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US Delivers Military Equipment to Nigeria Under Foreign Military Sales Agreement

September 10, 2026

The United States has delivered military equipment to Nigeria under a Foreign Military Sales agreement, strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries and supporting Nigerian-led efforts to counter terrorism in the region,

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Nigerian Army offers cash reward for information leading to arrest of top ISWAP leaders

August 6, 2026

The Nigerian Army has announced a cash reward for credible information leading to the arrest of Abu Musa Al-Mangawi Baa Shuwa, the alleged leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP),

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Oyo Takes Delivery of ₦7.76bn Surveillance Aircraft to Strengthen Security Operations

July 28, 2026

The Oyo State Government has taken delivery of two Diamond DA42 MNG Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircraft acquired to enhance security operations and improve aerial monitoring across the state, Prime Business

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Community Support Crucial to Winning Fight Against Banditry – Defence Minister Musa

July 9, 2026

Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said the success of Nigeria’s fight against banditry and terrorism depends largely on the support of local communities, stressing that security forces face an uphill battle

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Oriire Abduction: Bandits Threatened to Kill 46 Pupils, Teachers If Troops Advanced – Defence Minister

July 9, 2026

The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has disclosed that the gunmen who abducted pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State threatened to kill their captives if

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Northern Governors Launch Security Trust Fund, Commit ₦1 Billion Monthly to Tackle Insecurity

July 8, 2026

Northern governors have launched the Northern Nigeria Security Trust Fund (NNSTF), committing a combined ₦1 billion monthly to strengthen efforts to combat insecurity across the region, Prime Business Africa reports. The

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Northern Governors, Traditional Rulers Convene Emergency Security Meeting in Kaduna

July 8, 2026

Governors from Northern Nigeria and leading traditional rulers are holding an emergency security meeting in Kaduna as concerns over insecurity across the region continue to mount, Prime Business Africa reports. The

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Fayose Blames Makinde for Oriire Schoolchildren Abduction, Cites Security Lapses

June 29, 2026

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has blamed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde for the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area, alleging that the incident resulted from the

Nigerian Troops Kill Scores Of Boko Haram Terrorists, Lose 5 Soldiers In Borno - DHQ

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Military Pressure Forces Top ISWAP Leaders to Surrender as 76 Terrorists Lay Down Arms

June 29, 2026

The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), says intensified military operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists have compelled a fresh group of senior

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Troops Foil ISWAP Highway Ambush, Rescue 53 Civilians, Recover Eight Vehicles in Borno

June 26, 2026

Troops of Sector 2 under Operation HADIN KAI have thwarted an attempted highway operation by suspected ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, rescuing 53 civilians and recovering eight vehicles in what underscores the

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Kogi Arms Seizure Highlights Growing Concern Over Weapons Supply Routes to Criminal Networks

June 23, 2026

The interception of a cache of arms and ammunition destined for criminal elements in Kogi State has raised fresh concerns about the movement of illicit weapons across Nigeria and the ability of

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Tinubu Orders Permanent Security Reinforcement at NIPSS After Deadly Plateau Attack

June 19, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate and permanent strengthening of security at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, Plateau State, following a deadly armed attack on the

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Katsina Troops Rescue Four Kidnap Victims in Ongoing Hunt for Notorious Bandit Leader

June 17, 2026

Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued four kidnap victims during ongoing operations targeting a notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Muhammadu Fulani, in Katsina State, Prime Business Africa reports. The rescue is the

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Troops Rescue Wife of Late Major General Rabe Abubakar During Katsina Offensive

June 15, 2026

Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have rescued the wife of Late retired Major General Rabe Abubakar during an ongoing military offensive against bandits in Katsina State, marking a significant breakthrough in the

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Makinde Tightens Road Safety, Security Net as Oyo Unveils New Vehicle Registration Enforcement Order

June 10, 2026

Governor Seyi Makinde has signed Executive Order No. 002 of 2026 on the Regulation and Enforcement of Vehicle Registration and Traffic Management in Oyo State, introducing sweeping new compliance measures that tighten

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Edo Police Bust Fake Kidnap Plot, Arrest Woman, Three Others Over ₦50m Ransom Scam

June 9, 2026

The Edo State Police Command has uncovered a staged kidnapping scheme allegedly orchestrated by a woman and three accomplices to defraud her family of ₦50 million, in a case that also involved

