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.
Minister commends President Tinubu's leadership in securing freedom for all 280 abducted pupils and staff of St. Mary's School in Niger State after a month-long ordeal. Read the full story.
Relief and grief in Ibeto as 17 residents, including a lawyer, are freed after 86 days in bandit captivity. One victim did not survive. Read the full story.
Niger State Police rescue two women kidnapped in Abuja, found abandoned on Abuja-Kaduna expressway. Victims sprayed with chemical, robbed after ransom failed. Full story.
A Police Inspector attached to Niger State Government House has reportedly died in detention after arrest for alleged arms dealing with bandits. This is the second such incident in a week.
Favour Chiugo Onovo-Edeugo, an SS1 student in Enugu, sells pap to pay school fees and support her family while emerging as the best in her class. Her viral story inspires calls for support.
A National Open University student died after collapsing during a test at the Victoria Island centre. Eyewitnesses allege a lecturer delayed help. Read the full investigation.
Governor Umaru Bago has enacted Niger State's N1.073 trillion 2026 budget, with over N783bn for capital projects. Nasarawa Assembly also passes N545.2bn appropriation bill. Read the details.
Governor Umaru Bago has signed Niger State's 2026 budget of over N1.073 trillion into law, with capital expenditure exceeding N783 billion. The governor praised the Assembly for swift passage.
The final 130 children from the St. Mary's school mass abduction have been handed over to authorities. Read the full details on the rescue and Nigeria's ongoing security challenges.
A Nigerian man shares his heartbreaking ordeal of spending eight years studying law at a university only to be told he is not a student and denied his certificate. Read his full story and public reactions.
The final group of pupils and teachers abducted from St. Mary's school in Niger State have been released. Read the full story of their rescue and reunion with families.
Nigerian authorities secure release of 130 Catholic schoolchildren kidnapped in November. All captives now free, ending a weeks-long crisis that revived memories of Chibok.
The final group of 130 kidnapped pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State have been freed. Authorities credit sustained security pressure for the successful release. Read the full details.
A Nigerian student studying abroad on a scholarship was reportedly expelled for excessive absenteeism, highlighting the strict rules international students face. Read the full story and reactions.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disengages 30 aides to reorganise his administration for efficiency under the New Niger agenda. Read details of the strategic shake-up.
Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago appeals for prayers for the safe return of the remaining abducted pupils of St Mary's Catholic School, Papiri. He made the call at a dinner with journalists.
Niger State Police have charged eight individuals for child trafficking and kidnapping. The syndicate allegedly stole and sold children from Lambata. Read the shocking details.
Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the full details of the rescue operation and the ongoing efforts to free the remaining captives.
The Federal Government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from a Niger State school. Read the latest details on the rescue and the ongoing crisis.
The Nigerian government has secured the release of 100 pupils abducted from St. Mary's Catholic School in Niger State earlier this year. Read the full details of the rescue operation.
A Ukrainian student was tortured and burned alive in Vienna after being forced to hand over cryptocurrency. Two suspects, including a fellow student, have been arrested. Read the shocking details.
A Nigerian lady on a student visa recounts the questions UK immigration officials asked her upon arrival. See the public's reaction and her detailed responses.
Niger State Police rescue Saifullahi Daddi, 13, who escaped his abductors after being taken from Minna market. The boy was found wandering in Gombe State. Contact police for details.
A Nigerian lady weeps after her UK student visa was refused despite a priority application and a harrowing interview. She claims her interviewer's nationality played a role. Read her full story and public reactions.
Suspected cultists kidnapped five Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police have launched a rescue operation. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
Niger State Police have arrested three more suspects, including two pastors, and rescued three additional children sold for N3.7 million. A total of nine children have now been recovered in the ongoing investigation.
Gunmen suspected to be cultists have abducted four Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police vow to rescue victims and arrest perpetrators. Students protest, demand safety.
The mother of Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera disputes police findings after her daughter was found dead following a football game. Investigation ongoing.