COP31 Presidency Announces '35% by 2035' Electrification Target as Part of Action Agenda Launch [press release]
UNFCCC
Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye's COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth… Read more »
Citizens Group Urges Military to Intensify War Against Terrorists, Bandits
Leadership
The Society for Citizens Safety (SCS) has urged the Armed Forces of Nigeria to sustain and intensify ongoing operations against terrorists, bandits and kidnappers across the… Read more »
How Abduction of Ex-Minister Adelabu's Relatives Was Plotted and Executed - Police
Premium Times
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 »
'They Are Not Asking for Shariah, N1bn Ransom' - - Abducted School Principal Counters Media Report On Bandits' Demands
Leadership
The abducted Principal of Community High School, EsieleAhoro-Esieele, Mrs. Rachael Alamu, has dismissed reports claiming that the gunmen holding her and 31 others captive were… Read more »
Violence Against Security Personnel the Authorities Must Do More By Providing Adequately for the Police
This Day
Policing Nigeria has become extremely challenging, with operatives often risking their lives to protect citizens and maintain public safety. Last week, the Inspector General of… Read more »
We Are Losing Patience Over Our 42 Abducted Schoolchildren - Askira-UBA Leaders
Leadership
Stakeholders from Askira-Uba local government area of Borno State yesterday said they were losing patience over government's inaction on the 42 pupils abducted from Mussa Primary… Read more »
US Hails Nigeria Counterterrorism Efforts, Confirms Joint Operation Against Isis Leader
Vanguard
The United States has reaffirmed its counterterrorism partnership with Nigeria, citing recent joint operations that dealt a major blow to the Islamic State terrorist network. Read more »
Oyo Abductions and Nigeria's Woes [analysis]
This Day
Abiodun KOMOLAFE argues for a change of strategy to battle the criminals Read more »
Kidnap Suspects Lead Detectives to Woman's Body in Wakiso
Nile Post
Police have recovered the body of Babirye Lydia, a 52-year-old resident of Kigowa, Ntinda, following investigations into her reported kidnapping. Read more »
Let's Prioritise Bringing Back Oyo Children [opinion]
This Day
Rather than put heads together to see how the children and teachers abducted by terrorists in Oyo State can be rescued, the agents of the federal government have resorted to… Read more »
US Congress Pushes RSF Terror Designation
Ayin Network
A US Congress-led bipartisan bill recognising genocide in Darfur and calling for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to be designated a terrorist organisation has opened… Read more »
Not a Fodder for Politics - Orire Abduction & Security Challenges
This Day
The recent abduction of schoolchildren in Ahoro-Esiele Community, Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State, remains deeply distressing. On May 15, 2026, heartless kidnappers… Read more »
Return of Nigeria's Prodigal Sons
This Day
Nigeria's fatal affection and preoccupation with her returned prodigal sons seems fated to consume her relationship with her loyal sons. However, and clearly too, those in charge… Read more »
Insecurity - Are We Cursed or Are We the Cause? [column]
This Day
On a daily basis, innocent citizens are kidnapped in large numbers, while huge sums of money are demanded and paid as ransom for their release. Read more »
3 Arrested Over Deadly Attack At Worinyanga
Ghanaian Times
Three persons has been arrested by the Upper East Regional Police Command in connection with the murder of a resident and an attack on the elected Chief of Tindorunga community… Read more »