Abia Killings: Go After Criminals Not Innocent Civilians, Nigerians Tell Military Nigerians have called on the military authorities to go after real criminals responsible for killing of five soldiers in Abia State on Thursday last week not harassing and arresting innocent civilians. The Nigerian Army had after the ugly incident that occured at Obikabia Junction in Aba the commercial hub of the state released a statement vowing to retaliate over killing saying “accordingly, it is absolutely imperative that the military retaliate against this dastardly act against troops. The military would be firece in it's response. We would bring overwhelming military pressure on the group to ensure their total defeat.” Subsequently, videos trending online showed military officers deployed to Abia raiding the area in apparent search for criminals who killed their colleagues. Some clips showed soldiers gather some people in the area.and interrogate them. There were also reports that soldiers have been harassing many residents of the area since Friday. Some Nigerians criticised the act saying that military officers are not suppose to be in city centres because the country is not at war. “Soldiers are supposed to on the front line. Why the city? Are we at war?” Another X user, Alani 10Lions one Elephant cried out. According to a Premium Times report, spokesperson of the 14 Brigade of the Nigeria army in Ohafia, Abia State, Innocent Omale, confirmed the arrest of some residents but said they were later released. Aba residents complain over the actions of the military in retaliation to the death of their men. Mr Christian Ekocha, who is a resident of the area claimed that there have been choppers and helicopters flying around the area numerous times a day. “There was even a rumour that soliders opened fire on civilians in Ngwa road. Although, I have not confirmed the authenticity of the information. But youths are being harassed and interrogated by these military personnels,” he added. Nigerians on their X handles urged the military not to harm innocent civilians in a quest for retaliation. “Dropping military men is unacceptable. Go hard on the criminals and not the armless citizens,” Adewale ‘Damilare urged the military. Netizens also called on the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to intervene so that the military would not take catastrophic actions against citizens. “Howbeit, this is urging Alex Otti to swoop into action to meet with the Nigerian army chief, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja to call his boys to order. As in their usual characteristics, they are now setting the cart before the horse in Aba, Abia state, just like they did in Okuama community, in Ugheli south LGA of Delta State in March 2024,” Mr Ike God said on his X handle. Recall that in March, 17 military personnels were killed in Delta state, during a peace mission. The community was razed down by some unknown men some days later and the residents alleged it to be the military men in retaliation. Nigerians fear that Aba might experience similar fate.

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Soldier Killed, Another Injured in Ogun Attack as Police Dispute Banditry Narrative

June 9, 2026

A serving Nigerian Army soldier has been killed and another injured following an armed attack at a private dredging site in Magbon Etido, Mowe, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, in

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Abducted Oyo School Principal Denies Reports of ₦1bn Ransom, Sharia Demand in New Captivity Video

June 8, 2026

A fresh twist has emerged in the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, with one of the victims, Principal Mrs. Alamu Folawe, appearing in a new video to deny widespread

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Police Arrest Four, Neutralise Two Kidnappers in Adelabu Family Abduction, Uncover Extensive Surveillance Network

June 8, 2026

The Oyo State Police Command has revealed that the kidnapping of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons was the outcome of a carefully

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Police Rescue Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons After Gun Battle With Kidnappers

June 7, 2026

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have rescued the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, and her 12-year-old twin sons following a gun battle with suspected kidnappers in

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Oyo Assembly Speaker Says New Executive Order Targets Crime, Strengthens Public Safety

June 5, 2026

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, has said a new executive order signed by Governor Seyi Makinde is designed to strengthen security, improve traffic management

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Obi Raises Alarm Over Rising School Abductions, Urges Youth to Reject ‘Normalisation of Failure’

June 5, 2026

Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), , has expressed concern over the growing spate of school abductions across Nigeria, warning that the country risks becoming

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NANS Condemns Late-Night WASSCE Sessions, Raises Security Concerns Over Students’ Welfare

June 5, 2026

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has condemned the reported prolonged stay of candidates at examination centres during the ongoing 2026 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) in parts of

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Nigeria Moves Closer to State Police as Presidency Signals Imminent Constitutional Amendment

June 5, 2026

The Presidency has disclosed that Nigeria is now closer than ever to establishing state police, with a constitutional amendment expected soon, in what could mark one of the most significant overhauls of

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Oyo School Abduction: Speaker Warns Against Negotiating as Kidnappers Demand Weapons, Law Changes

June 4, 2026

The Speaker of the Oyo State House of Assembly, Adebo Ogundoyin, has warned that yielding to the demands of the armed group behind the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire Local

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Mbamalu Faults Political Elite for Focusing on 2027 Amid Deepening Security Crisis

