Katsina State, long affected by farmer-herder conflicts, armed banditry, communal clashes, and climate-related resource disputes, recently hosted a high-level advocacy visit led by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR). The two-day visit, held from March 3rd to 4th, 2026, aimed to strengthen the state’s capacity for early...
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have recorded significant operational successes across various theatres of operation within the last 24 hours neutralizing 18 terrorists arresting 37 suspects and recovering several weapons and logistics items during a series of intelligence-led operations conducted nationwide. The operations which spanned multiple states also led...
Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, has called on Nigerians not to lose faith in the country’s ongoing fight against terrorism despite recent attacks on security personnel and communities. Musa made the appeal on Thursday after briefing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja....
Barely one week after the governors of Taraba and Benue states held a high-level security meeting in Wukari to address rising insecurity in Southern Taraba, suspected armed herders have reportedly ambushed Tiv farmers in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing two people and injuring several others. The...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on Muslims to use the last ten days of the Holy month of Ramadan to intensify prayers, especially during the night prayers (Tahajjud), for an end to the protracted insecurity tormenting the state. The governor, who is currently in Saudi...
Nigerian Army has dismissed reports alleging that more than 40 soldiers were killed during recent terrorist attacks in communities in Borno State, describing the claim as misleading and based on unverified sources. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Media Information Officer, HQ Joint Task Force (North East)...
Troops of 7 Guards Battalion, Guards Brigade Nigerian Army, in conjunction with elements of the Nigeria Police Force and local vigilantes, have successfully rescued 19 kidnapped victims during a coordinated search and rescue operation conducted around Gidan Dogo in Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory. Acting Assistant...
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has commiserated with the people of Ngoshe affected by the recent Boko Haram attack, describing the incident as tragic. Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza local government, was attacked on Tuesday evening, scores were killed, while others were abducted. Addressing members of the...
The debate around the creation of state police has recently gained renewed momentum in Nigeria. Following worsening insecurity across the country, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed openness to exploring the establishment of state police as part of broader security reforms. In the same context, the current Inspector-General of...
Ondo State Government has expressed deep concern over the recent kidnapping incidents in the state which has been discovered that it was orchestrated by some locals within those parts of the state and the government has directed all security agencies to crackdown on them. This is contained in a...
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas and Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia on Monday held a high-level security and peace meeting in Wukari, as part of renewed efforts to end persistent violence along the Benue–Taraba border. The meeting, which also featured prominent traditional rulers including the Tor Tiv, James Ayatse,...
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani has declared that his administration will not tolerate any individual or group seeking to undermine peace and security in Kaduna State, warning that those he described as “conflict merchants” would be dealt with in accordance with the law. The governor spoke on Monday while...
Nigerian Army (NA), in sustained multi-theatre operations across the country in the last 24 hours, has recorded decisive operational successes, neutralising 3 terrorists, securing the surrender of 1 terrorist family member, arresting 20 suspects. The Army in a statement via its X handle @HQNigerianArmy, said troops recovering a significant...
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over what he described as Nigeria’s “politics of zero humanity,” warning that political leaders are prioritising the 2027 elections while thousands of citizens are being killed and abducted across the country. In a strongly worded statement, Obi lamented that while...
Worried by the grave humanitarian tragedy that has affected the people of Benue State since 2015, Prof Iyorwuese Hagher has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to declare a state of emergency in the Sankera axis of Benue State and deploy sufficient, rights-respecting security forces to restore control...
President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday appealed to the leadership of the 10th Senate to amend the constitution to provide a legal framework for the establishment of State Police to tackle insecurity nationwide. President Tinubu made the appeal during an interfaith breakfast with senators at the Presidential Villa in Abuja....
In a shocking escalation of political violence, former presidential candidate Peter Obi and other leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) narrowly escaped an assassination attempt in Benin City, Edo State, on February 24, 2026. Gunmen reportedly trailed Obi, former APC National Chairman Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, Prof. Oserheimen Osunbor,...
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticised the Federal Government of Nigeria over reports alleging that ransom was paid to secure the release of kidnapped victims in parts of Niger, Kebbi, and Kwara states. In a statement posted on its official X handle.on Tuesday, the opposition party described the...
Senator Diket Plang, representing Plateau Central Senatorial Zone, has called for increased and effective funding for Nigeria’s security agencies following recent deadly attacks and a mining tragedy in Plateau State, which left several residents dead. Speaking at his residence while addressing journalists, the lawmaker expressed deep sorrow over the...