Your weekly Nigeria and Sahel security briefing — 13 events, fully sourced, fully analysed. This week: nine people killed across Plateau State. Bandits abduct 28 in Sokoto — 16 still missing. A military intelligence ambush kills 18 bandits in Katsina. Security forces rescue 94+ kidnap victims in one week. The Nigerian Navy recovers 182,000 litres…
The Atlas Lions of Morocco, on Wednesday night, defeated Nigeria’s Supper Eagles in a penalty shootout to qualify for the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), following a goalless semi-final that stretched into extra time. The match, which was played under intense atmosphere at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, ended 0–0 after…
By Danial Daauda in Jos The Benue state governor, Mr. Samuel Ortom, has condemned the killing of his Senior Special Assistant (SSA) on Security, Mr. Christopher Dega, a retired Assistant Inspector General (AIG) of Police, saying it is a huge blow to his administration. Dega was killed by gunmen on Wednesday in Bukuru, Jos South…
The Kaduna state commissioner of business innovation and technology, Patience Fakai, has said that the state is building three world-class skills cities. Fakai spoke on Saturday at the second edition of the Kaduna career fair, organised in collaboration with Jobberman and Mastercard Foundation. She said the initiative is part of the efforts by the state…
The President of ECWA, Dr. Stephen Panya has accused the 3rd Armoured Division, Nigerian Army, for allegedly failing to stop the attacks on communities in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau state. In a statement condemning the attacks which led to massive destruction of lives and property, Panya wondered how the communities which, according to…
Beatrice Gondyi in Bauchi The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum have kicked against attempts by the federal government to impose the direct method of conducting primaries on political parties in the country. The governors also insisted that the electronic transmission of election results must be part of the country’s laws. Addressing journalists at the…
