A new security report details how terrorist groups operated in Sokoto before the recent US-Nigeria airstrikes. Discover the complex mix of banditry, jihadism, and local grievances driving violence.
Prophet Sam Olu Alo commends the Tinubu and Trump administrations for the Christmas Day airstrike in Sokoto. He announces a 3-day prayer for Nigeria and plans a spiritual visit to Jordan. Read more.
Conflicting accounts emerge between US and Nigeria over Christmas airstrikes on terrorist targets in Sokoto. Details on casualties, targets, and a delayed joint statement fuel sovereignty debate. Read the full analysis.
Adamawa Police arrest two men accused of terrorising Sarau Belel community and threatening a man over his brother's 2024 abduction. CP Dankombo Morris orders thorough probe.
A Nigerian man on X refutes viral claims that the recent US military strike in Sokoto missed its target, stating the North refused to share images of the destruction. Read the full story and reactions.
A foreign analyst confirms the US used Tomahawk cruise missiles from a warship in the Gulf of Guinea to hit ISIS targets in Sokoto on Christmas Day. Get the full details and social media reactions.
US President Donald Trump reveals he personally ordered a delay in airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria to time it around Christmas. Nigerian government confirms joint operation in Sokoto with no civilian casualties.
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala labels recent US airstrikes in Sokoto as 'sketchy,' questioning Congressional authorization. Details on the operation targeting ISIS-linked terrorists remain unclear.
US launched airstrikes targeting ISIS in Nigeria's Sokoto state on Christmas Day with Nigerian approval. Get the full details on the operation, targets, and regional security implications.
Nigeria confirms US used drone-launched missiles in Christmas Day strikes against ISIS militants. Details emerge on Sokoto and Kwara state operations. Full story here.
US President Donald Trump launched airstrikes on jihadist camps in northern Nigeria as a 'Christmas present,' while mixing political threats with religious messaging. Read the full story.
Sokoto State confirms a joint Nigeria-US airstrike targeted terrorists in Tangaza LGA. No civilian casualties reported. Government welcomes international security collaboration. Read more.
A Nigerian journalist, Victor Chukwuedo Onwuemene, has publicly questioned the effectiveness of the recent US military strike on ISIS bases in Sokoto, demanding concrete evidence of terrorists eliminated.
Archbishop Daniel Okoh of CAN declares the 2025 Christmas season as Nigeria's most peaceful in recent memory, crediting improved security. Read the full story and analysis.
A Nigerian-born US soldier's viral warning to terrorists in Sokoto sparks reactions. Get the full story on the message sent hours after a confirmed US military strike.
Benue State Police Command foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued a victim unhurt in the Tiortu area on Christmas Day. CP Emenari commended the swift response. Read more.
The Federal Government has disclosed the precise locations in Sokoto state targeted in recent US-backed airstrikes against ISIS. The operation, approved by President Tinubu, involved precision strikes from the Gulf of Guinea with no civilian casualties re
US airstrikes on Sokoto terrorists ignite a fierce debate on Nigeria's sovereignty, diplomatic appeals, and the complex narrative of religious violence. Experts weigh in on legality and future security cooperation.
West African stakeholders call for urgent, coordinated action against human trafficking, highlighting its $150bn annual profit and 75% child victim rate. Learn about the regional strategy.
VP Kashim Shettima assures Borno residents of govt's resolve to end insecurity after Gamboru Market blast. Northern Senators Forum condoles with victims. Read more.
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.
The Federal Government confirms debris from a US-backed airstrike in Sokoto fell in Offa, Kwara, on Christmas. No casualties reported. Full details inside.
Sokoto State Government confirms joint US-Nigeria airstrikes in Tangaza LGA. No civilian casualties reported. Investigations ongoing into suspicious objects found near Jabo.
NOSCEF endorses US military action against ISIS-linked militants in Sokoto, stating Nigeria needs all help to end terrorism. Read the full reaction and government stance.
Nigerian Police arrest two notorious bandit leaders in Kwara, recovering an AK-47, ₦500,000 ransom cash, and a new motorcycle. The gang terrorised four states. Read more.
VP Kashim Shettima visits Maiduguri blast victims, pledges government's unwavering resolve to end insecurity. 14 admitted, 1 dead. Read the full report.
Bishop Joseph Akinfenwa laments that fear overshadowed Christmas due to insecurity. He calls for decisive government action to protect lives and worship. Read his urgent appeal.
The FCT Directorate of Road Traffic Services announces a major reform to eliminate touting and racketeering in vehicle registration. Director Abubakar Yeldu reveals plans for a cleaner system by 2026.
The Nigerian Armed Forces confirm precision strikes with the US against foreign ISIS elements in Sokoto. Get the full details on this major security operation.
A Nigerian Muslim man explains why Trump's airstrike on ISIS in Sokoto is not an attack on Islam, sparking intense online debate. Read his full statement and the reactions.