US airstrikes: Dropping bombs won’t end terrorism in Nigeria — Gumi
Islamic scholar Sheikh Gumi has spoken about the airstrikes launched by the United States on terrorists in the North West of Nigeria. Reacting via a post on his Facebook page on Friday, December 26, 2025, Gumi said the involvement of the United States military in Nigeria will attract the real anti-US forces, making the West African nation the theater of...
NIS intercepts human trafficking attempt at Niger border
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) officers in Jigawa State have intercepted six people suspected to be victims of human trafficking at the Babura Plantation Border Patrol Base, preventing their attempt to travel irregularly to Europe through Niger Republic and Libya. The intercepted group — four young women aged 18 to 23 and two men aged 32 to 36 — are from...
NAF to acquire 24 fighter jets, helicopters, UAVs to combat terrorism
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has announced plans to fast-track the purchase of 24 M-346 fighter ground-attack aircraft, 10 AW109 Trekker helicopters, and additional unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to bolster its operational capacity in the fight against terrorists and bandits. Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, disclosed this during a Christmas luncheon with personnel of the air component...
NDLEA cracks down on drug peddlers in Jigawa
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Jigawa State has issued a strong warning to drug peddlers and users, as the agency ramps up patrols across the state during the Christmas season. The move coincides with celebrations by Christian faithful across Jigawa and worldwide. The NDLEA urged residents to avoid drug abuse under the guise of festivities, stressing that anyone...
Troops foil bandit attack, recover arms in Plateau
The troops of 3 Division of the Nigerian Army, under the Joint Task Force Operation Enduring Peace (JTF OPEP), have foiled a planned bandit attack and recovered arms and ammunition in Plateau State. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Thursday, December 25, 2025, took place at Gwande community in Monguna District of Bokkos Local Government Area, following...
Police foil Christmas day kidnap, rescue victim in Benue
The Benue State Police Command says its officers prevented a kidnap attempt on Christmas Day and safely rescued a man identified as Geoffrey Akume. Police spokesperson DSP Udeme Edet, who released the statement in Makurdi on Thursday, said the incident happened at Tiortu along the Gboko–Makurdi road. According to Edet, Akume was travelling from Gboko to Makurdi when armed men suspected...
How explosive triggers panic in Tambuwal area of Sokoto
Residents of Jabo village in the Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State were thrown into panic on Thursday night following a loud explosion suspected to have been caused by an explosive device. Eyewitnesses said the incident happened suddenly, with an object believed to be an explosive reportedly landing in the community. No deaths or injuries were recorded, as the device...
NiMet forecasts sunny, cloudy weather nationwide from Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of sunshine and cloudy weather across the country from Friday through Sunday. In its weather outlook released Thursday in Abuja, NiMet said the northern region will experience mostly sunny conditions throughout the forecast period on Friday. It added that parts of the central region will also see sunny skies with patches of...
Malami, EFCC in dispute over court order
A legal dispute has erupted between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, SAN, over the service and enforcement of a court order granting him bail in a matter involving the anti-graft agency. The disagreement stems from a Federal High Court ruling in Abuja that reportedly granted Malami bail. However, the EFCC,...
Nigeria confirms U.S. air strikes on terrorist target in North-West
The Federal Government has confirmed air strikes on terrorist target in the Northwest of the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement on Friday by Kimiebi Ebienfa, Spokesperson of the Ministry. The minister explained that Nigeria is engaged in Structural Security Cooperation with International Partners, including the United States to tackle terrorism and violent extremism. “The...
