NSA office counters El-Rufai accusations, makes clarifications on alleged payments to bandits
The Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) has dismissed accusations made by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, that the federal government pays or rewards bandits. In a statement released on Monday and signed by Zakari Mijinyawa, ONSA described the claims as false, adding that no part of the government has ever offered ransom […]
Ndume decries fresh Boko Haram killings in Borno communities
Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, who represents Borno South, has condemned the latest Boko Haram attacks on Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government and Mussa in Askira/Uba, which claimed several lives over the weekend. In Ngoshe, five farmers were killed on their farmlands on Saturday morning. The same night in Mussa, armed men invaded the community, killing […]
Bandits k!ll one, abduct farmers in Kaduna
Armed bandits launched a violent attack on farmers in Kaduna State, killing one person, injuring another, and abducting several others in Kajuru Local Government Area. The attack happened on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, in Sarkin Bajaga village while the victims were working in their fields, according to security analyst Zagazola Makama. Authorities quickly deployed security […]
Kidnappers demand N600m ransom for abducted Katsina couple and their daughter
Gunmen in Katsina State have demanded a ransom of ₦600 million for a man, his wife, and their young daughter who were kidnapped from their home. The victims, identified as 33-year-old Anas Ahmadu, his wife Halimat, and their daughter Jidda, were taken from their residence at Filin Canada Quarters in Sabuwar Unguwa, Katsina city, on […]
Four k!lled as suspected herders attack Benue communities
Suspected armed herders have reportedly killed four people and destroyed several properties in different communities within Tombu Council Ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State. A community leader, Joseph Anawah, confirmed that the attack happened on Monday, August 25. He explained that the suspected Fulani attackers stormed the area around 3:00 p.m. and set […]
We’ll flush out bandits in Katsina – COAS vows
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, visited Katsina State on Sunday after the killings in Malumfashi Local Government Area. He promised that the military will deal decisively with bandits disturbing communities in the state. Oluyede, who was on an operational visit, met with the acting governor, Faruk Lawal, at the Government House. […]
Nigeria worse than country at war – Chidoka
Former Aviation Minister Osita Chidoka has raised serious concerns about the current state of Nigeria, saying the situation is even worse than that of a country at war. During a recent interview on Channels Television, Chidoka explained that Nigeria’s level of instability today goes beyond what is usually seen in civil wars. He noted that […]
We’ll keep mourning needles losses if security not tackled – Peter Obi
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has once again raised concern about the worsening insecurity in Nigeria. On his official X handle, Obi condemned the brutal killing of worshippers in Katsina State, describing the incident as heartbreaking and devastating. The former Anambra governor urged leaders to place value on human life, stressing that […]
‘Killings now epidemic in Nigeria’ – Atiku on Katsina mosque attack
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed deep worry over the rising killings of innocent Nigerians. He said the situation has grown so bad that it now feels like an epidemic, endangering the very essence of Nigeria’s humanity. On Tuesday, gunmen stormed a mosque during early morning prayers in the Unguwan Mantau community, Malumfashi Local […]
Five k!lled, houses razed in fresh Plateau attack
Suspected herdsmen attacked Tim village in Chakfem District, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State on Tuesday evening, August 19, 2025. The violence left five people dead and destroyed 10 thatched homes. Several others were injured during the attack and are now receiving medical care at local hospitals. Security expert Zagazola Makama said early investigations […]