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Over 40 Bandits Killed as Security Forces Repel Major Attack in Katsina

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Over 40 Bandits Killed as Security Forces Repel Major Attack in Katsina

More than 40 suspected bandits were reportedly killed when security forces repelled a large-scale attack on Guga community in Bakori Local Government Area of Katsina State. The attackers, numbering more than 200 and reportedly led by notorious bandit kingpin Idi Abasu Aiki, stormed the community in the evening of July 26 in what security authorities…

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Insecurities and insurgencies, News

St Janet Dies After Brief Illness: The Controversial Life and Music of ‘Mama Yabis’

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St Janet Dies After Brief Illness: The Controversial Life and Music of ‘Mama Yabis’

Nigeria’s Juju and Highlife music community has been thrown into mourning following the reported death of popular singer Iyun Janet Ajilore, better known as St Janet or Saint Janet, and affectionately called “Mama Yabis.” St Janet reportedly died on Saturday, August 1, 2026, after a brief illness. Several reports have linked her final illness to…

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Obituaries

NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Mortar, Backpack En route China, Italy

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NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Hidden in Mortar, Backpack En route China, Italy

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted two consignments of cocaine concealed in unusual compartments of household and personal items and allegedly destined for China and Italy. The seizures were made on Thursday, July 30, 2026, by operatives of the agency’s Directorate of Operations and General Investigations (DOGI) at a logistics company in…

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Crime Watch, Narcotics

Wike Directs Clearance of Abuja Ruga Settlement Citing Security Threat

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Wike Directs Clearance of Abuja Ruga Settlement Citing Security Threat

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate evacuation and demolition of an illegal settlement known as “Ruga” in Kukwaba District of Abuja, citing security concerns over its alleged use as a hideout by suspected criminals. Wike issued the directive on Friday after the FCT Security Committee meeting and…

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News

ISWAP Faces in jLeadership Strains as Four Senior Figures Reportedly Detained Over Suspected Dissent

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ISWAP Faces in jLeadership Strains as Four Senior Figures Reportedly Detained Over Suspected Dissent

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is reportedly facing another bout of internal tension in the Lake Chad Basin, with four senior members of the group’s Shura Council said to have been detained on the orders of its regional leadership amid allegations of disloyalty and ideological dissent. Security and intelligence sources familiar with developments…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists

NFF Reschedules 2026 Elective Congress, Sets September 27 for Lafia Poll

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NFF Reschedules 2026 Elective Congress, Sets September 27 for Lafia Poll

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has rescheduled its 2026 Elective Congress by 24 hours, with the election now fixed for Sunday, September 27, in Lafia, Nasarawa State. The exercise was originally scheduled for Saturday, September 26, but the federation approved the change following concerns over a clash with the Super Eagles’ opening qualifying fixture for…

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Football

FG Opens Fresh Terrorism Case Against Ansaru Commanders Over Oriire School Abduction

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FG Opens Fresh Terrorism Case Against Ansaru Commanders Over Oriire School Abduction

The Federal Government has commenced a fresh legal process against two senior members of the proscribed Ansaru terrorist organisation in connection with the kidnapping of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, adding a new chapter to the prosecution of suspects linked to the May school abduction. The development follows the…

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Bandits and banditry, Terrorism and Terrorists

DIA Colonel Killed After Resisting Abduction Attempt at Abuja Residence

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DIA Colonel Killed After Resisting Abduction Attempt at Abuja Residence

A senior officer of the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), Colonel Abdulsalam Ude, has been killed after armed assailants allegedly attempted to abduct him at his residence in Abuja. The incident occurred at about 10:45 p.m. on Monday in Phase 5 of the Army Housing Estate, Kurudu, on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…

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Crime Watch

Army Names GOCs for New Divisions as Expansion Signals Major Shift in Nigeria’s Security Strategy

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Army Names GOCs for New Divisions as Expansion Signals Major Shift in Nigeria’s Security Strategy

The Nigerian Army has appointed General Officers Commanding (GOCs) to lead its newly created divisions, marking a significant step in the implementation of President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the expansion of the Army from eight to twelve divisions as part of efforts to strengthen the country’s response to growing security challenges. The appointments follow the…

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National Security and Military

Aso Villa Visit: “We Are Stabilising the Nation, Prosperity Is on the Horizon” — Tinubu Tells Catholic Bishops

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Aso Villa Visit: “We Are Stabilising the Nation, Prosperity Is on the Horizon” — Tinubu Tells Catholic Bishops

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed confidence that Nigeria is steadily overcoming its economic and security challenges, assuring that his administration’s reforms are laying the foundation for lasting stability and prosperity. Speaking on Tuesday while receiving members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the President said the…

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