Farounbi. Read more »

Nigeria: How Abduction of Ex-Minister Adelabu's Relatives Was Plotted and Executed - Police

Police say the gang monitored the Adegoke family's movements, routines and the schools attended by the children as part of a wider surveillance and reconnaissance operation. Read more »

Nigeria: NLC Demands Urgent Action Over Oyo School Abductions

NLC warned that persistent insecurity could push desperate citizens toward relying on criminal groups for protection, describing such a possibility as dangerous for national unity… Read more »

Nigeria: Uniabuja Student Wins Amnesty International's 2026 Inter-Varsity Debate

The UniAbuja student won the inter-varsity debate competition, earning the highest points ahead of five other finalists. Read more »

Nigeria: Just in - Tinubu Confirms Joint Operation With U.S. Killed Isis Commander in Nigeria

The Nigerian leader described the operation as a product of successful partnership with the US. Read more »

Mali: Bamako and Other Locations Target of Coordinated Attacks

The military authority in Mali confirmed the attack in a statement, saying the terrorists "suffered immediate setback" and many of them were "neutralised." Read more »

Nigeria: AIG Orders Joint Operations After Pirates Abducted 15 On Nigerian Waterways

The police say coordinated inter-state operations are underway to rescue the abducted ferry passengers. Read more »

Nigeria: Benue Abduction - Governor Alia Confirms Victims Include Utme Candidates, Police Arrest Suspects

Mr Alia confirmed that eight of the abducted victims were candidates travelling to write the examination while also appealing to JAMB to make "special arrangements" for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Burn Down Zamfara District Head's Palace in Revenge Attack

The terrorists invaded the community few hours after soldiers attacked their hideout. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Drops Terrorism Financing Charges Against Malami, Son

The prosecution will continue to press on with other charges filed against Mr Malami and his son in the case. Read more »

Nigeria: Mutfwang - Plateau Violence Under Control, Tinubu to Visit Jos

Governor Mutfwang, who spoke after a meeting with the president, described the Sunday night attack in Angwan Rukuba in Jos North Local Government Area as "barbaric" and "an act of… Read more »

Nigeria: Court Reschedules Malami's Terrorism Trial As AGF Office Takes Over Prosecution From SSS

On Wednesday, the AGF office took over the prosecution of former AGF Malami and his son on terrorism-related charges. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kill Terrorists After Attack On Borno Base

The Boko Haram terrorists carried out the attack on Tuesday evening shortly after residents broke their Ramadan fast Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorism Financing - Top US Official to Visit Nigeria

The US official will meet with both government officials and private sector stakeholders. Read more »

Nigeria: U.S. Sanctions Eight Nigerians Linked to Terrorism, Cybercrime

Aside from freezing their assets, the US has also barred all US persons and entities from transacting with the named individuals. Read more »

Nigeria: Soldiers, Local Security Guards Kill Two Terrorists in Ondo - Official

"The success of the operation highlights the Nigerian Army's unwavering resolve to deny criminal elements freedom of action..." Read more »

Nigeria: Court Convicts Two Chinese Nationals for Cyber-Terrorism, N3.4bn Fraud

The convicts, alongside one Friday Audu, were among a syndicate of 792 fraudsters arrested for cryptocurrency, investment and romance fraud on 19 December 2024 in Lagos. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Kill 16 ISWAP Terrorists, Rescue 11 Victims

Mr Uba said the operation followed a failed midnight attack by ISWAP fighters on the Forward Operating Base, Auno, on 5 February. Read more »

Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 10 Residents, Torch Homes in Kwara Communities

Survivors told reporters that the terrorists arrived in large numbers and moved from house to house, shooting indiscriminately and setting buildings ablaze Read more »

Nigeria: National Security Reflections On Maitatsine, Bullum-Kuttu and Boko Haram Uprisings

The purpose of this reflection is to review the chronic inaction and absence of decisive approaches that have undermined national security, resulting in bloodshed and immense human… Read more »

Nigeria: Iswap Terrorists Capture 13 Soldiers, Kill Seven - Report

Insurgents suspected to be members of Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have captured 13 soldiers, killing seven others, including a commanding officer, in an ambush near… Read more »

Nigeria: Updated - New Judge Grants Bauchi Commissioner, Co-Defendants Bail in Terrorism Financing Trial

The new judge shifted away from the decision of an earlier judge who denied the Bauchi State commissioner and his co-defendants bail on the grounds of the gravity of the terrorism… Read more »

Nigeria: Gunmen Attack Oyo Factory, Abduct Chinese Expatriate

In the attack, one police officer was shot dead while attempting to repel the attack. Read more »