…establish the full extent of the network's activities, and support ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the Lake Chad region. A comprehensive investigation report is expected to be submitted upon the conclusion of the ongoing inquiry. by Linda Ikeji at 29/07/2026 7:59 AM | Share this Story

…of banditry. Today, the country still faces the menace of banditry, kidnapping and terrorism, particularly in the northern part. Several businesses have folded up, and hundreds of people, including women and children, have died in the menace. The country currently has hundreds of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) cam…

…his d3ath, Colonel Ude served in several strategic military intelligence and counter-terrorism roles within the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He reportedly participated in numerous operations against insurgents in the North-East and undertook specialised international assignments in the Republic of Chad and France, where he…

…crisis had evolved beyond ordinary banditry into a dangerous combination of organised terrorism and criminal violence, stressed that intelligence reports from local communities suggested links between some of the attackers and jihadist groups operating across Nigeria and the wider Sahel region. “We are deeply concerned…

…has changed significantly. We are no longer dealing with conventional threats alone. “Terrorism, banditry, communal violence, kidnapping and transnational criminal activities require highly trained and specialised forces capable of rapid deployment, intelligence-driven operations and precision strikes,” Usman said. Acc…

…covers espionage, subversion (such as attempts to overthrow a government), violence, terrorism, and membership in any organisation involved in these activities.2. Human or international rights violationsThis includes war crimes, crimes against humanity, and being a senior official in a government that has committed gro…

…no capital releases despite the existential threat of insurgency, banditry, and terrorism. This is not governance; it is governance theatre, a performance designed to create the illusion of activity while the machinery of state rusts from disuse. Consider the implications. Nigeria’s 2025 budget was approximately N54.99…

…on Wednesday, June 3, adding that it was a major breakthrough in the country's counter-terrorism campaign.He cited military sources who disclosed that strikes were conducted on May 31, around the Kirta and Arina Ciki general areas.NAF airstrikes kill several terrorists, destroy strongholds Meanwhile, Legit.ng also repo…

…its commitment to working closely with Gardaí to counter dissident republican terrorism. Investigations remain ongoing to determine the intended target and the full capability of the explosive device. by Linda Ikeji at 24/07/2026 9:21 PM | Share this Story

…release”. Kanu was sentenced to life imprisonment after he was convicted on terrorism related charges on November 20, 2025. ‘History beckons’ – Kanu reacts as US congressman moves for IPOB leader’s release

…its commitment to working with the Nigerian government and its partners to combat terrorism, counter violent extremism, and ensure that Christians and all Nigerians are able to live and practise their faith freely without fear of violence or persecution. ‘They must be held accountable’ – US govt condemns killing of Dac…

…support package under the European Peace Facility to strengthen Nigeria’s counter-terrorism capabilities through the provision of counter-drone and counter-improvised explosive device equipment.” He added that “an additional €25 million peace and stabilisation programme for Nigeria’s North-West was also being prepared…

…by the DSS on a 10-count charge bordering on k!dnapping, concealment of information, and terrorism-related offences, contrary to Section 16(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. According to the charges, the defendants, all from Niger State, were accused of knowingly withholding information about…

…Donald Trump has hailed President Bola Tinubu for his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks on Christian communities. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Trump conveyed the commenda…

…despite effective global campaigns and reaffirmed its resolve to sustain counter-terrorism efforts through diplomacy, financial action and military cooperation with partners. Ambassador Gregory D. LoGerfo, Coordinator and Ambassador-at-Large for Counterterrorism at the U.S. Department of State, stated this in a stateme…

…as part of efforts to strengthen security and intensify the fight against banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes in the state. The battalion, which will be located in Omu Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, is expected to increase the deployment of troops and military hardware to enhance securit…

…belief and commitment of people in the region to local initiatives aimed at combating terrorism, kidnapping and other forms of criminality. A statement issued by his media office and made available to PUNCH Online in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said that since the launch of the Iru Ekun Security Network, there had b…

…"Troops of Sector 4 Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), while sustaining aggressive counter-terrorism operations across the North East Theatre, have apprehended another foreign terrorist fighter and an alleged illegal immigrant during a security operation in Lassa, Dille General Area of Askira/Uba Local Government Area, Borno…

…he said.SimÀ£o stressed that military operations alone would not be sufficient to defeat terrorism, urging governments to tackle the underlying socio-economic conditions that fuel violent extremism. "Fighting poverty and vulnerability must therefore remain a common objective in the broader fight against terrorism. Regi…

…uprising ousted Bashir in 2019, the US removed Sudan from its list of state sponsors of terrorism and began to lift sanctions. Some were reintroduced following a 2021 coup, led by Burhan alongside his then-deputy, RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, before the allies’ power struggle erupted into all-out war in April 20…

…confidence in it. The operational achievements of the DSS are well known. Preventing terrorism.Protecting national security. Disrupting criminal networks.Safeguarding constitutional order. Those are enormous responsibilities. But perhaps leadership is measured by something even deeper. Not simply by the threats an inst…

…traditional rulers, civil society organisations and residents to unite in confronting terrorism, banditry and violent criminality. It also recommended the expansion of intelligence-led security deployments beyond Barkin Ladi to other vulnerable local government areas, including Riyom, Bokkos, Bassa, Mangu, Jos South, K…

…of Oyo state. The 10-count charges filed before the Federal High Court, Abuja, border on terrorism, kidnapping, concealment, incitement and illegal mining. The defendants, all of Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State, are alleged to have conspired with one Muhammad Sani, Jibril Mohammed and Ibrahim Khabab between…

…gaps in others, the country has been exposed to risks including money laundering, terrorism financing, cybersecurity and data privacy threats, fraud, and revenue losses. “Too often, unregistered and fraudulent operators have exploited these gaps to prey on unsuspecting Nigerians, costing families their savings,” the st…

…investigate domestic security incidents, as it has done severally in Nigeria concerning terrorism and banditry. Just in June 2026, the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, NazilaGhanea, conducted an eleven-day enquiry in Nigeria. Equally, while internal security remains primarily a domestic issue, th…