Indicted Coup Plotters To Face Death Penalty, Life Imprisonment

At least 16 military officers who were indicted for plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu would be sentenced to the death penalty or life imprisonment depends on the level of involvement in the failed coup attempt. The military high command has admitted that the officers who have been in detention since October 2025 were found guilty of the offence. Recall that in October 2025, military officers, ranging from the rank of captain to brigadier-general, were...

Military Confirms Failed Coup to Overthrow Tinubu in Investigation Report

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has formally confirmed that there was an attempt by some military officers to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The confirmation came on Monday in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Samaila Uba, who said investigations carried out by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) had uncovered credible evidence linking some personnel to the plot. Uba said the investigations, conducted in line with established military procedures, had been concluded...

Activist Identifies Causes Of Crimes In Society

The National Coordinator, Coalition of Northern Groups, Alh. (Comr) Jamilu Aliyu Charanci has identified drug abuse as the brain behind banditry, terrorism, Kidnapping and other social vices in the society. Charanci, stated this while addressing gathering during a public lecture organised by Students Wing of the group, Adamawa State chapter held at the Adamawa State Polytechnic, Yola. The lecture has the theme: “Building Responsible Student Leadership, Combating Drug Abuse, Thuggery, Hate Speech and Campus Disunity...

NAF Eliminates Over 40 Terrorists In Borno State 

Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) under Operation HADIN KAI has eliminated more than 40 terrorists in coordinated close air support and air interdiction operations at Azir and Musarram areas of Borno State. This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame in Abuja, explained that the operations has disrupted planned attacks and bolstering ongoing ground operations. Ejodame said the NAF aircraft, in the...

Nigerian Army Vows To Tackle Insecurity In Niger State

The Chief of Army Staff, COAS, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s commitment to stem the tide of insecurity ravaging Niger State. Shaibu made the declaration during a visit to Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago in Minna and was received at the Council Chamber of Government House, Minna, by the Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba. He plans are underway to provide additional resources for training and doctrine of the TRADOC Nigerian Army to...

US Resumes Intelligence Flights Over Nigeria After Airstrikes on ISIS Fighters

The United States has resumed intelligence and surveillance operations over Nigeria, days after carrying out airstrikes against ISIS-linked terrorists in Sokoto State. Flight tracking data showed that a US aircraft was flying over Borno State on Saturday, signalling the restart of the operation after a brief pause. The development was disclosed by Brant Philip, a Sahel-based terrorism tracker who monitors extremist activity and military movements in West Africa. According to the flight data he shared,...

Police, Security Agencies Put Security Measures Ahead Of Festivities In Adamawa 

For a hitch free Christmas and New year celebrations in Adamawa, Police in collaboration with sister security agencies, has put in place adequate security arrangements to ensure the safety and security of all citizens. Already, Police personnel of the Adamawa State Command, drawn from Divisional Police Headquarters, Tactical Units, Area Commands, Investigation/Intelligence Departments, have been ordered to conduct 24/7 routine patrols, visibility policing, intelligence-led operations, stop-and-search exercises, and confidence-building engagements throughout the festive period. The...

NSA Ribadu Hands Over 130 Rescue Students To Governor Bago

The remaining 130 rescued students and teachers of St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara LGA of Niger have been handed over to Governor Umar Bago by the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The schoolchildren were freed on Friday between Agwara and Borgu LGAs. Recall that gunmen had abducted 315 people, including 303 pupils and 12 teachers, during a November 21 attack. 50 pupils escaped early, while 100 students were released...

130 Papiri Schoolchildren Regain Freedom After Military-Led Operation

One hundred and thirty schoolchildren abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained their freedom. The schoolchildren were reportedly released on Friday at a location between Agwara and Borgu local government areas of the state, following what authorities described as a military-intelligence-driven operation. They are expected to arrive in Minna on Monday to reunite with their parents ahead of the Christmas celebration....

Kogi: Ododo Uncovers Massive Arms Cache, Vows Total War On Criminals

The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Usman Ododo has announced the recovery of a massive cache of arms and ammunition from criminal hideouts following a decisive joint security operation carried out in the state. Ododod disclosed this while briefing Newsmen in Lokoja on Tuesday, stating that the operation was the outcome of over a week of sustained, intelligence-driven surveillance by security agencies working in firm coordination with the state government. According to the Governor, the renewed...

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