The Federal Government of Nigeria has won a significant victory in its efforts to end school kidnappings after securing the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State. The development marks the first major breakthrough since the mass abduction on November 21, 2025.
In the early…
The Sokoto State Police Command successfully extended its operations beyond state borders with a cross-border mission in Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State. On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, a Strike Force team targeted a criminal syndicate involved in motorcycle theft, handling stolen property, and criminal conspiracy.
The operation began around 5:00 PM after police received…
The Sokoto State Police Command has intensified efforts against criminal networks with a major operation in Tangaza Local Government Area. On Wednesday, December 3, 2025, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) carried out an intelligence-driven mission that struck at the financial backbone of a notorious bandit group.
The police received credible information…
The recently sworn-in Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has assured that the renewed security strategies of the Federal Government will soon yield visible results across Nigeria. The assurance was given just after the minister’s swearing-in at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, following confirmation by the Senate.
It was indicated that the immediate priority will be the…
The Senate has confirmed the appointment of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence following an extensive screening session that lasted several hours. His confirmation came shortly after his nomination was forwarded by the President to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of the former minister on health grounds.
During the…
A joint meeting involving governors and traditional rulers from Northern Nigeria was held in Kaduna, where key decisions were reached to address persistent insecurity across the region. During the meeting, a resolution was adopted calling for a six-month suspension of all mining activities. It was agreed that the temporary halt would allow for a comprehensive audit and revalidation of mining…
A building under construction along Sir Kashim Road in the GRA area of Bauchi was reported to have collapsed, leaving six construction workers trapped beneath the debris. The incident led to an urgent response by emergency personnel, and rescue operations were immediately initiated.
A crane was deployed to carefully lift heavy concrete and metal materials as rescue efforts progressed. After…
It was declared by the Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) that it had never endorsed any amnesty programme or payment to terrorists or bandits. The claim, which had gained traction through a circulating video, was described as “truncated, taken out of context, and deliberately manipulated.”
In the statement issued, it was clarified that remarks attributed to the Forum’s chairman, Bashir…
A church in Ejiba, Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State was attacked by armed gunmen during Sunday service, resulting in the abduction of the pastor and his wife as well as other members of the congregation.
The worship session at the newly established Cherubim and Seraphim Church was disrupted when the assailants opened fire. Worshippers were forced to flee in panic as gunshots rang…
A sharp response has been issued to ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo by the presidency, following his call for foreign intervention to address Nigeria’s growing insecurity under current leadership. The reply declared that terrorism had already taken root during Obasanjo’s own time in office — a period when extremist groups were allowed to form and expand their networks.
It was asserted…