Troops Kill 24 Terrorists, Repel Midnight Attack in Yobe Battle
DAMATURU, Nigeria – Nigerian troops repel a coordinated midnight terrorist assault in Yobe State, killing 24 insurgents after a fierce three-hour gun battle. The…
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Terrorism
Haram Video Shows 416 Ngoshe Abductees Alive in Captivity
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria – A video released by insurgents linked to Boko Haram shows hundreds of abducted residents from Ngoshe community alive in captivity, weeks…
US Orders Abuja Embassy Drawdown Over Nigeria Security Fears
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States orders a partial evacuation of its embassy in Abuja, citing worsening security conditions across Nigeria. In a notice…
IED Attacks Persist in Northeast Despite Decline, Report Reveals
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria records 1,934 improvised explosive device (IED) incidents in the North-East between 2017 and 2024, underscoring a persistent security threat despite…
Navy Crushes IPOB Bomb Cell, Kills Two in Imo
IMO, Nigeria – Nigerian naval forces dismantle a suspected bomb-making cell linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, the Eastern…
Bomb Explosion Hits Kwara Bus, Several Feared Dead, Injured
KWARA, Nigeria – A roadside bomb explosion strikes a commercial bus in Kwara State, leaving several passengers feared dead and raising fresh security concerns.…
US Congress Seeks Nigeria Pact Over Christian Killings, Terror Threats
ABUJA, Nigeria – The United States Congress calls for a sweeping bilateral agreement with Nigeria to protect Christian communities, dismantle jihadist networks and counter…
Senate Warns Poor Security Funding Undermines Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate security committee warns that outdated budgeting practices are crippling agencies battling terrorism, kidnapping and cybercrime. Committee chairman Yahaya Abdullahi…
Tinubu Orders Security Surge After Deadly Kwara Village Attacks
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria intensifies security operations across the North Central region after gunmen kill about 75 villagers in coordinated attacks on rural communities…
China Rejects Terror Funding, Illegal Mining Claims in Nigeria
LAGOS, Nigeria – China firmly denies allegations linking its mining firms in Nigeria to illegal mining and terrorism financing, calling the claims misleading and…