“We Escaped After Terrorists Fled on Hearing Soldiers’ Gunshots”, Says Rescued Borno Vice Principal

The Vice Principal of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area of Borno State, Paul Namaske, has recounted how he and several students escaped from terrorists after troops of Operation HADIN KAI launched a rescue operation following Monday’s attack on the school. The terrorists had attacked the school while candidates were writing the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate Examination, abducting teachers and students before taking them into the bush. Speaking...

US Slaps Sanctions on Nigerian, 3 Firms for Funding ISIS

The United States has imposed sanctions on a Nigerian-based individual and several companies over alleged links to the financing network of Islamic State. In a statement released on Monday, US State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott said the Nigerian was among three individuals and six entities designated for allegedly aiding the movement of funds for ISIS across multiple regions. Pigott said the sanctions target a transnational network operating across France, Syria, Türkiye, and Nigeria, with roles...

Makinde Imposes 16-hour Curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs

Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas of Oyo State, citing security concerns in communities bordering the Old Oyo National Park. The directive, which takes effect from Wednesday, 24 June 2026, was announced in a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Musibau Babatunde. The announcement was conveyed by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a statement dated 23 June 2026. According to...

Plateau  Assures NYSC Corps Members Of Secure Environment 

Plateau State has assured members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) serving in the State that a peaceful, secure, and conducive environment will be provided to enable them contribute meaningfully to national development and the promotion of national unity. Governor of Plateau State, Barrister Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, gave the assurance on Monday during a courtesy visit by the Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Olakunle Oluseye, at the Old Government House,...

Makinde to Protesters: We Will Do Everything to Bring Our Children Back

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said he is willing to make the ultimate personal sacrifice to secure the release of 46 pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area on 15 May, while insisting the state will not witness a tragedy similar to the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction. Makinde gave the assurance on Tuesday when he addressed protesters led by social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), at his...

Former Army Spokesman General Rabe dies in bandit captivity 

The former Nigerian Army Spokesman, Major-General Rabe Abubakar (Rtd) who was abducted recently alongside his wife has died in captivity, after ransom to secure their release was not paid as demanded by the kidnappers. The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security & Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Mu’azu who confirmed the death in a statement said, General Rabe died from complications of diabetes and hypertension. “The Katsina State Government, with a heavy heart and deep sense...

Nigerian Army Uncover Arms Hideouts In Gariki And Agbani Enugu Linked To IPOB

A joint security force operation has uncovered arms hideouts and recovered substantial cache of weapons and ammunitions in Enugu South and Nkanu West Local Government Area in Enugu State. A statement signed by Lieutenant Colonel Olabisi Olalekan Ayeni, Acting Deputy Director Army Public Relations, 82 Division Nigerian Army states that Operation UDO KA in collaboration with Department of State Services (DSS) uncovered two hideouts in the state. “Troops of 82 Division Garrison operating under Sector...

Bandits Kill Abducted Islamic Cleric in Captivity

An Islamic cleric of the Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah wa Ikamatis-Sunnah (JIBWIS), Alhaji Muhammad Maibarga, has died while in the custody of bandits. Maibarga was abducted alongside a friend, a former chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Koko/Besse Local Government Area of Kebbi State. A video reportedly released by the abductors showed the cleric in a deteriorating health condition before his death was later confirmed. The Police Public Relations Officer of the state command,...

Edo Closes Schools to Avert Mass Abduction After DSS Alert

The government of Edo State has ordered the temporary closure of three secondary schools in Akoko Edo Local Government Area following intelligence indicating a credible threat to students and staff. A circular issued by the Edo State Ministry of Education, dated 9 June 2026, said the decision followed advisories from security agencies. “The Ministry of Education has received intelligence reports and advisories from relevant security agencies regarding credible threats to the safety of students, staff,...

Gunmen raid school in Kogi, kill Vice Principal, others 

Three persons including Vice Principal Government Secondary School in Iluke, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Mr Gani Anifowose have been killed by gunmen that invaded the school on Wednesday morning. The attackers was said to have invaded the community and attacked the school at about 9 am when students were writing the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). thereby disrupted the examination in an attempt to abduct students in the process....

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