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Northern governors lament ‘senseless’ kidnapping of Kebbi schoolgirls, demand swift rescue operation Kebbi school abduction: State and community police solution to Nigeria's internal security challenges – Reno Omokri

Northern governors lament ‘senseless’ kidnapping of Kebbi schoolgirls, demand swift rescue operation

By HARUNA AHMED, Gombe November 18, 2025
Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) has denounced the attack on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in the Danko/Wasagu area of Kebbi State, where 25 female students were kidnapped and a school official reportedly killed. Speaking in Gombe on Monday, the forum’s chairman and Gombe State Governor, Inuwa...
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Kebbi school abduction: State and community police solution to Nigeria’s internal security challenges – Reno Omokri Kebbi school abduction: State and community police solution to Nigeria's internal security challenges – Reno Omokri

Kebbi school abduction: State and community police solution to Nigeria’s internal security challenges – Reno Omokri

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja November 18, 2025
Former Presidential aide, Reno Omokri has called for urgent security reforms following the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, and the killing of the school’s vice principal. In a post on his X handle on Tuesday, Omokri condemned the attack and...
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Atiku laments worsening insecurity in Nigeria as police confirm abduction of 25 Kebbi schoolgirls Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar

Atiku laments worsening insecurity in Nigeria as police confirm abduction of 25 Kebbi schoolgirls

By CALLISTUS OFFOR, Abuja November 17, 2025
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has again raised alarm over Nigeria’s deepening security crisis following a wave of violent attacks and mass kidnappings across several states. “I am devastated by the news of the tragic attack on Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, which claimed...
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Bandits storm Kebbi school, kidnap 25 girls as police launch rescue operation Bandits

Bandits storm Kebbi school, kidnap 25 girls as police launch rescue operation

By HARUNA AHMED, Birnin-Kebbi November 17, 2025
A pre-dawn raid by armed bandits on Monday threw Kebbi State into panic after dozens of schoolgirls were seized from Government Girls’ Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area. According to the Police Command’s spokesperson, CSP Nafi’u Abubakar, who issued a statement in Birnin Kebbi, the attackers...
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3 months after arraigning Yelwata, Plateau massacre suspects, DSS nabs major arms supplier DSS

3 months after arraigning Yelwata, Plateau massacre suspects, DSS nabs major arms supplier

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 16, 2025
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested one Musa Abubakar, suspected to be the major supplier of arms and ammunition to persons and groups terrorizing several Northern states. The arrest came barely three months after the secret police began prosecuting nine persons linked to the recent...
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NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist’s stronghold in Zamfara NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist's stronghold in Zamfara

NAF airstrikes destroy terrorist’s stronghold in Zamfara

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 15, 2025
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Air Component of the Joint Task Force of Operation FANSAN YAMMA has achieved a major operational breakthrough following precision air interdiction missions conducted on 14 November 2025 at the Sauri bandit camp in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Director of Public Relations and...
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DSS recaptures wanted terrorist linked to Kuje jailbreak and Deeper Life Church massacre DSS recaptures wanted terrorist linked to Kuje jailbreak and Deeper Life Church massacre

DSS recaptures wanted terrorist linked to Kuje jailbreak and Deeper Life Church massacre

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 15, 2025
Department of State Services (DSS) has re-arrested Abdulazeez Obadaki, a senior figure in the Ansaru terror network and one of the most wanted escapees from the 2022 Kuje Custodial Centre attack. Obadaki, also known as “Bomboy,” had been on the run for more than three years before operatives finally...
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“We’ll not rest until every threat is neutralised” — Air Chief vows relentless fight against terrorists in Nigeria 23rd Chief of Air Staff, AVM Sunday Aneke

“We’ll not rest until every threat is neutralised” — Air Chief vows relentless fight against terrorists in Nigeria

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 14, 2025
Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has declared that terrorists, insurgents and armed bandits will find “no hiding place” anywhere in Nigeria, as the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) intensifies its nationwide counter-terrorism operations. Aneke gave the assurance during an operational tour of the Air Component...
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Nigerian Army strengthens drive to build fearless, combat-ready soldiers – COAS 25th Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu

