Military Operation Leads to Arrest TROOPS of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected terrorist kingpin during a carefully coordinated intelligence-led operation at the weekly market in Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Security sources disclosed that the operation was carried out on June 4 after credible intelligence indicated that a wanted suspect, identified […]
University Disowns Unauthorized Admission Claims THE management of Dennis Osadebay University (DOU), Asaba, has warned prospective students and the general public against a fraudulent advertisement falsely claiming to offer admission into the institution’s Nursing programme through a purported Post-UTME exercise. In a statement released through the university’s newsletter dated June 6, 2026, the institution described […]
Security Fears Cast Shadow Over Education THE lingering impact of recent school abductions in Oyo State is being felt far beyond the state’s borders, as rumours of similar attacks continue to generate fear across Lagos and Ogun communities. Since the kidnapping of dozens of pupils and teachers from schools in Oyo, reports of suspected bandit […]
Security operatives have recorded another operational success in Sokoto State after suspected terrorists fled from a targeted community during a joint patrol involving military, police and intelligence agencies. Intelligence Spurs Rapid Response A joint security task force has carried out a strategic patrol in parts of Sokoto State following intelligence reports suggesting the presence of […]
Fresh attacks in Borno, Ondo and Kano have intensified concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, with experts warning that persistent violence could shape the political climate ahead of the 2027 general elections. Violence Escalates Across Regions NIGERIA’S security landscape has come under renewed strain following a series of deadly attacks, kidnappings and terrorist activities across […]
Security operatives in the Federal Capital Territory have arrested several suspects linked to kidnapping, armed robbery and ammunition supply, following a series of intelligence-driven operations across Abuja and neighbouring states. Suspects Arrested Over Viral Gun Videos THE Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspected kidnappers who allegedly disguised themselves in military camouflage […]
Silence Replaces Learning in Affected Schools IN Esiele and other communities across Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, classrooms that were once filled with pupils have become symbols of fear and uncertainty following recent school abductions. Weeks after gunmen stormed three schools and whisked away pupils and teachers, normal academic activity has yet to […]
A New Wave of School Attacks Rekindles Old Fears NIGERIA’S long-running battle against mass abductions has entered a troubling new phase, with recent attacks on schools raising fresh concerns about the safety of students and teachers across the country. On 15 May 2026, armed groups launched coordinated attacks on educational institutions in both the Southwest […]
Asaba’s Status as State Capital Sparks Call for Correctional Facility THE Asagba of Asaba, His Royal Majesty Epiphany Azinge, has renewed calls for the establishment of a Nigerian Correctional Service custodial centre in Asaba, arguing that every state capital should host a correctional facility as part of an effective justice administration framework. The monarch made […]
Four Convicted, One Acquitted in Landmark Terrorism Trial A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four men to death by hanging for their involvement in the June 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, an assault that left dozens of worshippers dead and many others injured. Delivering judgment on […]