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Gunmen Abduct 15 Passengers on Makurdi–Otukpo Highway

By Elizabeth Ugbo Suspected gunmen abducted 15 passengers on April 15, 2026, around 8:30pm along the Makurdi–Otukpo highway in Benue…

Police Dispute Amnesty Report Claiming 1,100 Kidnappings in Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Nigeria Police Force has challenged a report by Amnesty International, which claimed that at least 1,100…

Tinubu Skips Lagos Bridge Inauguration Over Security Briefings

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Ahmed Tinubu missed the inauguration of the Open-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge on Wednesday in Lagos because…

Deadly Plateau Attacks: Bandits Kill Security Operatives, Raid Kyaram Community

By Elizabeth Ugbo A deadly attack occurred on Friday afternoon in Kanam Local Government Area of Plateau State, where heavily…

Gunmen Ambush Soldiers, Kill Officers and Civilians in Kebbi Community

By Elizabeth ugbo Gunmen attacked soldiers and police officers on Tuesday night in Giro Masa, Shanga Local Government Area, killing…

Gunmen Attack Church in Kwara, Abduct Worshippers as Security Forces Rescue Three

By Elizabeth Ugbo Gunmen attacked a church in Kwara State on Sunday, abducting eight worshippers during a service at ECWA…

US Military Role in Nigeria Terrorism Fight Sparks Sovereignty Debate

By Elizabeth Ugbo The debate over the United States military presence in Nigeria intensified after a Christmas Day strike on…

African Union Condemns Killing of Over 50 Civilians, Abduction of Women and Children in Zamfara Attack

By Elizabeth Ugbo The African Union has condemned the killing of over 50 civilians and the abduction of women and…