Government “Failed to Rescue You” — Bandits’ Video Sheds Doubt as Kebbi Schoolgirls Are Freed

Armed kidnappers behind the recent mass abduction of schoolgirls in Maga, Kebbi State have released a chilling video in which they claim the government had no role in the girls’ release — insisting the freedom came only after “negotiations” and pressure from “elders.” Their taunts have reignited fears about the limits of state power and…

Tinubu Orders 24-Hour Aerial Surveillance as Kidnapping Crisis Deepens Across Kwara, Kebbi and Niger

In a decisive move aimed at countering the escalating wave of kidnappings in northern Nigeria, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered a round-the-clock aerial surveillance operation across forest belts linking Kwara, Kebbi and Niger States. The directive marks one of the administration’s most aggressive security responses yet, following a troubling rise in coordinated abductions, violent…

Terror in Northern Nigeria: U.S. Demands Action as Over 300 Students Kidnapped in Kebbi and Niger

In a deeply troubling escalation, the United States has publicly pressed Nigeria to bring to justice those responsible for the large-scale abductions of schoolchildren in Kebbi and Niger states — as well as to work with the Nigerian government through a newly formed joint counterterrorism working group. The U.S. is now pledging to share intelligence,…

Pregnant Woman, Children, and Others Abducted by Armed Bandits in Kwara State

In a shocking escalation of insecurity in Kwara State, armed bandits on Monday evening launched a brutal attack on Isapa community, near Eruku, abducting 11 residents, including a pregnant woman, two nursing mothers, and several young children. The incident has reignited fears across the state, exposing the vulnerability of rural communities and the growing audacity…

Tinubu Aide: We Shall Never Forget and Forgive Peter Obi for Backing Trump’s Military Threat

In a sharp escalation of political tension, the Presidency under President Bola Tinubu has publicly condemned former presidential candidate Peter Obi, accusing him of supporting a “foreign invasion” after remarks that seemed to welcome U.S. military intervention in Nigeria. The criticism comes amid renewed diplomatic strains between Nigeria and the United States following a controversial…

DSS and Military Made Direct Contact With Bandits to Secure Release of 38 Kidnapped Kwara Worshippers — Presidency

In an intense drama that has riveted Nigeria, 38 worshippers abducted from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State, have been safely freed — and the presidency says it happened without a dime in ransom paid. According to the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, the Department of State Services (DSS) and military…

Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway to Open First Stretch in December

In a landmark announcement, the Federal Government of Nigeria has confirmed that the first section—approximately 47 km—of the Lagos–Calabar Coastal Highway will be opened to motorists between December 12 and 17, 2025. This is a major milestone for the ambitious 700 km infrastructure project that promises to reshape the nation’s transportation network and economic landscape….