Terrorism: NAF Meets US Govt, Bell Textron To Fast-Track Delivery Of Attack Helicopters
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stepped up efforts to speed up the delivery of its much-anticipated fleet of 12 AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, following high-level engagements with officials of the United States Government and aircraft manufacturer Bell Textron. The discussions took place during a Programme Management Review meeting held in San Diego, California, from […]
Nigeria Partners Social Media Firms to Takedown Terrorist Accounts
Nigeria’s Federal Government has revealed that security agencies are collaborating with major social media companies to track down and remove online accounts linked to terrorists and criminal networks that promote violence, spread extremist propaganda, or raise funds. The disclosure was made by the Director-General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Major-General Adamu Laka, during […]
Nigeria Insecurity 2025 Review: Full List of Terrorist Attacks, Killings and Abductions
Nigeria’s security landscape in 2025 was marked by widespread violence that cut across nearly every region of the country. Terrorist groups, armed bandits and communal militias carried out sustained attacks that left thousands dead, displaced entire communities and deepened fears over public safety. By midyear, reports indicated that more than 2,200 people had lost their […]
Kidnapping Now Terrorism, Death Sentence Awaits Offenders – Akpabio Declares
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has openly endorsed the death penalty as a necessary response to the growing menace of kidnapping in Nigeria, arguing that only the toughest punishment can effectively deter violent criminals. Akpabio made the remarks on Thursday while addressing delegates at the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC), held […]
CAC to Shut Down Unregistered PoS Terminals Nationwide From January 2026
The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has issued a firm warning to Point-of-Sale (PoS) operators across Nigeria, announcing plans to clamp down on businesses running without proper registration. In an announcement posted on its official Instagram page on Saturday, the Commission expressed concern over the rising number of PoS agents operating outside the legal framework. It […]
Regina Daniels: Ned Nwoko Pushes for Social Media Regulation After Viral Allegation Against Him
Senator Ned Nwoko, who represents Delta North in the National Assembly, has renewed his call for the passage of the social media regulation bill, following a viral apology video from a TikToker who had falsely accused him of plotting to kill his wife and Nollywood actress, Regina Daniels. In a statement shared on his Instagram […]