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Former Army spokesperson Rabe dies in bandits’ captivity

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former spokesperson of the Nigerian Army, has died while in the custody of armed bandits in north-west Nigeria. The former Director of Defence Information and his wife, Hajiya Amina Abubakar, were abducted by heavily armed gunmen while travelling through Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State in late May 2026. Both were taken to an unknown location after their vehicle was ambushed on a major route. During their week in captivity, the couple appeared in a video released by their captors, in which they appealed to authorities to intervene and secure their release. They also asked for the release of some arrested individuals believed to be linked to their case, as part of conditions for their freedom. Security agencies launched a search-and-rescue operation immediately after the abduction, but efforts to locate the couple were […]

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Biola Adebayo, ID Cabasa, Others Decry Insecurity, Kidnappings

Several Nigerian celebrities, including Biola Adebayo, ID Cabasa, Toyin Abraham, Kunle Remi, Ruth Kadiri, KieKie and Spyro, have condemned the rising insecurity and kidnappings across Nigeria, accusing the government of inaction. Following the abduction of schoolchildren and the beheading of a teacher in Oyo State on May 15, 2026, these celebrities have voiced outrage over the nation's worsening security crisis. Many expressed fear for citizens' safety and lamented that Nigerians are becoming desensitized to violence. Popular music producer Olumide Ogunade, known as ID Cabasa, said in an emotional video that Nigerians have "gotten used to evil" and have adjusted to the darkness covering the country. He criticized the government for not taking action and noted that people divide along political, religious, ethnic and tribal lines instead of uniting against violence. Biola Adebayo noted the heartbreaking reality that parents don't know […]

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Biola Adebayo, ID Cabasa, Others Decry Insecurity, Kidnappings

Several Nigerian celebrities, including Biola Adebayo, ID Cabasa, Toyin Abraham, Kunle Remi, Ruth Kadiri, KieKie and Spyro, have condemned the rising insecurity and kidnappings across Nigeria, accusing the government of inaction. Following the abduction of schoolchildren and the beheading of a teacher in Oyo State on May 15, 2026, these celebrities have voiced outrage over the nation's worsening security crisis. Many expressed fear for citizens' safety and lamented that Nigerians are becoming desensitized to violence. Popular music producer Olumide Ogunade, known as ID Cabasa, said in an emotional video that Nigerians have "gotten used to evil" and have adjusted to the darkness covering the country. He criticized the government for not taking action and noted that people divide along political, religious, ethnic and tribal lines instead of uniting against violence. Biola Adebayo noted the heartbreaking reality that parents don't know […]

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Bandits Destroy Houses, Kidnap Pastor’s Nine-Year-Old Son in Ondo

Armed bandits have attacked the Idogun community in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying two houses and kidnapping a nine-year-old boy identified as Oluwatobi, the son of a local pastor, Isaac. The midnight raid took place in the Igbosi area of Idogun, where scores of gunmen stormed the community, set fire to buildings and whisked the child away to an unknown destination. Two houses were destroyed during the invasion, while the gunmen abducted the child and damaged two other buildings before fleeing. Some residents who escaped the attack reported hearing gunshots and explosions as the attackers moved through the community. The attack has thrown the community into panic, with residents fleeing into nearby forests and bushes to escape the violence. Local leaders have appealed to the Ondo State security agencies and the Nigeria Police Force to intervene urgently […]

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Oyo Abductions: Parents Reject Rice, Cash, Demand Release of Kidnapped Children

Families of pupils and teachers abducted by bandits in Oyo State have rejected rice and money brought by government officials, insisting that their only priority is the safe return of their children. The relatives turned down the relief items during a meeting with state representatives, saying they could not accept food and cash while their loved ones remain in the hands of kidnappers. “They brought rice and money, but the parents turned it down. They said their priority is the safe return of their children,” a community leader close to the affected families explained. The abductions occurred during a brutal attack on schools in Oriire Local Government Area, where dozens of pupils and staff of Community High School were taken into the forest. Among the victims are children, teachers, and a school principal, who has since pleaded for help in […]

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Eight children missing after orphanage attack in Kogi

Eight children remain missing after an armed attack on an orphanage in Kogi State, in north-central Nigeria, authorities have confirmed. According to the state’s information commissioner, Kingsley Fanwo, gunmen stormed the unregistered facility on Sunday and abducted 23 children along with the orphanage’s owner. Security forces were able to rescue 15 of the children following what officials described as a rapid and coordinated response. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. However, security sources indicate the presence of a cell linked to Boko Haram in the area, which has experienced repeated incidents of violence. The commissioner noted that the orphanage was operating without official authorization and was located in a remote area, outside the oversight of relevant authorities. He called on operators of similar institutions to ensure proper registration and coordination with government agencies, particularly given the current security […]

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Deadly strikes hit Afghanistan’s Kunar province

Cross-border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have escalated following deadly strikes in the eastern Afghan province of Kunar Province, where at least seven people were killed and dozens injured, according to multiple sources. Among the injured are students and a professor from Kunar University. Taliban authorities reported that around 30 of the wounded were students, while overall casualties reached at least 75 people. Islamabad has denied responsibility for targeting civilian areas, with Pakistan’s information ministry dismissing reports of attacks on the university and nearby residential zones as false. Witnesses described intense bombardments during the incident. A university lecturer said explosions were heard across the campus, while a local journalist reported seeing residents fleeing as the attack unfolded. Afghan officials stated that buildings within the university compound sustained significant damage. There are conflicting accounts regarding the nature of the attack. Taliban […]

Freed worshippers return after mass kidnapping in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna State
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All 166 Kidnapped Worshippers Released After Kaduna Church Attack

All 166 people abducted during a violent attack on Kurmin Wali village in Kaduna State, northern Nigeria, have been released, according to the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN). The victims were kidnapped last month when armed men stormed the village and its churches, forcing residents and worshippers into the surrounding forest. Reverend John Hayab, chairman of CAN’s northern chapter, confirmed the release on Thursday, saying every abducted person had safely returned. He did not disclose whether a ransom was paid or how negotiations were conducted, Reuters reported. Governor to Receive Freed Victims CAN’s Kaduna State chairman, Reverend Caleb Maaji, also confirmed the development, saying he had just returned from the Kaduna State Government House, where preparations were underway for the governor to officially receive the freed worshippers. “The stage is set for them to be brought. His Excellency will meet […]

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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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Report: Why ex defence minister Badaru really resigned

Fresh details have emerged suggesting that former Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, was pressured to resign not only over health concerns but also because of a long running rift with Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and mounting criticism of his handling of insecurity.​ Badaru, who was appointed defence minister in August 2023 after serving two terms as Jigawa State governor, formally resigned on Monday after about two years in office, with the Presidency announcing that he stepped down due to “poor health”, while President Bola Tinubu immediately swore in former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa (retd.), as his replacement.​ However, multiple senior defence ministry and military sources told Saturday Punch that a “frosty relationship” between Badaru and Matawalle had quietly destabilised parts of the ministry’s work for months, even though both men maintained a cordial […]

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