7,000 New Forest Guards Deployed to Fight Bandits

The Tinubu administration has deployed over 7,000 newly trained Forest Guards to seven frontline states to tackle banditry and secure Nigeria's forests. Learn about their mission and training.

Enugu Attack: Gunmen Kill Policemen, Burn Van

Gunmen attacked a police stop-and-search team in Enugu, killing two officers and burning their patrol vehicle. A separate case of a teenager's death sparks conflicting narratives. Read the full report.

7 States Need US Airstrikes, Says Security Analyst

Policy analyst AbdulRasheed Hussain identifies Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, Zamfara, Niger, Plateau, and Benue as priority states for foreign military intervention to curb Nigeria's escalating insurgency.

Gunmen Kill 2, Abduct Family in Gombe Attack

Armed assailants storm Pindiga, Gombe, killing two and kidnapping a housewife, children, and another woman. Police recover shells, intensify manhunt. Governor condemns attack.

US-Nigeria Joint Missile Strikes Hit Sokoto Terrorists

US and Nigerian forces launched precision missile strikes on Christmas Day targeting ISIS-linked militants in Sokoto State. Get the full details on the operation, its targets, and the complex terrorism landscape in Nigeria's North-west.

Fire guts storey building in Ibadan's Sango area

A swift response by Oyo State and Federal firefighters prevented a major disaster after a fire broke out in a Sango, Ibadan residential building. No lives were lost. Learn crucial fire safety tips from officials.

Ex-Convict Re-Arrested Over UK-Bound Cocaine in Starch

NDLEA arrests a previously convicted drug trafficker, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents over 1.50kg cocaine hidden in liquid starch sachets bound for the UK from Lagos airport. Read the full story.

Three Drown in Benue River on Boxing Day

A Boxing Day picnic at River Buruku in Benue State turned tragic as three fun seekers drowned. The community mourns as bodies are recovered. Read more about the incident and the river's notorious history.

US Soldier Sends Strong Message to Sheikh Gumi

A Nigerian serving in the US Army has gone viral after sending a direct message to Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi following the US airstrike on ISIS in Sokoto. Read the full story and public reactions.

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