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Senator Ndume says Nigeria can end insecurity in 6 months if FG gets serious

Senator Ali Ndume says Nigeria can end insecurity within six months if the federal government shows genuine commitment and arms its soldiers properly.

Nigeria’s power sector cost government N418bn in subsidies as losses topped N300bn in Q4 2025

Nigeria's electricity regulator says the federal government absorbed N418.79bn in power subsidies in the fourth quarter of 2025, as sector losses exceeded N300bn.

US Missile Strikes Trigger Panic in Parts of Northern Nigeria

US airstrikes ordered by Donald Trump hit parts of Sokoto and Kwara, triggering panic as officials dispute casualties and question intelligence accuracy.

US Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria Signal Deeper Security Cooperation

US intelligence aircraft have flown repeatedly over Nigeria since November, reflecting deeper security ties amid violence and diplomatic tension.

Gunmen Kill Motorist, Abduct Several Residents in Imo Community

Gunmen opened fire on vehicles in Amala, killing a motorist and abducting several people as police begin a search operation.

Anambra on Edge After Gunmen Attack Market Area, Multiple Feared Dead

Gunmen opened fire near Afor Market Junction in Nawfia, killing several people and triggering panic as residents fled the scene.

Defence Minister, NSA Pledge to Defeat Terror and Restore Order

Defence Minister and NSA promise tougher action against terrorism, renewed coordination and faster results as security challenges persist across Nigeria.

Bauchi Police Confirm Death in Farmer-Herder Clash

Police confirmed one death and five arrests after a violent farmer-herder clash in Bauchi, prompting tighter security and a deeper investigation

Senate Spokesman Denies Paying Ransom For Schoolchildren

Senate spokesman Yemi Adaramodu rejects claims of ransom payments in recent school abductions as lawmakers launch a probe into security lapses.

Atiku Faults Government Over Kebbi Schoolgirls Rescue

Atiku challenges the government’s account of the Kebbi schoolgirls rescue, arguing the incident highlights Nigeria’s worsening security failures rather than a victory

Governors Race To Contain Worsening Kidnappings As Schools Shut Across Northern States

Governors across the North and South West prepare new security plans as school closures, kidnapping cases and rising attacks force states to review protection measures.

US Vows Deeper Security Support To Nigeria

Nigeria and the US are moving toward deeper security cooperation, outlining new defence, intelligence and training commitments as Abuja pushes for faster support.

NYSC disowns ransom pamphlet circulating online

The NYSC has rejected a viral pamphlet advising ransom payments to corps members, reiterating it is fake and stressing official safety protocols.

Northern CAN Raises Alarm Over Church Attack and Officer’s Killing

Northern CAN warns that church attacks, abductions and a general’s killing point to attempts to destabilise Nigeria and urges stronger security action.

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Senator Ndume says Nigeria can end insecurity in 6 months if FG gets serious

Senator Ali Ndume says Nigeria can end insecurity within six months if the federal government shows genuine commitment and arms its soldiers properly.

Nigeria’s power sector cost government N418bn in subsidies as losses topped N300bn in Q4 2025

Nigeria's electricity regulator says the federal government absorbed N418.79bn in power subsidies in the fourth quarter of 2025, as sector losses exceeded N300bn.

Nigeria recorded 3.38 million internally displaced persons across 14 states in 2023, NBS report shows

Nigeria recorded 3,381,228 internally displaced persons across 14 states in 2023, with Borno State accounting for more than half of all cases.

Boko Haram kills colonel and 6 soldiers in Borno as herdsmen attacks leave 14 dead in Benue

A Nigerian Army colonel and six soldiers were killed in a Boko Haram attack in Borno State on April 12, 2026.