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- Joint Security Forces Apprehend Three Bandit Suspects and Seize Firearms in Sokoto State
Published: May 1, 2026
Section: Africa
Security operatives arrested three suspected members of a kidnapping syndicate during an intelligence-led operation in Tangaza, Sokoto State, on April 29, 2026. The suspects, ident...
- Security Operatives Rescue 19 Abductees in Benue as Local Chairmen Intervene to Quell Rising Communal Tension
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Security forces have successfully rescued 19 individuals abducted during a violent boundary dispute between the Ukpute and Adiko communities in Benue State. The crisis, which began...
- ADC Presidential Aspirant Mohammed Hayatudeen Dismisses Zoning Debate as a Distraction from Nigeria’s Economic and Security Crises
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Africa
Mohammed Hayatudeen, a presidential aspirant for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called for an end to the national obsession with zoning ahead of the 2027 elections. Spe...
- President Tinubu Formally Declares Second-Term Bid While Alleging Political Sabotage Amid National Security Issues
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially announced his intention to seek re-election, characterizing himself as a "stubborn politician" who will not be intimidated by adversaries...
- Gunmen Invade Ekiti Church Vigil, Kill Pastor And Abduct Worshippers In Violent Midnight Raid
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Africa
A midnight prayer vigil at a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti turned tragic when five armed men attacked the congregation. The Ekiti State Police Command confirmed that t...
- Edo Government Targets Global Investment Surge with New Security Reforms and Industrial Agreements
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
The Edo State Government, through Commissioner Kassim Afegbua, has issued a call for local and international investment, highlighting the state's improved security and agricultural...
- Amnesty International Denounces Deadly Boko Haram Assault in Adamawa State Village Raids
Published: Apr 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Amnesty International has issued a strong condemnation following a Boko Haram attack in Gombi LGA that resulted in at least 29 deaths. The human rights group reported that insurgen...
- World Health Organization Approves Landmark Malaria Treatment for Newborns on World Malaria Day
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Africa
Marking World Malaria Day 2026, the WHO has prequalified the first antimalarial treatment specifically designed for infants weighing two to five kilograms. The new formulation of a...
- Anxiety Mounts In Borno As Boko Haram Deadline Expires For 404 Ngoshe Captives
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
The 72-hour ransom deadline issued by Boko Haram for the release of over 400 abducted residents of Ngoshe has lapsed without a formal response from authorities. While 12 individual...
- Federal High Court Begins High-Stakes Treason and Terrorism Trial Over Alleged 2025 Coup Conspiracy
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
The trial of several individuals accused of plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu commenced Wednesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja. The defendants, including a retired...
- Senator Ndume Rejects Boko Haram Ransom Demands As 72-Hour Deadline For 416 Captives Expires
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
Senator Ali Ndume has affirmed that the Federal Government will not pay ransom to Boko Haram for the release of 416 villagers abducted from Muoshi, Borno State. Despite an expired...
- Presidency Strategist Bayo Onanuga Commends Nigerian Armed Forces For Recent Strategic Wins Against Multi Front Insurgency
Published: Apr 22, 2026
Section: Africa
Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga has released a comprehensive defense of the Federal Government's security strategy, citing numerous successful military operations conducted over the p...