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Nigeria

Shettima visits Maiduguri condoles Army and Borno over attack

Vice President Kashim Shettima has paid a condolence visit to Maiduguri following a fresh terrorist attack that claimed the life of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and several other officers and soldiers. Shettima visited the Borno State Government and the Nigerian Army on Saturday, conveying President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s sympathy and support to the families of the fallen personnel and the people of the state. In a message delivered on behalf of the President, he described the deaths as a painful reminder of the heavy price being paid to keep Nigeria safe and united. He praised the courage and commitment of the troops, saying their sacrifice would never be forgotten. “These men wore the uniform for all of us,” Shettima said. “They stood to protect our communities, our families and the future of our children. Their courage reminds us that peace […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 11, 2026

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Nigeria

US pulls some embassy staff from Nigeria over insecurity

In a travel advisory issued on Wednesday, the department urged American citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria from April 8 2026 due to crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest and limited healthcare services. Nigeria has been placed at Level 3 Reconsider Travel, while 23 states are now listed under Level 4 Do Not Travel. The advisory newly added Plateau, Jigawa, Kwara, Niger and Taraba to the Level 4 list. They join other high risk northern areas such as Borno, Yobe, Kogi and northern Adamawa where terrorism and kidnapping remain a serious threat. Several southern states, including Abia, Anambra, Bayelsa, Delta, Enugu, Imo and Rivers State excluding Port Harcourt, were also flagged because of high levels of crime and unrest. The State Department warned that violent crimes such as armed robbery, carjacking and kidnapping for ransom are common, and that US citizens […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA April 9, 2026

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Nigeria

President, governors intensify fight against terrorists

Nigeria’s fight against insecurity is entering a new phase as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and 25 governors move to strengthen both federal and state responses to terrorism and banditry. They met in Lagos to agree on closer coordination, foreign security support and a legal framework for state police.​ Tinubu told the governors that his administration is deepening talks with global leaders to secure modern equipment, intelligence and training for security agencies. He said his recent engagements in the United Kingdom and a fresh discussion with French President Emmanuel Macron focused on getting concrete backing for Nigeria’s security operations.​ The President explained that Nigeria is ready to use its goodwill and available credit lines to acquire the necessary resources. He said those willing to support the country will provide equipment and training, and stressed that defeating insecurity remains a top priority […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 23, 2026

Nigeria

Tinubu condemns Borno abductions, urges Nigerians to resist fear

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condemned the recent terrorist attack and mass abductions in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, and urged Nigerians not to give in to fear. He directed the Armed Forces and other security agencies to urgently rescue all those abducted during the assault, which was carried out by suspected Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists. The attack left several people dead and many others kidnapped shortly after residents had broken their fast on Wednesday evening. Tinubu described the incident as a heartless and brutal act against innocent citizens and stressed that such attacks would not weaken the government’s resolve to defeat terrorism and restore peace across Nigeria. He said terrorists would never overpower the will of the Nigerian people or the determination of the state to protect them. The President commended the military for […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA March 7, 2026

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Nigeria

Terrorists kill 34 fasting Muslims in Kebbi attack

At least 34 Muslims fasting for Ramadan have been killed in coordinated attacks on several villages in Kebbi State, northwestern Nigeria. The gunmen, described as terrorists by local officials, raided the communities on Tuesday evening. The attackers stormed the villages while many residents were observing Ramadan prayers and breaking their fast. Survivors said the gunmen arrived on motorbikes, shooting people and burning homes. Several others were injured, and many families fled into nearby bushes for safety. Local authorities linked the assault to suspected Islamist militants active around the Kebbi border area. The group is believed to have carried out similar raids in neighbouring states in recent months. Security forces have been deployed to the affected communities to prevent further attacks and to help residents. Officials said operations are ongoing to track down the attackers and secure the area. The killings […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 19, 2026

