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Terrorists Demand N6bn Ransom for Abducted Victims in Borno and Kaduna

By Elizabeth Ugbo Terrorists linked to Boko Haram have demanded a total of N6 billion ransom for abducted victims in…

Lafarge Terror Financing Conviction Raises Concerns for Nigeria

By Elizabeth Ugbo A landmark ruling in France has placed Lafarge under intense scrutiny, raising urgent questions in Nigeria. The…

Bandits Abduct Monarch, Wife, Others in Midnight Attack in Kwara

By Elizabeth Ugbo Suspected bandits abducted a traditional ruler, his wife, and another resident in Olayinka community, Ifelodun Local Government…

ISWAP Claims Deadly Attacks on Nigerian Forces and Niger Republic in Propaganda Release

By Elizabeth Ugbo The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has claimed responsibility for multiple attacks on Nigerian security forces…

IED Threat in Nigeria: 1,934 Incidents Recorded in North-East (2017–2024)

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria recorded 1,934 improvised explosive device (IED) incidents in the North-East between 2017 and 2024, according to…

Governor Radda Chairs Emergency Security Meeting After Katsina Attack

By Elizabeth Ugbo Dikko Radda on Monday presided over an emergency Security Council meeting at the Government House in Katsina…

8-Year-Old Boko Haram Escapee Recounts Years of Captivity, Hunger, and Forced Survival in Lake Chad Region

By Elizabeth Ugbo An eight-year-old boy, abducted by armed fighters in Kaburi village, Borneri, Cameroon, around four years ago, has…

Nigerian Military on High Alert Nationwide Ahead of Easter

By Elizabeth Ugbo Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has placed troops on high alert across the country ahead of Easter celebrations.…

President Bola Tinubu Donates Salaries to Armed Forces Welfare Fund

By Elizabeth Ugbo President Bola Tinubu has pledged to donate all his salaries since May 2023 to a new Armed…

NYSC Debunks “Ransom Clause” Claim, Reassures Corps Members on Safety

By Elizabeth Ugbo The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) on Wednesday in Abuja dismissed a viral report claiming it operates…