June 4, 2026

Publisher of Prime Business Africa, Dr. Marcel Mbamalu, has criticised Nigeria’s political class for what he described as an increasing preoccupation with the 2027 elections while the country battles a worsening security

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Obi Calls for Immediate Release of Abducted Oyo Pupils, As Pressure Mounts on Security Response

June 3, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has called for the immediate and unconditional release of schoolchildren abducted in Oyo State, in a

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Gunmen abduct Adelabu’s sister, twin sons in Ibadan

June 3, 2026

Gunmen have abducted Olaide John-Paul, the younger sister of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress chieftain, Adebayo Adelabu, alongside her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, in Ibadan, the Oyo

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Lagos Broadcaster Retracts Unverified School Attack Claim, Issues Public Apology

June 2, 2026

The management of Gbedu 100.1 FM has issued a public apology over a false report of a bandit attack in Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos State, admitting that the information was broadcast without verification

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Lagos Police Debunk Viral Bandit Invasion Claims, Confirm One Death, 15 Arrests

June 2, 2026

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading a viral social media alert alleging that armed bandits had invaded communities including Ibeju-Lekki, Imota and Oke-Afo, targeting schools and children

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After 16 Days in Captivity, Oyo Teachers Shut Schools in Solidarity With Abducted Colleagues, Pupils

Public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State on Monday commenced an indefinite strike in compliance with a directive from the national leadership of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), following the continued captivity of abducted teachers and students in the

June 1, 2026

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Tinubu Approves 1,000 Forest Guards for Oyo as FG Intensifies Efforts to Rescue Abducted Pupils

The Federal Government has announced a series of security measures, including the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards in Oyo State and the deployment of a specialised rescue team, following the abduction of pupils and teachers from three schools in Oriire Local Government

June 1, 2026

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‘We Cannot Give Up on Nigeria’ – Oluremi Tinubu Assures as Ekiti Monarchs Raise Security Concerns

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has assured Nigerians that the country’s security challenges will be overcome through sustained efforts by the Federal Government, security agencies and support from international partners, Prime Business Africa reports. Speaking during her first official visit to

May 31, 2026

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Joint Nigeria-U.S. Operations Kill 175 ISIS Fighters, Neutralise Top ISWAP Commanders – DHQ

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has announced that ongoing joint counterterrorism operations conducted by the Armed Forces of Nigeria in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have killed 175 ISIS-linked terrorists in North-East Nigeria, Prime Business Africa reports. In an operational

May 19, 2026

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Nigerian Military Confirms Killing of Over 20 ISWAP Fighters in Coordinated Airstrikes in North-East

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed that coordinated air operations conducted in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) have resulted in the killing of more than 20 suspected ISIS/ISWAP fighters in North-East Nigeria. In a press release issued by the Director

May 18, 2026

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Presidency Reveals How Intelligence Pressure Forced Kwara Kidnappers to Free 38 Worshippers

The Presidency has disclosed fresh details on how security agencies secured the release of 38 churchgoers abducted last Tuesday in Eruku, Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. Speaking during an interview on Arise News on Monday, the Special Adviser to the

November 25, 2025

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Tinubu To Security Chiefs: Nigeria’s $1trillion Economy Target Will Be Undermined If Insecurity Not Degraded

President Bola Tinubu has charged heads of security agencies to step up efforts to progressively bring down all rampaging criminal elements, stressing that the $1 trillion economy target will be undermined if pockets of insecurity not addressed

January 6, 2024

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Benue Police Arrest Suspected Bandit Leader, Member

In a significant development, the Benue State Police Command has officially confirmed the apprehension of Kumaor Fachir Daniel, the second-in-command to the late militia leader Terwase Akwaza, along with four other individuals. This arrest was made in conjunction with the recovery of

August 15, 2023

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Navy Boss, Ogalla, Visits Abia, Lauds Otti’s Effort In Improving Security

The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ikechukwu Ogalla, has commended the Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti for his approach towards tackling insecurity in the state. The Naval Chief gave the commendation when he paid a working visit to the

August 9, 2023

Tinubu Says Reforms To Cut Debt Service To Revenue Ratio Will Be Painful For Nigerians

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Tinubu Sacks Security Chiefs, Names Successors

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the immediate retirement of all service chiefs including the inspector-general of police and Comptroller-General of Customs. The president has subsequently appointed new ones to succeed them. This was revealed in a statement signed by Willie Bassey,

June 19, 2023

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