The Taraba State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended A 40-year-old suspected notorious bandit, Jonathan Wunuji from Kurmi Local Government Area of Taraba state have been arrested for being in possession of a locally made pistol. The suspect, a resident of Zambana village who is known for terrorizing his immediate community was paraded at the NSCDC headquarters in Jalingo, by the State Commandant of the corps, Anthony Bala Bitrus....
The United Nations Mixed Commission on Border Demarcation for the Nigeria-Cameroon border villages will soon arrive in Adamawa State, following the Adamawa State Boundary Committee’s sensitization and engagement with stakeholders in the affected Madagali, Michika, Mubi-North, and Mubi-South LGAs. In 2002, the leaders of Nigeria and Cameroon established the commission as a critical mechanism for resolving territorial disputes and promoting cooperation between the two nations. The Cameroon-Nigeria Mixed Commission is a United Nations-established body created to...
The Federal Government has released a list of 48 individuals and entities allegedly linked to terrorism financing, in a fresh move to disrupt funding channels of armed groups. The list, published on Saturday by the Nigeria Sanctions Committee (NIGSAC), includes suspected financiers connected to proscribed organisations such as the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ansarul Sudan (Ansaru), and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Among those named is Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based separatist figure...
The United States has commended Nigeria for speeding up the prosecution of terrorism cases, following the conviction of 386 suspects in recent mass trials. In a statement posted on X on Sunday, Massad Boulos, US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, described the development as a major step towards strengthening justice and accountability in Nigeria’s fight against extremism. “The United States commends the Nigerian government for its strong commitment to expediting trials addressing terrorism...
The Federal Government has moved to contain the fallout of the recent deadly attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, assuring Nigerians that the security situation in Plateau State remains under control. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, expressed the government’s concern over the incident and conveyed condolences to victims’ families. “The Federal Government expresses deep concern over the tragic attack in Angwan Rukuba,...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured Nigerians of a renewed and more coordinated push to tackle insecurity, declaring that the next critical phase of his administration’s agenda is to confront the nation’s persistent security challenges head-on. The President gave the assurance on Sunday while hosting Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 state governors at his Lagos residence to mark the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid el-Fitr. “Your presence here today and the...
To nip in a bud, rumours of a planned protest in Plateau State in the wake of war between US-Israel and Iran, the Plateau state Commissioner of Police, Bassey Ewah has met with leaders of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria at the Command Headquarters in Jos. The meeting followed a voice note circulating on social media that violent protests would erupt in the city today Friday, March 6, 2026. Ewah reassured residents that the command...
The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of 15 locally manufactured Vanquisher Light Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness and deepen Nigeria’s push for indigenous defence technology. The vehicles were formally handed over on 4 March 2026 by the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in collaboration with Vanquish Industries Limited and the Command Engineering Depot. The development is expected to enhance troop mobility, protection and operational capability in various...
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi, disclosed that during this discussion with the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, vulnerability assessments were conducted nationwide. On his part, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said Nigeria’s estimated 81,000 schools lack basic security infrastructure. He announced that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is the lead agency for school protection of schools nationwide under the Safe Schools Initiative. Alausa stated...
The United States has confirmed the deployment of a small number of its military personnel to Nigeria, marking the first public acknowledgement of American forces operating on Nigerian soil since Washington conducted airstrikes against suspected Islamic State targets on 25 December 2025. The development was disclosed on Tuesday by General Dagvin R.M. Anderson, commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), during a press briefing. He said the move followed extensive discussions between the governments...
