The Federal Government (FG) has ordered the immediate closure of 41 Unity Colleges due to a surge in student abductions across Nigeria. Consequently, the move aims to protect students and staff while security agencies implement enhanced safety measures. FG Acts to Protect Students Hajiya Binta Abdulkadir, Director of Senior Secondary Education, announced the closure on…
The Katsina State Government ordered an immediate closure of all public schools after a rise in banditry and security threats across the state. Government Prioritizes Student SafetyCommissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia, briefed journalists in Katsina, saying the government took the decision to protect students and teachers. He explained that security agencies…
The Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy has postponed the 2025 National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST), originally scheduled to start on 21st November 2025 in Enugu State. Ministry Cites Security Risks The Honourable Minister, Hannatu Musa Musawa, Esq., explained that recent insecurity incidents across the country prompted the decision….
The United States and Nigeria have strengthened their cooperation to address the rising cases of Christian persecution linked to jihadist militants. This followed a high-level meeting between U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, on November 20, 2025. During the meeting, which also included Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine, Hegseth…
Music fans in Kenya enjoy fresh hits. These hits are evident on Boomplay and Apple Music. Their fans stream them daily. Added to that, social media buzz increases the popularity of these songs. The trending top five represent different genres of music. They range from love ballads to upbeat songs. Additionally East African artists lead…
Students at St Peters Academy in Rukubi, Doma Local Government Area, panicked on Thursday. They spotted hunters with dane guns during sports activities. The pupils mistook them for kidnappers and fled.The incident occurred around 10 a.m. on November 21, 2025. An unverified report spread quickly on social media. It claimed two pupils faced abduction. Police…
The NDLEA officers found cocaine on board a vessel originating from Brazil after a routine check at Apapa seaport in Lagos on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The authorities seized 20 kilograms of cocaine. The drugs had been hidden inside the ship, according to officers. In addition, they detained the entire crew. Crew Detention and Investigation…
Vice President Kashim Shettima left Abuja on Friday. He represents President Bola Tinubu at the G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. Tinubu stays in Nigeria to handle urgent security matters. Officials shared photos of Shettima’s departure. They show him boarding the plane with his team. Additionally media aides highlighted the trip’s importance for Nigeria….
Gunmen attacked Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi State, early on Monday. They abducted 25 female students and killed the vice principal, Hassan Makuku. Additionally, attackers injured a security guard, Ali Shehu, with a gunshot to his hand. Governor Points to Sabotage Governor Nasir Idris quickly blamed security forces. He claimed the military…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, issued a statement. He tackled some of the key security issues facing Nigeria. violent extremism, Boko Haram, ISIS, ISWAP insurgency, North-West banditry, economic drivers, illegal mining, humanitarian impact, and claims of “Christian genocide.” Evolution of Violent Extremism Akume has traced the roots of Nigeria’s…
