Terrorist encampment in chaos following military airstrike — Freed hostage

Two captives liberated by the 82 Division Task Force Battalion have disclosed that the terrorist encampment where they were detained has deteriorated due to ongoing military actions in Borno State. This information was included in a message disseminated on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, on Friday evening. The report indicates that the two victims … Read more

Alleged criminals affiliated with Bello Turji murder 11 and wound numerous more in an assault in Sokoto

At least 11 individuals have allegedly lost their lives due to a suspected bandit assault on multiple communities in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The occurrence was confined within a post disseminated on X on Friday evening by security expert, Bakatsine. The post indicates that the assault transpired on Thursday evening … Read more

Inhabitants evacuate as alleged armed pastoralists assault a community in Benue

Inhabitants of the Ankpechi community in the Oglewu District of Ohimini Local Government Area in Benue State were compelled to evacuate on Thursday following an alleged incursion by armed herdsmen. The hamlet, positioned along the Otukpo–Ogobia Road, is in proximity to Ondo-Ugboju within the Otukpo Local Government Area, where a comparable assault earlier this week … Read more

Two convicts escape from Adamawa Prison

Two convicts, identified by security sources as politically exposed suspects, allegedly escaped from the Security Custodial Centre in Jimeta, Yola. Security services are reportedly conducting a manhunt for the fugitives, who were transported to the Jimeta Custodial Centre roughly three weeks ago after a security operation on suspected political thugs in the Mubi axis. Governor … Read more

Police arraign 123 drivers for having obscured or missing number plates

Since the start of Operation Clean Plates, the Kano State Police Command claims to have arrested 123 drivers for driving with covered, defaced, or missing number plates. At a news briefing on Monday, Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori stated that the operation was implemented to prevent criminals from utilising unregistered vehicles to avoid detection. … Read more

In Kaduna, army personnel apprehend alleged gun dealers

Seven illicit guns that were purportedly intended to be given to bandits were found by Nigerian Army troops in Sector 7 after they apprehended suspected arms traffickers. Zagazola Makama, a security specialist, revealed this in a post on Monday. According to Zagazola, the arrest took place at the Samaru checkpoint in Kaduna State’s Zangon Kataf … Read more

Atiku responds to the WAEC and NECO fee reversal, saying, “Why wait for public outrage

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has applauded the Federal Government’s decision to halt the proposed rise in WAEC and NECO registration fees, citing strong public resistance to the proposal. On July 13, 2026, Atiku’s official page published a statement outlining the viewpoint. Atiku claims that the suspension came after … Read more

“They killed my brother and took my passport,” Sowore claims, accusing the government of persecuting him

Omoyele Sowore, a rights activist, has claimed that he and his family have been persecuted for years by the present and previous Nigerian administrations. On July 13, 2026, a statement on Sowore’s official page contained the accusation. Sowore claims that he was expelled from the University of Lagos, his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate … Read more

The blood of the innocent cries for justice; we want peace

The blood of innocent people slaughtered in Benue State is calling for justice, according to David Mark, National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to Mark, it is crucial to uphold peace throughout the state, thus those who terrorise communities should be held fully accountable by the law. The ADC National Chairman urged … Read more

Due to reported election violence, Governor Adeleke wants to suspend some political leaders’ visas

In advance of his state’s governorship election on August 15, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has called for economic sanctions and visa bans against a number of political figures for allegedly encouraging political violence. Speaking on Monday while welcoming a delegation from the British government in Osogbo, Governor Adeleke claimed that certain political figures were … Read more