Security operatives drawn from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Military have successfully rescued seven kidnap victims during a coordinated operation spanning Abuja and Kaduna State. In a statement issued on Sunday, spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, said the rescue followed the dislodgement of…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday reaffirmed France’s commitment to supporting Nigeria’s fight against escalating terrorist threats in the country’s northern region. In a call with President Bola Tinubu, Macron expressed solidarity as Nigeria confronts renewed attacks from extremist groups, including Boko Haram and its affiliates. At Tinubu’s request, France agreed to deepen security cooperation,…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has revealed plans to deploy drones and additional logistics to enhance surveillance and improve rapid-response efforts in border communities prone to bandit attacks. The announcement was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa. According to the statement, Yusuf disclosed on Tuesday during an…
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday dismissed reports claiming that all government schools in Abuja were ordered to shut down by November 28, 2025. The administration described the information as false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic. Earlier in the day, viral online reports alleged that FCT Minister Nyesom Wike had directed…
A series of high-level meetings held last week between a Nigerian government delegation and senior U.S. officials has paved the way for stronger security collaboration and new channels of cooperation aimed at safeguarding Nigerians. The delegation—led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu—held discussions with key officials from the U.S. Congress, the White House…
President Bola Tinubu has directed that police personnel currently assigned to guard Very Important Persons (VIPs) be withdrawn and redeployed to focus on their core law enforcement responsibilities. The order was issued during a security meeting with service chiefs, including the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal…
I am currently in an extended security meeting with the heads of our defence and intelligence apparatus — including the Chief of Defence Staff, Chief of Army Staff, Inspector-General of Police, and the Director-General of the DSS — at the State House. We are reviewing the latest reports and taking decisive actions to stabilise the…
The management of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, in Kebbi State, has ordered the immediate closure of the institution, directing all staff and students to leave the campus at once. In a memo released by the Office of the Registrar and Secretary to Council, the university stated that the shutdown takes effect…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently tackle the worsening security situation across the country to prevent more citizens from falling prey to insurgent attacks. The appeal comes after terrorists stormed Kebbi State on Monday, abducting 25 female students from the Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School around 4 a.m. and…
The Federal Government has reiterated its steadfast commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu placing the country’s security apparatus on its highest state of alert in response to recent attacks across various regions. At a press briefing on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, at Radio House, Abuja, the…
