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NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist base in North-East under Operation Hadin Kai

May 2, 2026

NAF airstrikes targeted and destroyed terrorist bases in North-East Nigeria. The operations were conducted under Operation Hadin Kai by the Nigerian Air Force. Multiple insurgent enclaves in Sambisa and Tumbuns were struck. The NAF airstrikes formed part of ongoing counter-insurgency missions. The Nigerian Air Force said the missions were intelligence driven. It stated that coordinated...

“You Can’t Scare Me” Tinubu Tells Opposition Amid 2027 Alignments

April 17, 2026

You can’t scare me was the message delivered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he responded to growing opposition alignment ahead of the 2027 elections. He spoke during a meeting with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Abuja. The President said he would not be intimidated by political coalitions. He reaffirmed commitment to governance and democratic...

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COAS reaffirms decisive strategy against security threats in nationwide operations

April 11, 2026

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed that the Nigerian Army will continue to take decisive action against security threats action across the country, as part of ongoing operational efforts to stabilise affected regions. The statement was made during an operational visit to troops in Yobe State. During the visit, the...

Riders leasing model to replace hire purchase, FG announces

April 9, 2026

A riders leasing model has been introduced by the Federal Government as a structured alternative to replace what it described as exploitative hire purchase arrangements affecting motorcycle and tricycle operators across Nigeria. The initiative is designed to improve access to vehicles while reducing financial pressure on operators. The programme is being implemented through the Equipment...

Delta Police Smash Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Three, Recover Rifle

March 19, 2026

The Delta State Police Command says it smashed a kidnap syndicate in an Issele‑Uku forest, rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered an AK‑47 rifle during a coordinated security operation. The operation followed a report of a kidnapping received at the Issele‑Uku Police Division on March 16, 2026. Police and partner security operatives launched a search‑and‑rescue...

Over 3.7 Million Nigerians Now Living in 3,900 Displacement Camps

March 16, 2026

Nigeria currently has about 3,725,593 internally displaced persons (IDPs) living across approximately 3,900 camps and settlements nationwide due to ongoing insecurity. Data compiled from the International Organisation for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix, the National Bureau of Statistics, humanitarian agencies and government officials indicates that displacement remains a major humanitarian challenge across the country. The figures...

FG Reinforces Border Security, Reviews Defence Policy for Emerging Threats

February 24, 2026

The Federal Government has stated its determination to strengthen border security, enhance welfare for military veterans, and review key defence policy documents to reposition Nigeria’s national security architecture in response to emerging threats, the Minister of Defence said. Retired General Christopher Musa, the Minister of Defence, announced the government’s position while receiving members of the...

Police in Ondo Arrest Suspected Transnational Human Traffickers, Rescue 14 Victims

February 1, 2026

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested suspected members of a transnational human trafficking syndicate and rescued 14 victims in two intelligence-led operations across the state, authorities said. The police disclosed the development in a statement issued in Akure on January 31, 2026. According to DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the police spokesperson, the breakthrough followed a...

28-Year-Old Suspected Yahoo Boy Arrested for Killing Friend in Delta Dispute

January 28, 2026

Delta State Police Command operatives have arrested a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster, popularly referred to as a “Yahoo boy,” for allegedly killing his friend in a dispute over a US$1,000 transaction, police confirmed. The incident occurred in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area, on January 21, 2026, the command said. Police Public Relations Officer...

Police Inspector Killed in Oyo Ambush as Gunmen Attack Patrol Team

January 25, 2026

An Inspector of the Nigeria Police Force was killed on Saturday, January 24, 2026, when suspected gunmen ambushed a police patrol team at the Budo Masalasi Border Post in Oyo State, police confirmed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The attack triggered an immediate manhunt for the attackers and heightened security across affected areas. The incident...

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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

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...

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NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist base in North-East under Operation Hadin Kai

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COAS reaffirms decisive strategy against security threats in nationwide operations

Riders leasing model to replace hire purchase, FG announces

Delta Police Smash Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Three, Recover Rifle

Over 3.7 Million Nigerians Now Living in 3,900 Displacement Camps

FG Reinforces Border Security, Reviews Defence Policy for Emerging Threats

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