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HURIWA Urges Nigeria to Target Kidnap Ransom Networks as Abductions Mount

August 28, 2026

Nigeria should go beyond rescuing kidnapping victims and target the financial networks that fund criminal groups, the Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) said on Friday, citing a report that recorded

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How Nigerian Kidnappers Collected N7.78bn in Ransom in One Year

August 27, 2026

Nigerian kidnappers collected at least 7.78 billion naira ($5.8 million) in confirmed ransom payments between July 2025 and June 2026, with mass abductions and a small number of high-value incidents accounting for

Killings On The Plateau: The Shame Of A Nation

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Benue, Plateau Killings: Obi Calls for Urgent Security Reforms, Justice for Victims

July 13, 2026

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has condemned the latest wave of deadly attacks in Benue and Plateau states, describing the persistent

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Atiku Rebuts Presidency’s Silence Claim Over Oyo Pupils’ Rescue, Defends Record on Security Response

July 11, 2026

The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the Presidency’s claim that he remained silent following the rescue of the abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State,

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Oriire: Kidnapped Oyo Pupils, Teachers Regain Freedom After Over 50 Days in Captivity

July 10, 2026

The kidnapped pupils and teachers of a school in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State have regained their freedom after spending more than 50 days in captivity, Prime Business Africa reports.

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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

Makinde Provides Update On Ibadan Explosion’s Victims

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Oyo Appeals to Teachers to End Strike, Approves ₦210bn Supplementary Budget

June 25, 2026

The Oyo State Executive Council (ExCo) has appealed to the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) to suspend its ongoing strike and allow pupils to return to classrooms, as concerns mount over the

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US Sanctions Lagos-Based ISIS Financier, Three Nigerian Bureaux de Change

June 23, 2026

The United States government has imposed sanctions on a Lagos-based Nigerian, Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, and three bureaux de change allegedly linked to him over claims that they facilitated financial transactions for 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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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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DHQ Launches Operation Clean Sweep III in Katsina as Family Disputes Official Account of Late General’s Death

June 15, 2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Joint Task Force North West has launched a fresh military offensive, codenamed Operation Clean Sweep III, across Matazu Local Government Area and adjoining communities in Katsina State following

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Bandits Kill 17 Farmers in Zamfara Attack, Amnesty International Alleges Government Inaction

June 13, 2026

At least 17 farmers have been killed and 13 others injured following an attack by suspected bandits on farmlands in Goron Namaye, Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State, According to Amnesty

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Obi Condemns Ethnic Profiling in Crime Reporting, Calls for National Unity

June 8, 2026

The National Democratic Coalition (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, Peter Gregory Obi, has warned that the growing practice of associating crime with particular ethnic groups risks deepening divisions and undermining

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Rights Group Demands Probe, Possible Prosecution of Sheikh Gumi Over Alleged Terror Remarks

May 24, 2026

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has criticised the Federal Government over what it described as “dangerous silence and double standards” regarding recent comments made by Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad

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Nigeria Rises to 4th on Global Terrorism Index as Afghanistan Drops Out of Top 10

May 23, 2026

Nigeria has been ranked the fourth most terrorism-impacted country in the world in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), while Afghanistan dropped to 11th position, marking its first exit from the global

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Military Debunks Terrorist Presence in South-West Over Oyo Incident

May 20, 2026

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports suggesting that terrorists have established operational bases in South-West Nigeria, describing the recent attack on schools in Oyo State as an isolated criminal incident rather

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

May 19, 2026

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

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

May 18, 2026

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

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AFRICOM Confirms Fresh Airstrikes Against ISIS Fighters in North-East Nigeria

May 18, 2026

The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) has confirmed carrying out additional coordinated airstrikes against suspected ISIS fighters in North-East Nigeria, in partnership with the Nigerian government, Prime Business Africa reports. In a

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Presidency, Defence Headquarters Clarify Identity of Killed ISWAP Commander Al-Minuki

May 17, 2026

The Presidency and the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) have clarified reports surrounding the identity of Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, the senior ISWAP commander killed during a joint Nigeria–United States military operation on May 16, 2026,

US Seeks Expanded Trade Ties With Nigeria

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How U.S., Nigerian Special Forces Hunted Down ISIS Deputy Abu Bilal al-Mainuki in Lake Chad Raid

May 17, 2026

Fresh details have emerged on the joint United States-Nigerian military operation that led to the killing of Abu Bilal al-Mainuki, the Islamic State’s alleged global second-in-command and a senior leader of the

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Tinubu Confirms Killing of Senior ISIS Leader in Joint Nigeria-U.S. Military Operation

May 16, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed the killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok, during a joint counterterrorism operation carried out by Nigerian and United States forces in the Lake Chad

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52 CSOs Raise Alarm Over Insecurity, Economic Hardship, Threats to Democracy in Nigeria

April 7, 2026

A coalition of 52 civil society organisations (CSOs) has issued a stark warning over what it described as Nigeria’s worsening security, economic, and governance crises, declaring that the country is “on the

Gunmen Attack Adamawa State Police HQ Amid Tensions; Military Link Suspected

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Former Presidential Aide Calls for Collective Action Amid Northern Insecurity Surge

February 25, 2026

Former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad has called on Nigerians to unite in addressing the worsening insecurity in northern Nigeria, amid a deadly wave of attacks recorded in February 2026, Prime Business Africa reports.

