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Sultan of Sokoto Clarifies That Crime and Extremism Are Foreign to Islamic Teachings
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, asserts that criminal activities like terrorism have no foundation in Islam, urging for a move away from linking crime to ethnicity or religion.
Borno school discloses identities of 36 students abducted by Boko Haram
Government Day Secondary School in Borno has identified 36 students abducted during a recent Boko Haram raid while they were writing their NECO examinations.
Nasiru Saleh appointed as Adamawa NSCDC Commandant
Nasiru Saleh has been named the new NSCDC Commandant for Adamawa State, replacing Idris Bande and pledging to enhance operational security and community relations.
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Advocates for State Police to Combat National Insecurity
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani identifies state police as the only viable solution to Nigeria's security crisis, citing personnel shortages and legal limitations on local vigilante groups.
Nigerian Army secures stolen cattle following clash in Katsina
Security forces in Katsina recovered a herd of stolen livestock after forcing armed suspects to retreat during a confrontation in Charanchi.
Wednesday Morning Brief: Top 10 Nigerian News Stories
This morning's summary covers the APC's candidate list reshuffle, President Tinubu's praise for Nyesom Wike, ongoing evacuations from South Africa, and various security and political updates across Nigeria.
Report: Nearly 80,000 Deaths Linked to Nigerian Violence Over Six Years
A six-year analysis by ORFA reports over 79,000 deaths and 34,000 abductions in Nigeria, highlighting significant religious disparities and shifting patterns of militant activity.
Borno Parents Report 37 Students Unaccounted For Following School Raid
Families in Lassa, Borno State, are searching for 37 students who disappeared during a militant attack on Government Day Secondary School while exams were in progress.
Unseen Interventions: A Commentary on US Military Operations in Nigeria by Ochereome Nnanna
Sebastian Lukacs Gorka recently disclosed that the U.S. military eliminated 199 jihadist fighters in Nigeria, fueling concerns over the effectiveness of the current administration's security strategy.
Governor Mutfwang Overhauls Plateau Security Leadership and Appoints New Operation Rainbow Head
Governor Caleb Mutfwang has restructured Plateau State's security framework by appointing retired Brigadier General Nash Yakubu to lead Operation Rainbow and naming Maj.-Gen. Bala A. Isandu (Rtd) as Special Adviser on Security.