The Nigerian Air Force has paid compensation to families affected by the December 2024 accidental airstrike in Sokoto that killed 13 civilians. Details on the investigation and new civilian harm mitigation plan inside.
The Nigerian Air Force has finally handed over compensation to families affected by the December 2024 accidental strike in Sokoto. The move follows criticism over civilian casualties in anti-bandit operations. Read the full report.
Nigerian Army troops and Civilian JTF eliminate 21 ISWAP terrorists in a fierce gunfight along Damboa-Maiduguri Road. Read the full details of the operation.
The Coalition of Northern Groups expresses deep concern over sensational media reports on the NSA's counter-terrorism efforts, warning they risk inflaming tensions and undermining national unity. Read the full statement.
Nigerian Army troops and CJTF intercepted two vans carrying supplies for ISWAP in Yobe. Items seized include tyres, food, and cash. Read the full details of the operation.
Nigeria's NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, clarifies that armed individuals detained in Kwara State are government-backed vigilantes, part of a hybrid security strategy. Get the full details and public reaction here.
Angry residents in eThekwini, KZN, beat a man to a pulp for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. The suspect was later handed to Verulam SAPS. Read the full report.
A Kebbi State High Court has sentenced Ibrahim Isah to five years imprisonment for attempting to rape a 10-year-old girl. Justice Maryam Abubakar Kaoje delivered the judgment. Read the full details.
A Nigerian lady shares how her father's intense spiritual journey, including a 7-day fast, made a man obsessed with marrying her vanish. Read this powerful story of paternal protection.
Osun police arrest a neighbour for defiling a 12-year-old girl since July. The victim's malnutrition was discovered during medical care. CP Gotan condemns the act, urging vigilance.
Beneficiaries and officials in Osun State call for greater awareness and fairness in the Federal Government's social protection cash transfers, highlighting issues of exclusion and lack of transparency.
A new digital platform, Write Worth, launches to protect Nigerian screenwriters with legal safeguards, escrow payments, and a secure marketplace. Discover how it changes the game.
An Ikeja court has sentenced Obisesan Saltan to 10 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl in Gbagada. His name will be added to the sex offenders register.
Senator Aniekan Bassey calls for enhanced global partnerships to safeguard Nigerians overseas, citing their vital economic contributions and current vulnerabilities. Read more.
Microsoft faces a formal EU complaint for allegedly storing Palestinian data used by the Israeli military. The Irish Data Protection Commission is now assessing the case. Read the full details.
Microsoft faces an EU data protection complaint for allegedly storing Israeli military surveillance data on Palestinians. The Irish DPC is assessing the case.
Senator Aniekan Bassey calls for deeper global partnerships to safeguard Nigerians in the diaspora, highlighting their economic contributions and daily challenges. Read more.
Nigeria and the World Bank pledge to deepen social safety nets and economic opportunities for the vulnerable. New NG-CARES phase to launch in January 2026. Read more.
Protect your family's future with the right health insurance. Our guide covers key features, plan types, and how to choose comprehensive coverage to avoid financial strain from medical costs.
Guinea-Bissau's election commission says gunmen stole vote tally sheets, leaving the presidential result unknown. Nigeria grants opposition candidate protection. Read the full story.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung demands swift penalties after a massive Coupang data breach exposed info of over 33 million customers. Read the full story on the cybersecurity crisis.
At the 7th Privacy Symposium Africa in Lagos, experts called for robust data protection laws, enforcement, and ethical tech to safeguard vulnerable groups, especially children, in the digital age.
The EU's new geographical indication scheme now protects iconic crafts like Limoges porcelain and Donegal tweed, fighting counterfeiting and supporting artisans. Discover how this move creates opportunities.
Pastor Oloruntimilehin Daramola urges Nigerian Christians to adopt traditional protection methods as bandits threaten churches. Read his urgent security message.
A suspected serial rapist has been apprehended at a Lagos school after a survivor recognized him. Residents took him to Ojodu police station following attempted assault.
A Nigerian man's innovative home security design using industrial galvanized angle iron goes viral on TikTok. His daughter explains how rising insecurity inspired the unusual protection method.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has ordered all banks to withdraw misleading advertisements. New rules require pre-approval notifications and compliance attestations to protect consumers.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun confirms withdrawal of 11,566 police officers from VIP duties following President Tinubu's directive. Officers redeployed to frontline policing to combat crime nationwide.
Nigeria's Defence Minister explains military strategy against bandits, revealing known locations but civilian safety concerns. Investigation ongoing into Kebbi school attack.
Zamfara State's First Lady, Hajiya Huriyya Dauda Lawal, has launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, calling for unified action and digital safety.