Former Minister Oby Ezekwesili criticizes the Tinubu administration for negotiating with bandits instead of defeating them. She calls for transparency and an end to the 'abduction industry'. Read her full analysis.
A critical look at the recent U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria's northwest. We analyze sovereignty concerns, Trump's motives, and the domestic political impact ahead of 2027. Read the full breakdown.
A young Nigerian man details his terrifying encounter with armed men on a Sokoto road, days after US airstrikes targeted ISIS bases. His viral story raises security concerns.
Conflicting accounts emerge between US and Nigeria over Christmas airstrikes on terrorist targets in Sokoto. Details on casualties, targets, and a delayed joint statement fuel sovereignty debate. Read the full analysis.
A Nigerian-born US soldier's viral warning to terrorists in Sokoto sparks reactions. Get the full story on the message sent hours after a confirmed US military strike.
US airstrikes on Sokoto terrorists ignite a fierce debate on Nigeria's sovereignty, diplomatic appeals, and the complex narrative of religious violence. Experts weigh in on legality and future security cooperation.
Prominent cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi warns US military involvement in Nigeria's counter-terrorism could inflame tensions and polarise the nation. He urges alternative partners.
Mixed reactions trail the US military's air strike in Sokoto State, conducted with Nigerian government consent. Read what analysts and citizens are saying about the operation against ISIS-affiliated groups.
US forces launched precision strikes on ISIS targets in Sokoto, Nigeria, on Christmas Day. President Trump cited protection of Christians. Read the full details and Nigeria's response.
The Nigerian government has confirmed US airstrikes against ISIS-linked militants in the North-west. Read details of the security cooperation and official statements.
US President Donald Trump announced deadly military strikes against ISIS terrorists in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.
The Catholic Diocese confirms all students and staff from St Mary's school in Papiri are safe and reunited with families. Get the full story on the resolution of this harrowing incident.
The al-Qaeda-linked coalition JNIM has claimed its first attack inside Nigeria in Kwara State, signaling a potential new phase of jihadist expansion into the country's central region. Read key facts and analysis.
The Nigerian government warns terrorists are using PoS agents to collect ransom, evading detection. Security agencies are working with social media giants to dismantle terror networks. Read more.
The China Mining Federation of Nigeria refutes allegations of funding terrorism, stating Chinese firms are victims of insecurity. Experts call for urgent action on illegal mining in Zamfara.
Nigerian troops arrest two suspects impersonating the Chief of Army Staff in Edo. In nationwide operations, terrorists are killed, kidnap victims rescued, and illegal oil sites destroyed. Read the full report.
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
Security expert Kabiru Adamu clarifies that only a competent court can legally designate a group as terrorist in Nigeria, not the President or his cabinet. Learn the legal facts.
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the government's request to reopen a major terrorism case against suspects linked to bandit kingpin Bello Turji. Read the full details of the charges and the new trial date.
The 2025 Global Terrorism Index exposes the nations suffering the most from terrorist violence. Discover the list and see where Nigeria ranks. Read the full analysis now.
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N1.7 million from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Lagos police arrest five suspects, including a 15-year-old boy, for staging a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7 million ransom from his mother. Full details of the elaborate scam revealed.
Lagos police have arrested five suspects for orchestrating a fake kidnapping to extort N1.7m from a victim's mother. The staged video caused public panic. Read details of the police investigation.
Yoruba actor Fatai Oodua (Lalude) sparks debate by claiming kidnapping in Nigeria is a matter of fate. He argues it's not the government's failure and advises citizens to stay vigilant. Read his full controversial take.
Former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele has vehemently denied allegations of financing terrorism in Nigeria, describing the reports as malicious and baseless. Read his full statement and the context of the claims.
Gombe State Police Command, with hunters, neutralized two kidnappers, arrested seven, and recovered a General Purpose Machine Gun. The syndicate confessed to receiving N150 million in ransoms. Read the full details.
Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi alleges foreign support for terrorists in Nigeria, citing a reversal in security gains. He calls for enhanced intelligence and diplomacy.
Political activist Timi Frank accuses the Nigerian government of shielding terrorism sponsors and credits US actions for forcing a security response. He urges withholding intelligence until prosecution.
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu expresses strong optimism that Nigeria will defeat terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. He outlines a 'whole-of-society' strategy and reports over 775 terrorism convictions.