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Tinubu orders massive manhunt for Niger terrorists

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered security chiefs to hunt down terrorists who killed and abducted civilians during coordinated attacks on communities and a market in Niger State. He condemned the killings and kidnappings in Agwarra and Borgu Local Government Areas, describing the raids as a grave assault on innocent Nigerians and a direct test of the country’s resolve.​ In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President directed the Minister of Defence, the Chief of Defence Staff, the Service Chiefs, the Inspector General of Police and the Director General of the DSS to track down the attackers and ensure the immediate rescue of abducted victims. He ordered security agencies to scale up operations around vulnerable communities, especially those close to forests like Kainji Lake National Park that are used as terrorist hideouts.​ The […]

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Troops kill over 23 bandits in Kano–Katsina joint operation

Troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have neutralised more than 23 bandits in a coordinated onslaught spanning Kano and Katsina states at the start of the new year.​The operation followed attempted attacks on communities in Shanono and Tsanyawa Local Government Areas of Kano, where Joint Task Force troops repelled the assailants and pursued them as they fled toward Katsina.​ According to a statement from 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, the fleeing bandits regrouped around Karaduwa and Dan Marke areas of Matazu LGA in Katsina, where they were tracked by air assets and later hit with precision airstrikes that inflicted heavy casualties and destroyed weapons and equipment.​Security sources say earlier phases of the wider joint operation had already accounted for scores of bandits and the recovery of dozens of rustled cattle in border communities between the two states.​ The Army said security in […]

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Archbishop Martins urges peace focus amid US Nigeria military ties

Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins, has welcomed efforts to improve security in Nigeria through international collaboration but warned that true peace cannot be built on fear, weapons or military power alone.​Commenting on growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, he expressed cautious hope, saying any partnership must prioritise justice, human dignity and long term peace rather than escalate violence.​ He noted that recent U.S. military actions against jihadist groups in the region have drawn mixed reactions among Nigerian church leaders, with some seeing them as necessary support and others worried about potential backlash and rising attacks.​Martins stressed that while Nigerians desire safety from terrorists and criminals, the country must not rely solely on force but also tackle root causes such as bad governance, corruption and social injustice.​ Quoting Pope Francis’ message on peace, the […]

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Archbishop Martins urges peace focus amid US Nigeria military ties

Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Most Rev Alfred Adewale Martins, has welcomed efforts to improve security in Nigeria through international collaboration but warned that true peace cannot be built on fear, weapons or military power alone.​Commenting on growing security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, he expressed cautious hope, saying any partnership must prioritise justice, human dignity and long term peace rather than escalate violence.​ He noted that recent U.S. military actions against jihadist groups in the region have drawn mixed reactions among Nigerian church leaders, with some seeing them as necessary support and others worried about potential backlash and rising attacks.​Martins stressed that while Nigerians desire safety from terrorists and criminals, the country must not rely solely on force but also tackle root causes such as bad governance, corruption and social injustice.​ Quoting Pope Francis’ message on peace, the […]

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Atiku, Obi and key blocs list urgent steps to fix Nigeria in 2026

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, Christian and regional bodies, and the Peoples Democratic Party have outlined what they see as urgent steps to make 2026 more meaningful for Nigerians.​In comments gathered by Vanguard, they stressed the need to tackle insecurity, rebuild the economy, reduce poverty and restore trust in public institutions under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.​ Atiku called for a clear economic rescue plan centred on job creation, lower living costs and credible efforts to ease the hardship many households are facing, warning that ad hoc measures will not be enough.​Obi, now a leading opposition figure, pushed for transparent governance, strict accountability and cutting waste, arguing that Nigerians need to see concrete improvements in power, education, health and security rather than promises.​ Groups such as the Christian Association of Nigeria, the Arewa Consultative […]

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Makarfi urges unity and tougher action in 2026

Former Kaduna State Governor, Senator Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has urged Nigerians to remain united and resilient as the country enters 2026, while calling on governments at all levels to intensify efforts against insecurity and economic hardship.​In his New Year message, he said 2025 severely tested citizens’ patience amid rising economic pressure, insecurity and widespread uncertainty across the country.​He noted that the New Year offers a chance to renew collective resolve and confront national challenges together.​ Makarfi stressed that unity and a shared sense of purpose are essential for national progress, warning that division weakens the country’s ability to solve its problems.​He described Nigeria’s human and material diversity as its greatest asset, capable of rekindling hope and strengthening national cohesion when properly harnessed.​According to him, diversity should be a platform for mutual respect, dialogue and cooperation, allowing citizens to apply their […]

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Nigerians recall harsh 2025 but hope for relief in 2026

Many Nigerians say 2025 was one of the hardest years in recent times, marked by rising prices, insecurity and deep uncertainty. In spite of this, they are looking to 2026 with cautious hope that living conditions will improve.​ In Owerri, some residents described 2025 as a year of crippling hardship, especially for people in small businesses and daily trading. A trader, Chinonso Nze, said the economic climate was poor and that surviving the year felt like a miracle for many families.​ He blamed the hardship on high inflation and worsening insecurity that made travel dangerous in many parts of the country. According to him, kidnappings and attacks on highways left commuters feeling unsafe and afraid to move freely.​ Nze also expressed concern about a new tax regime expected to take effect in 2026, warning that it could further strain already […]

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Many feared dead in suspected bomb blast on Zamfara highway

Several travellers are feared dead after a suspected bomb explosion along the Yar’Tasha–Dansadau road in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The exact number of casualties has not yet been confirmed.​ Zamfara State Police Public Relations Officer, Yazid Abubakar, reportedly confirmed the incident in a telephone interview with Daily Post. He said there was a blast in the area but noted that it had just occurred and that details were still being gathered.​ PUNCH was unable to reach the police spokesperson directly for further clarification, as his phone was switched off at the time of filing the report. Videos shared online show people fleeing the scene in panic after the explosion.​ Some social media users suggested the blast may have been caused by an improvised explosive device planted by bandits targeting road users. They also called on security agencies […]

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Terrorists on the move after US missile strikes as experts warn of fresh risks

Suspected terrorists in northern Nigeria are reportedly relocating from their bases following US missile attacks carried out on Christmas night. Community leaders told Sunday Punch that they observed movements as armed groups began leaving known hideouts in small numbers after the strikes.​ President Donald Trump had announced that the US military launched deadly strikes against Islamic State terrorists in northwestern Nigeria. The Federal Government confirmed it gave support for the operation, which targeted locations used by the militants.​ No deaths were recorded at the two locations hit by missiles at Jabo in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State and Offa in Kwara State, where a projectile struck a farmland and some buildings. Officials in Tangaza LGA, however, said further strikes were carried out on suspected Lakurawa armed group hideouts in parts of Sokoto, leading to injuries and destruction of […]

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Sowore condemns US airstrikes on Nigerian soil

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has strongly criticised the recent United States military strikes on Nigerian soil. He described the attacks as a violation of Nigeria’s sovereignty and a dangerous step for the country.​ Sowore argued that no foreign country has the right to launch military operations inside Nigeria under any guise. He said allowing such actions sends a signal that Nigeria cannot protect itself and is willing to hand over its security to external powers.​ He also faulted the Nigerian government for what he called weakness and complicity. According to him, the authorities should have openly rejected the US airstrikes instead of agreeing to or tolerating them.​ Sowore warned that foreign military involvement rarely solves internal security problems. He pointed to past US interventions in countries like Iraq, Libya and Afghanistan, saying they often left […]

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