FG Designates Kidnappers, Bandits as Terrorists
Nigeria's government has officially classified kidnappers and armed groups as terrorists, enabling full counterterrorism measures. The move follows diplomatic resolution with the US.
Nigeria's government has officially classified kidnappers and armed groups as terrorists, enabling full counterterrorism measures. The move follows diplomatic resolution with the US.
Gunmen abducted 28 travellers, including children, two princes, and a religious leader, in Wase LGA, Plateau State. Security forces are investigating. Read the full report.
Kano police intervened to rescue a man accused of desecrating the Qur'an at Sarina Hotel. The swift action prevented a lynching. Read the full details of the incident.
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.
Civil societies call on the Federal Government to prioritize the safety of IDPs and worshippers during the festive season, citing a history of Christmas attacks in the Middle Belt. They demand action.
The US is reportedly conducting intelligence flights over Nigeria, signaling deeper security ties. Get the full details on the aircraft, routes, and implications for Nigeria-US relations.
Nigeria Immigration Service announces new Single Travel Emergency Passport (STEP) for 2026. Comptroller General Kemi Nandap reveals biometric upgrade to replace current certificates. Read more.
A piracy activist group hacked Spotify, backing up millions of tracks. The streaming giant has disabled the accounts. Read the full story on the breach and its implications.
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 young Nigerian home service worker shares her frightening ordeal after being trapped in a client's faulty elevator in Lagos for nearly an hour. Read her full story and public reactions.
Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, refutes allegations of terrorist activity in his community, defends local security network, and warns against fake news. Full details.
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.
A family gathering in Delta State turned fatal after a 47-year-old man allegedly killed his first cousin during a dispute over a ₦1,000 burial contribution refund. Police have arrested the suspect.
Angry mob targets man accused of tearing the Holy Quran at a Kano hotel. Police intervene to prevent lynching, restore calm. Full details of the incident and ongoing investigation.
Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho urges President Tinubu to act after Fulani herders kill three farmers in Igboho, Oyo State. He warns of potential conflict.
A Nigerian lady's journey from Abuja to Enugu turned into a nightmare as she spent over 9 hours stuck in Lokoja traffic. She reveals the high cost of festive travel and sparks reactions online.
A speeding trailer killed nine people in Gombe State after a crash with a Sharon bus. FRSC confirms brake failure and excessive speed caused the fatal accident. Read more for safety advice.
Stanislav 'Spaniard' Orlov, leader of a neo-Nazi football hooligan battalion, shot dead near Sevastopol. Russian authorities give vague explanation. Read the full report.
A top Russian military official, Lt. Gen. Fanil Sarvarov, was killed in a car bombing in Moscow. Authorities are investigating, with potential Ukrainian involvement suggested. Read the latest details.
A Nigerian lady stuck on the Abuja-Lokoja road exposes how hawkers sell sachet water for up to N200. Read her shocking experience and public reactions to the annual gridlock.
Plateau State Police rescue a pastor's wife and daughter after a midnight kidnap in Bokkos. In a separate tragic incident, another pastor was killed by suspected herdsmen. Details inside.
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested notorious bandit leader Fidelis Gayama, linked to kidnapping and armed robbery along the Benue-Taraba corridor. Read the full details of the intelligence-driven operation.
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.
Delta State Police arrest Ezekiel, 47, after a fatal fight over a N1000 contribution. The suspect confesses in a video, pleading for forgiveness. Full story and details inside.
A devastating fire destroyed the popular Abagbo Garden and Hotel in Suleja, Niger State. Owner Sunday Agbo, facing massive losses, was prevented from self-harm by neighbours. Read the full story of the tragedy and community intervention.
Nine people have died in a tragic road accident in Gombe State. The FRSC confirms excessive speed and brake failure caused the collision between a trailer and a Sharon bus. Read more for details and safety warnings.
Nigerian Army troops have captured Fidelis Gayama, a high-value bandit leader terrorising the Benue-Taraba axis. Details of the operation and his links to wanted criminal Aka Dogo revealed.
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.
Suspected herdsmen killed two brothers, Godwin and Ortwer Tyonum, on their farm in Benue State. The tragic incident has heightened tensions in Guma LGA. Read more.
New details emerge about Sajid Akram, the gunman in the Bondi Beach terror attack. His family in Hyderabad, India, expressed no knowledge of his radical beliefs. Read the full investigation.