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Fresh Kidnapping Wave and Fatal Shooting Reported in Bauchi’s Dass Local Government
A former assembly member reports that four people were abducted and one killed in recent attacks in Bauchi's Dass Local Government Area, prompting a police-led rescue operation.
July 9, 2026
Bandit levies endanger agricultural output across northern Nigeria
Farmers in northern Nigeria are facing illegal extortion and threats from armed groups, leading to fears of severe food shortages as the planting season progresses.
July 9, 2026
Wednesday Morning Briefing: Top 10 Nigerian News Highlights
Key updates include the Presidency's rebuttal of Peter Obi's claims, the Sultan of Sokoto's call for unity against insecurity, and major legislative developments in the Senate and Lagos State.
July 9, 2026
ISWAP affiliates turn themselves in to military forces in Borno
A woman and her child associated with ISWAP have surrendered to Nigerian troops in the Bama area of Borno State.
July 8, 2026
Benue State Legislature Demands Federal Action Following Deadly Katsina-Ala Attack
The Benue State House of Assembly is demanding that the federal government prosecute the armed herders responsible for killing 11 people in Katsina-Ala.
July 8, 2026
House of Representatives demands stricter oversight of financial channels to combat ransom payments
The House of Representatives has urged the government to tighten regulations on BDC and POS operators to cripple the financial networks funding kidnapping and terrorism in Nigeria.
July 8, 2026
Army Chief Links Nigeria’s Security Struggles to Regional Instability
Chief of Army Staff Olufemi Oluyede states that regional instability in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin is directly contributing to Nigeria's worsening security situation.
July 5, 2026
Governor Lawal Rules Out Negotiations With Bandits
Governor Dauda Lawal has declared that his administration will not hold peace talks with bandits, opting instead to continue military operations until criminals surrender or face prosecution.
July 5, 2026
Governor Lawal Rules Out Negotiations with Bandits in Zamfara
Governor Dauda Lawal has declared that his administration will not negotiate with bandits, favoring continued military pressure and law enforcement until peace is achieved in Zamfara State.
July 5, 2026
Anambra Police Explain Targeted Crackdown on Tinted Vehicles
Anambra police are seizing tinted and unregistered vehicles to combat rising insecurity, despite causing temporary frustrations for local motorists.
July 5, 2026