The military high command has disclosed that troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation Hadin Kai, have uncovered a terrorists’ tax collection scheme in Yobe State, while also intercepting suspected logistics suppliers supporting insurgent activities. According to the military, troops arrested three suspected logistics suppliers in Kanama and apprehended a terrorist tax collector…
•A US THAAD missile defence launcher and radar system designed to intercept ballistic missile threats at high altitude (Photo: X) Iran has destroyed a key $300 million radar system crucial to directing US missile defence batteries in the Gulf that risks further straining the region’s ability to counter future attacks, according to a US official….
Pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised the alarm over worsening insecurity in the South-West, revealing that some terrorists and kidnappers now demand unusual items such as “drugs and virgins” during ransom negotiations. In a statement issued on Saturday by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, the group condemned the growing wave of attacks and kidnappings…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised 45 suspected bandits during a fierce gun battle in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State. Despite the operational success, the military also recorded casualties. An officer, Captain Paul Hassan, and two other soldiers lost their lives during the battle. The clash occurred on Friday when troops attached…
Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has said insecurity in Nigeria is not worsening, insisting that the federal government is making efforts to address the situation. Bwala made the remark despite recent incidents of renewed terrorist attacks across the country, including kidnappings and assaults on communities. On Wednesday, suspected…
Suspected Islamist jihadists have set St Mary’s Catholic Cathedral in Wukari, Taraba State, ablaze in a late-night attack that has sent shockwaves through the Christian community in the region. It was gathered that the attackers struck under the cover of darkness, with flames rapidly consuming the roof and windows of the cathedral as helpless bystanders…
Bandits have reportedly killed an abducted National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, Musa Usman Abba, despite payment of N10 million ransom for his release Recall that Abba, a graduate of Federal University Gusau, Zamfara State, where he studied Plant Science and Biotechnology, was abducted on January 9, 2026, while travelling from Gusau to Sokoto State….
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested two suspected arms couriers and recovered Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) warheads, RPG launcher and other items during a security operation in Gombe State. The suspects, Muhammed Alhaji Mohammed, 55, and Sani Gesha, 47, were intercepted at Mararaban Tula in Kaltungo Local Government Area while travelling…
President Bola Tinubu has declared that the creation of state police will no longer be delayed. He said the policy is central to his government’s plan to curb insecurity across the country. The President made the statement on Monday night during an interfaith Iftar with governors and top government officials at the Presidential Banquet Hall…
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA), Edo State Branch said that arrest of abductors linked to the kidnap of one of its members, Dr. Ibrahim Babatunde was a sign on the police of unwavering dedication to citizen safety. The association commended the Edo State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police CP Monday Agbonika, for their…
