What We Know About the Coup Plot Against President Tinubu
A covert counter-intelligence effort involving Nigeria’s Army Headquarters and the State Security Service (SSS) has reportedly disrupted an alleged plan by rogue elements to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and detain or harm top political leaders. Senior government sources say the plot began to unravel in late September 2025 after a serving military officer, […]
Full Names, Ranks Of Military Officers To Face Trial For Coup Attempt Against Tinubu
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrest of 16 senior and mid-level military officers over serious acts of indiscipline and violations of service rules, with several of them now set to face court-martial. According to DHQ, the officers are being investigated for multiple offences, including an alleged attempt to undermine the administration of President […]
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 […]