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Kwankwaso Sounds Alarm on Rising Insecurity, Ethnic Profiling in Nigeria

December 8, 2025

Former Minister of Defence and ex-Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, calling on the Federal Government to act urgently to preserve national

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U.S. Bars Entry for Nigerians Implicated in Attacks on Christian Communities

December 3, 2025

The United States has announced sweeping visa restrictions on Nigerians and their family members implicated in mass killings and targeted violence against Christian communities, marking one of Washington’s strongest interventions yet in

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Government Directs Early Closure of Public Activities as Kogi Responds to Emerging Threats

December 2, 2025

The Kogi State Government has ordered that all social, religious and community activities across the state must end by 4:00 p.m. daily until further notice, citing rising security concerns and the need

Amnesty International Tasks Nigerian Govt on Safe Return Of Chibok Girls

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Amnesty International Condemns Escalating Violence, Urges Tinubu Government to Act

December 1, 2025

Amnesty International has raised alarm over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, citing a surge in gunmen attacks and abductions for ransom that have become a daily occurrence in several parts of

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Obasanjo Faults Tinubu on Worsening Insecurity, Says Nigerians May Seek International Intervention

November 29, 2025

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has delivered one of his strongest criticisms yet of President Tinubu’s administration, declaring that Nigerians are justified in seeking help from the international community since the federal government

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Tinubu Declares National Emergency on Security, Orders Massive Deployment Across Crisis Zones

President Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency, unveiling a sweeping set of directives aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture amid escalating violence across multiple states. In a statement issued from the State House, the President ordered the police, the Nigerian

November 26, 2025

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Tinubu Welcomes Freed Kebbi Schoolgirls, Orders Security Forces to Rescue Others Still in Captivity

President Tinubu on Tuesday welcomed the release of 24 schoolgirls abducted by terrorists in Maga, Kebbi State, last Monday, charging security agencies to intensify efforts to free all remaining victims still in captivity across the country. The girls were taken on November

November 25, 2025

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Terror Strikes Again in Kwara: Armed Men Kidnap 11, Children Among Victims

Just 24 hours after victims of a previous church abduction were freed, terrorists struck again, this time targeting Isapa, a community near Eruku in Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, kidnapping at least 11 residents. The attack occurred on Monday around

November 25, 2025

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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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VIEW Condemns Mass School Abductions, Says Widespread Closures Amount to ‘Surrender’

A coalition of prominent female advocates under the banner of Voices for Inclusion and Equity for Women (VIEW) has condemned the escalating wave of school abductions in northern Nigeria, warning that shutting down schools in response to insecurity represents a failure of

November 25, 2025

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Borno Deputy Speaker Confirms Abduction of 13 Female Farmers in Askira-Uba

The Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Abdullahi Askira, has confirmed the abduction of 13 female farmers in Askira-Uba Local Government Area by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP militants. The victims, originally from Huyim District, were reportedly travelling to

November 24, 2025

Tinubu's Wife To Nigerians: 'My Husband Not Magician', Calls For Hope, Trust

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First Lady Reassures Nigerians of Unity, Says Country ‘Will Not Disintegrate’

Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s confidence in the nation’s continued unity, declaring that despite prevailing economic and security challenges, the country “will not disintegrate.” She delivered the message on Sunday during a thanksgiving service at the

November 24, 2025

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Bauchi Orders Immediate Closure of All Schools Over Escalating Security Threats

The Bauchi State Government has ordered the temporary shutdown of all schools across the state following rising security threats linked to a wave of terrorism and kidnapping incidents affecting northern Nigeria. The directive, issued by the State Ministry of Education on Sunday,

November 24, 2025

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Tinubu Withdraws Police From VIP Escorts, Orders Redeployment to Communities

President Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers assigned to guard Very Important Persons (VIPs), ordering their redeployment to core policing duties across the country. The directive was issued on Sunday during a high-level security meeting held at the Presidential

November 23, 2025

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Troops Arrest Notorious Kidnap Suspect in Taraba, Intensify Search for Abducted Fulani Leader

Troops of the 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have arrested a notorious kidnap suspect in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State as part of ongoing operations codenamed Operation Zafin Wuta. The suspect, Umar Musa Geyi, was apprehended

November 23, 2025

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