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Nigeria

Troops rescue eight kidnapped wedding guests in Kano

Troops of 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have rescued eight of the 10 people abducted by suspected terrorists at a wedding in Dabawa, Shanono Local Government Area of Kano State. The victims were kidnapped on Wednesday when gunmen in military camouflage reportedly stormed the ceremony and took them away.​ A military source said soldiers deployed in an ambush position along the Yankwada River line moved quickly towards the area after receiving a distress call. They made contact with the fleeing attackers at Garu village in neighbouring Katsina State and pursued them towards the Katsina–Gidan Mutum Daya road axis.​ During the operation, eight of the abducted girls were safely rescued and have since been reunited with their families. Efforts are ongoing to track down the bandits and secure the release of the remaining two victims.​ The source added that patrols and clearance […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 12, 2026

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Nigeria

ACF warns of rising insecurity and poverty in North

The Arewa Consultative Forum has raised fresh alarm over worsening insecurity, deepening poverty and growing humanitarian crises across Northern Nigeria. Chairman Mamman Mike Osuman said terrorism, banditry and kidnapping are uprooting families and destroying livelihoods in many states.​ Speaking at the ACF’s 79th National Executive Council meeting in Kaduna, Osuman listed Kwara, Southern Kaduna, Katsina and Benue among areas facing rising attacks. He said repeated violence has forced people into overcrowded camps and informal settlements with poor access to food, healthcare and other basic services.​ Osuman warned that school closures, disrupted farming and restricted movement have further weakened rural economies. He noted that the situation has become so severe that external military support has been needed in some locations, underscoring the urgency for coordinated action.​ He challenged ACF members not to remain ceremonial or rhetorical but to be principled, sincere […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 11, 2026

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Nigeria

Fresh killings and abductions deepen security fears in Nigeria

Fresh killings, kidnappings and violent clashes in parts of Nigeria have heightened public fear over security as new intelligence reports warn that terrorist groups are stepping up drone attacks. President Bola Tinubu has again pledged to strengthen the country’s security architecture, saying that defeating terrorism is key to economic stability and national development.​ In Kogi State, residents of Ejule community in Ofu Local Council raised alarm over the abduction of passengers travelling in a commercial Sienna bus along the Ejule Aloma road. Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers reportedly intercepted the vehicle heading towards Abuja, seized about 10 passengers and abandoned the bus, while security agencies had yet to issue an official statement at press time.​ The same area also witnessed deadly clashes between armed Fulani men and residents of Ibaji communities, including Ejule Ojebe, where at least four people were […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 10, 2026

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Nigeria

Insecurity keeps us sleepless — Tinubu vows to defeat terrorism, banditry

President Bola Tinubu says rising insecurity across Nigeria is keeping his administration awake at night, vowing to intensify efforts to strengthen security and defeat terrorism and banditry. Speaking in Abuja on Monday at the unveiling of the Renewed Hope Development Plan, Tinubu admitted that insecurity remains a major obstacle to national development and promised renewed action to tackle it. “I am leaving here again to further find means to strengthen our security to defeat terrorism. That I promise you,” he said, adding that the situation has kept him and other leaders “sleepless at night.” Tinubu assured Nigerians that his government would not relent until violent attacks and criminal activities are brought under control, warning that insecurity is also a serious drag on the country’s economic ambitions. He described terrorism and banditry as alien to Nigeria’s culture and pledged to find […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 9, 2026

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Nigeria

US lawmaker warns separatist push could hurt Christians

United States Congressman Riley M. Moore has rejected claims that Washington supports any move to break up Nigeria, warning that separatist campaigns would worsen insecurity and put Christian communities in greater danger.​ In a post on his verified X account, Moore said he travelled to Nigeria and held high level meetings with government officials, church leaders, aid groups and internally displaced persons to better understand the persecution of Christians. He noted that during all these engagements, the idea of dividing Nigeria “did not come up in any serious way.”​ Moore warned that efforts to embolden separatists would hurt Christians, especially in the North and Middle Belt. He argued that weakening Nigeria’s unity would destabilise the country, embolden terrorists and make Christians less safe both in Nigeria and across Africa.​ The congressman pledged to continue advocating for victims of terrorism and […]

Abdulmumini Auwal SA February 8, 2026

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