Over 7,000 Forest Guards Graduate, Get Immediate Deployment
Nigeria deploys over 7,000 newly trained Forest Guards to reclaim forests from terrorists & bandits. Read how this initiative strengthens national security.
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Akpabio: Banditry Will Be Defeated in 2026
Senate President Godswill Akpabio expresses optimism that Nigeria's security challenges, including banditry, will be overcome by 2026. He calls for national unity and support for President Tinubu's administration.
Kidnappers collect ₦2.57bn ransom in one year
A new report exposes that kidnappers in Nigeria collected a staggering ₦2.57 billion in ransom from July 2024 to June 2025, with the Northwest as the epicentre. Discover the shocking scale of this criminal enterprise.
Terrorists Use PoS for Ransom, FG Alerts Public
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.
N1.5m Ransom Demanded for Each of 28 Plateau Victims
Gunmen abduct 28 travellers in Plateau's Wase LGA, demanding N42 million total ransom. Families plead poverty as police investigate. Calls for security intensify.
Court Reopens Terrorism Case Against Bello Turji's Associates
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.
Gunmen abduct 28 travellers in Plateau, including children
Armed men abducted 28 travellers, including children, two princes, and a religious leader, in Wase LGA, Plateau State. Security agencies are investigating the night-time ambush. Read more for details.
GTI 2025: Top 10 Countries Most Impacted by Terrorism
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.
Security Experts Urge Tinubu to Halt Zamfara Illegal Mining
Nigerian security experts call on President Tinubu to take immediate action against illegal mining in Zamfara, warning it fuels banditry and funds armed groups. Read the full report.
Sujimoto's ₦20tr Plan to Tackle Terrorism, Banditry
Sujimoto Group unveils a ₦20 trillion integrated plan combining fortified border security with large-scale agriculture to combat Nigeria's insecurity. The strategy aims to tackle terrorism and banditry by linking safety with economic growth.
Families Write Tinubu, Demand Probe Over Bandit's Confessions
Families torn apart by Northwest banditry demand President Tinubu investigate ex-governors named by Bello Turji. They seek justice and an end to impunity. Read their urgent plea.
Bandits Ambush, Kill Two in Kwara Community Attack
Suspected bandits killed two residents in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State. The attack happened on Monday, December 15, 2025. Read for details and community impact.
Kidnapping Fears Fracture Nigeria's Rural-Urban Family Bonds
Fear of banditry and kidnapping is tearing apart family and social bonds in Nigeria, forcing separations and disrupting traditions. Read how communities are coping.
Ex-CBN Gov Emefiele Denies Sponsoring Terrorism
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.
Katsina Peace Deals Yield Positive Security Results
Governor Dikko Radda reports tangible security gains from community-led peace deals with bandits in Katsina. Read how violence and state costs have plummeted.
Sheikh Gumi Prays for Divine Punishment on Terror Backers
Popular cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi invokes divine retribution against sponsors of Nigeria's insecurity. His viral prayer sparks heated online debate between critics and supporters.
ILDC: Defence Minister Musa Will Be Uncompromising on Terrorism
Civil society group ILDC expresses confidence in new Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa's ability to tackle banditry and terrorism. They urge national support for his strategic leadership.
Musa Vows Swift Security Turnaround, Kukah Demands Action
New Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa vows tangible security improvements soon. Bishop Kukah supports firm action to restore normalcy. Read the latest on Nigeria's security strategy.
Kukah Warns Against Arming Communities to Fight Bandits
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.
Nigeria Will Overcome Security Challenges – Ribadu
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.
Resignation Call Over Defence Minister's Past Bandit Sympathy
Ex-Tinubu aide Denge Josef Onoh demands Defence Minister Bello Matawalle resign after a 2021 video surfaced showing him sympathising with bandits, calling it a conflict in Nigeria's terror fight.
Marafa Backs Trump's Threat, Challenges Tinubu on Insecurity
Former Senator Kabiru Marafa explains his support for Donald Trump's military intervention threat, citing state failure and urging President Tinubu to act with stronger political will against banditry.
FUGUS Matriculates 2,123 Fresh Students
Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) matriculates 2,123 students for 2025/2026, prioritizes science. VC warns against vices, public lecture addresses banditry's impact on education.
Bandits Kill, Abduct 11 in Kano Night Raid
Armed bandits attacked Unguwar Tsamiya in Kano's Shanono LGA, killing residents, abducting 11, and burning homes. Security forces are in pursuit. Read details.
Tinubu Issues New Security Directives After High-Level Meeting
President Tinubu demands greater efficiency from security chiefs, issues fresh directives to combat terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping. Read the latest on Nigeria's security strategy.
8 Terrorism Indicators Nigerians Must Know
Security expert Abiodun Ramon Oseni outlines eight key signs of terrorism for public vigilance. Learn the indicators and report suspicious activity to help secure Nigeria.
Northern Governors Launch N16bn Monthly Security Fund
Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.
Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Meet on Security, State Police
Northern Governors and traditional rulers met in Kaduna, calling for state police and unity against banditry. They urged an end to ethnic and religious narratives harming national cohesion.
41 Northern Schools Closed Amid Banditry Attacks
Political analyst Omotayo Yusuf condemns school closures in northern Nigeria due to banditry. Learn how insecurity threatens education development and what solutions are needed.
Governor Mohammed warns criminals against insecurity in Bauchi
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed issues a stern warning to criminals, vowing they will not turn the state into a theatre of insecurity. Read his full speech and security strategy.
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