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Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

July 26, 2026

Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the Zamfara LG chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after suspected terrorists abducted him during an overnight attack on his residence in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Joint Task Force (North West), operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that the...

ADC Appeal Court Ruling Deepens Legal Battle Over Party Leadership Ahead of 20227 Elections

July 14, 2026

A fresh legal twist has emerged in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections after the Court of Appeal in Abuja upheld an earlier Federal High Court order restraining the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from recognising state congresses organised by committees appointed by the Senator David Mark-led caretaker leadership. Despite...

Troops Bust Illegal Arms Factory in Kebbi, Recover Five Locally Made AK-47 Rifles

July 2, 2026

Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have dismantled a Kebbi illegal arms factory, recovering five locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and arresting two suspected gun manufacturers allegedly linked to the supply of weapons to terrorist groups. The operation followed actionable intelligence and forms part of ongoing military efforts...

Terrorists Tighten Grip Inside Oyo Forest as Rescue Efforts Stall Amid Deadly Resistance

June 20, 2026

Terrorists who abducted pupils and teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State are reportedly trapped inside the Oyo National Park, 36 days after the May 15 attacks. Security sources say the armed group, identified as members of Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad, commonly known as Boko Haram, has intensified efforts to...

Kaduna Police Rescue Kidnap Victims After 40 Days Captivity

June 6, 2026

Kaduna Police Rescue Kidnap Victims following a coordinated security operation that secured the freedom of three persons held captive for more than 40 days. The operation also led to the arrest of five suspected informants believed to have supported the kidnapping network operating in parts of Kaduna State. The Kaduna State Police Command announced the...

School Kidnappings Crisis: NLC Threatens Solidarity Strike Over Rising Abductions

June 3, 2026

The school kidnappings crisis in Nigeria has prompted the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) to threaten a nationwide solidarity strike if authorities fail to address the growing wave of abductions targeting schools. The labour movement expressed concern over the increasing attacks on educational institutions, particularly the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State. NLC...

ISWAP Commander Killed as Troops Eliminate 50 Terrorists in North-East

June 3, 2026

An ISWAP commander killed during ongoing military operations in Nigeria’s North-East was among at least 50 terrorists neutralised by troops of Operation Hadin Kai, according to military authorities. The operation, which targeted Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters and other insurgents, was carried out as part of intensified efforts to dismantle terrorist networks operating...

Parents Reject Rice, Cash as Pressure Mounts Over Kidnapped Children in Oyo

June 2, 2026

Parents of the kidnapped children in Oyo have rejected offers of rice and cash assistance, insisting that their only concern is the safe return of their children. The families, whose children were abducted during attacks on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, said no amount of relief materials could replace the freedom of those still...

Eid security deployment begins as IGP orders nationwide operations

May 27, 2026

Eid security deployment has commenced nationwide after the Inspector-General of Police ordered extensive operations ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The police directive is aimed at strengthening public safety during the festive period across Nigeria. Security personnel are expected to monitor prayer grounds, highways, markets, recreation centres, and other public spaces. The Eid security deployment also...

Kogi kidnapping incident: Gunmen abduct medical worker, wife

May 22, 2026

The Kogi kidnapping incident has raised fresh security concerns after gunmen abducted a medical worker and his wife in Kogi State. The abduction reportedly occurred in the early hours during an attack by armed men. Local residents and security officials have since intensified efforts to secure the victims’ release. The incident adds to growing concerns...

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Oshiomhole Attacks Obi, Says Four Years Not Enough to Transform Nigeria

July 28, 2026

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Speaking on Obi’s campaign promises, Oshiomhole questioned the former Anambra governor’s political consistency, arguing that his...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

July 26, 2026

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

July 26, 2026

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Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

ADC Appeal Court Ruling Deepens Legal Battle Over Party Leadership Ahead of 20227 Elections

Troops Bust Illegal Arms Factory in Kebbi, Recover Five Locally Made AK-47 Rifles

Terrorists Tighten Grip Inside Oyo Forest as Rescue Efforts Stall Amid Deadly Resistance

Kaduna Police Rescue Kidnap Victims After 40 Days Captivity

School Kidnappings Crisis: NLC Threatens Solidarity Strike Over Rising Abductions

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