PFN President Bishop Wale Oke urges President Tinubu not to relent in the fight against insecurity, calling for decisive action against terrorists and bandits without negotiation. He commends US cooperation.
Suspected terrorists in Northern Nigeria are on the move following US missile strikes. Community leaders report armed groups fleeing to new areas, raising security alarms. Read the full report.
Nasarawa police neutralised a robbery suspect in a gun duel on Lafia-Obi Road. A locally made pistol was recovered. CP Shetima Mohammed commended the operatives' gallantry.
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.
Security analyst Bulama Bukarti clarifies the target of recent US airstrikes in Sokoto, emphasizing Nigerian sovereignty and the need for sustained security strategies beyond bombing. Read the full analysis.
Two minors freed from the ADF militia in DR Congo share harrowing accounts of forced recruitment, brutal training, and daily torment. Read their shocking story of survival.
Nigeria Police arrest 22 suspects for crimes including kidnapping and armed robbery. Firearms, vehicles, and illicit drugs recovered in major nationwide operations. Read details.
Armed men kidnapped 28 people, including women and children, in Plateau state. Families have received ransom demands as police deploy rescue assets. Details inside.
The Federal Government announces a tougher stance on insecurity, designating armed groups involved in kidnapping as terrorists. Also, Nigeria secures a major health deal with the US and regains its IMO seat.
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.
Nigeria's government has officially classified kidnappers and armed groups as terrorists, enabling full counterterrorism measures. The move follows diplomatic resolution with the US.
FCT Police Command discloses 300 cases of kidnapping, armed robbery, and other crimes from Oct-Dec 2025. 160 suspects arrested, 32 victims rescued. Read the full breakdown.
The Defence Headquarters assures robust security for Yuletide, deploying troops and new recruits. Citizens urged to stay vigilant and report suspicious activities.
Ogun State Police arrest Segun Adenekan, alias 'Expensive', for illegal possession of firearms after he brandished weapons during a dispute. Investigation ongoing to trace gun source. Report suspicious activities.
Ogun State Police arrest Adenekan Segun, alias 'Expensive', in Abeokuta. Two pump-action rifles recovered. CP Lanre Ogunlowo commends swift response, urges public vigilance.
President Tinubu unveils a sweeping counterterrorism doctrine, listing armed groups, kidnappers, enablers, and complicit leaders as terrorists. Read the full list and implications.
President Bola Tinubu charges new AFCSC Jaji graduates to spearhead Nigeria's security transformation against complex threats. Read his full message on discipline and patriotism.
President Tinubu presents a massive ₦58.18 trillion 2026 budget, declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists, and outlines plans for economic consolidation. Read the full details.
President Tinubu urges new Armed Forces officers to drive Nigeria's security transformation. He calls for strategic thinking and unity against complex threats like terrorism and cyber warfare.
Spain's defence ministry has placed its largest-ever helicopter order, purchasing 100 units from Airbus to modernise its military capabilities. Discover the strategic details.
A detailed look at the tragic Christmas Day attacks across Benue, Plateau, Borno, and Adamawa states, where gunmen killed hundreds. Explore the security lapses and ongoing threats.
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Olufemi Oluyede urges transformation and innovation to secure Nigeria against evolving threats. High-level seminar explores pathways.
A humanitarian group warns of planned Christmas Day attacks in Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kaduna. DSS confirms intelligence, preventive measures underway. Read details.
Kogi State confirms local hunters killed 4 bandits during an attack on Ayetoro-Kiri. 13 persons were abducted. Security forces are on the trail. Read more.
Mzough u Tiv calls on President Tinubu to declare a security emergency in Benue State as killings and banditry force farmers into IDP camps, creating food scarcity. Read their urgent plea.
A police officer was fatally shot by suspected armed robbers on Ugbowo-Lagos Road, Benin City. The incident triggered a gunfight. Read for details and eyewitness accounts.
Prominent Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi claims wealthy foreign actors support bandits, worsening Nigeria's insecurity. He advocates for addressing root causes and strategic force. Read his full analysis.
Bishop Matthew Kukah warns arming civilians is a false solution to Nigeria's insecurity. He calls for unity and addressing social fractures at a national dialogue in Abuja.
FCT Police Command has smashed an armed robbery syndicate, arresting four suspects and recovering six stolen vehicles and over ₦15 million in cash. Read the full details of the operation.
President Tinubu leads N320m donation for 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem appeal. Read about the new 'Thank a Soldier' platform and security reforms.