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The big picture issues on the security crisis in Nigeria.

Government

Defence Minister Mohammed Badaru Resigns Citing Health Reasons

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, has resigned from his position with immediate effect, citing health concerns. His departure comes at a...
Government

Tinubu Names Ribadu to Lead US-Nigeria Security Collaboration

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has approved the formation of Nigeria’s delegation to the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, aimed at deepening security collaboration...
Government

Nigerian Senate Moves to Classify Kidnapping as Terrorism, Proposes Death Penalty

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigerian Senate has begun steps to classify kidnapping as a terrorism offence, proposing that offenders face the death penalty without the option...
Government

Nigeria and USA to Form Joint Working Group on Counterterrorism

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria and the United States have agreed to establish a Joint Working Group aimed at strengthening counterterrorism operations and expanding security cooperation between...
Government

Kebbi Schoolgirl Abductions: Governor Idris Criticises Military Tactics

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
BIRNIN-KEBBI, Nigeria — Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has called for an urgent reassessment of the military’s approach to combating insecurity, following the abduction...
Metro

Niger School Abduction: Catholic Diocese Releases Names of 265 Victims Still in Captivity [SEE LIST]

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
KONTAGORA, Nigeria — The Catholic Diocese of Kontagora has released the full list of 265 students and teachers of St. Mary’s School, Papiri, Niger...
Government

Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of Police from VIP Escorts, Approves Recruitment of 30,000 Officers

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has directed the immediate withdrawal of police officers attached to VIPs across the country, ordering their redeployment to core...
News

‘They Surrounded the Whole Church’: Kwara Kidnap Survivor Recounts Terrifying Experience

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
ERUKU, Nigeria — One of the worshippers abducted during the attack on Christ Apostolic Church, Oke Igan, in Eruku, Kwara State, has recounted the...
Government

Tinubu Says All 38 Worshippers Kidnapped in Kwara Have Been Rescued

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu on Sunday, November 23, 2025, announced the rescue of all 38 worshippers abducted during the attack on the Christ...
Metro

Over 100 Students Abducted as Bandits Attack Catholic Mission School in Niger State

Jackson Kachi | Senior News Editor -
AGWARA, Nigeria — More than 100 students are feared kidnapped after armed men suspected to be bandits raided St. Mary Primary and Secondary School, a...
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