Nigerian Army strengthens drive to build fearless, combat-ready soldiers – COAS

Tom Chiahemen November 6, 2025
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s commitment to grooming highly skilled and battle-ready soldiers capable of confronting the nation’s security challenges with renewed strength and resilience. Shaibu made this known on Wednesday at the Jaji Military Cantonment in Kaduna State while declaring...
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Good governance, accountability sure way for Nigeria to reclaim credibility, says university don Emmanuel M. Akpabio, Professor, Dept of Geography & Natural Resources Management, University of Uyo, Nigeria

Good governance, accountability sure way for Nigeria to reclaim credibility, says university don

By ANIEFIOK UDONQUAK, Uyo November 5, 2025
As Nigeria grapples with the challenge of insecurity and worsened by the threat of an attack by the United States, a University Don, Emmanuel Akpabio has suggested that good governance, accountability and institutional reforms are the sure ways for the country to reclaim its credibility. Akpabio, a Professor of...
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DSS gives update on prosecution of terrorists suspects Terrorism: DSS gives update on prosecution of terrorists suspects

DSS gives update on prosecution of terrorists suspects

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- November 4, 2025
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Department of State Services (DSS) has provided an update on the ongoing prosecution of several high-profile terrorism suspects across the country, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring accountability for those responsible for terror-related crimes. The DSS in a statement issued by its Deputy Director, Public Relations...
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Inside Nigeria’s mosque attacks: A chronicle of violence against Muslim worshippers Boko terrorists attack Mosque in Nigeria

Inside Nigeria’s mosque attacks: A chronicle of violence against Muslim worshippers

Tom Chiahemen November 2, 2025
Despite global outrage over attacks on Christians, PRNigeria reports a disturbing pattern of mosque-targeted violence against Muslims in Nigeria has received far less attention—even as hundreds have been killed in places of worship. This report highlights the scale of atrocities committed from 2009 to 2025 and demands equal global...
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Troops destroy bandits’ camp in Takum LGA of Taraba Military troops raid bandits camp

Troops destroy bandits’ camp in Takum LGA of Taraba

Tom Chiahemen November 1, 2025
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- In continuation of the ongoing operations code-named OPERATION LAFIYA NAKOWA, aimed at flushing out hibernating bandits and terrorist elements within its Area of Responsibility, troops of 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army / Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have intensified clearance operations across Taraba State. Acting...
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Zamfara: “Negotiating with armed groups without disarmament is a recipe for endless violence – Lawal warns Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal

Zamfara: “Negotiating with armed groups without disarmament is a recipe for endless violence – Lawal warns

Tom Chiahemen October 30, 2025
By HARUNA AHMED, Gusau – Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has cautioned that negotiating peace with armed groups while allowing them to retain their weapons only serves to prolong violence and undermine state authority. The governor made this remark in Abuja during the Executive Intelligence Management Course (EIMC) 18...
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“Stay clear from Kogi” – New CP warns terrorists, criminals Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Mr. Naziru Kankorifi,

“Stay clear from Kogi” – New CP warns terrorists, criminals

Tom Chiahemen October 29, 2025
Newly appointed Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Mr. Naziru Kankorifi, has issued a strong warning to terrorists and other criminal elements to steer clear of the state. Kankorifi delivered the warning on Wednesday while officially assuming duty at the Kogi State Police Command headquarters in Lokoja. He succeeds...
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Vandals destroy TCN tower on Gombe–Damaturu transmission line Vandalized TCN tower

Vandals destroy TCN tower on Gombe–Damaturu transmission line

By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- October 26, 2025
Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported that one of its power towers, Tower T347, located along the Gombe–Damaturu 330kV transmission line, was vandalised on Friday evening, around 5:46 p.m. The disclosure was made by Mrs. Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, in a statement issued on...
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Court denies Tukur Mamu’s 3rd bail bid, says DSS has shown “diligence” in terrorism case terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mohammed Mamu.

Court denies Tukur Mamu’s 3rd bail bid, says DSS has shown “diligence” in terrorism case

Tom Chiahemen October 22, 2025
Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has again refused to grant bail to Tukur Mohammed Mamu, the controversial negotiator accused of aiding terrorists linked to the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack. Delivering the ruling on Wednesday, Justice Mohammed Umar dismissed Mamu’s third attempt to secure bail, this time on medical...
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