President Bola Tinubu has announced the rescue of 38 worshippers kidnapped in Eruku, Kwara State, and 51 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger State. He said the operations show his administration’s steady progress in tackling insecurity. In a statement on Sunday, the President stressed that no Nigerian should live in fear. He explained…
President Bola Tinubu has ordered police officers assigned to VIPs across the country to return to core policing duties in communities. He issued the directive during a major security meeting held on Sunday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The meeting brought together the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu; Chief of Air…
Pastor David Oyedepo of the Winner’s Chapel church frowned at the increased number of deaths and kidnappings in Nigeria. The clergy made this assertion during the 4th Pre-Shiloh Encounter Service conducted on November 23rd, 2025. According to Oyedepo, such deaths go against God’s norms. Shocking Incidents Highlighted Oyedepo pointed to recent tragedies. For instance, attackers…
Worshippers at Christ Apostolic Church Oke Isegun in Eruku gathered bravely on Sunday. They held a special service inside the blood-stained auditorium. This act showed their strong faith despite the recent tragedy. The Deadly Assault Bandits stormed the church on Tuesday during a service. They killed three people and abducted 38 worshippers. Among the kidnapped,…
Israeli forces launch airstrikes across Gaza. Health officials report 24 people killed and 54 wounded. Children suffer among the casualties. The attacks hit vehicles, homes and shelters in Gaza City and central areas. Moreover Israel claims the strikes target Hamas militants. Officials state they killed five senior Hamas members. They accuse Hamas of violating the…
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni urges Nigeria’s Federal Government to protect the Christian communities. She denounced recent attacks, calling them heinous and unacceptable. Meloni shared her message via X, underscoring the need for better security. Gunmen attack St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State and kidnap 303 students and 12 teachers. Security forces acted swiftly…
The Nigerian Police Force has raised a high alert in Kogi State, especially in the Kogi East Senatorial District. Intelligence reports show that heavily armed bandits are moving into the forests around Bassa and Anyigba/Ochaja. The bandits are fleeing military operations in Kwara and Niger States. They carry sophisticated weapons, including AK-47 rifles, and some…
The Federal Ministry of Education has denied issuing any directive to close schools across Nigeria on November 24, 2025. The ministry described reports circulating on social media about a nationwide shutdown as false and misleading. Spokesperson Folasade Boriowo said the claims did not originate from the Federal Government, the Federal Ministry of Education, any State…
Armed men kidnapped students from St Mary Private Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area, Niger State. The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed that 303 students remain in captivity. The attackers initially took 215 students and 12 teachers. A verification exercise later revealed 88 additional students had been captured. This brought…
US President Donald Trump sharpens his words against Nigeria, he calls the country a disgrace on Friday, and accuses the government of failing to shield Christians from extremist attacks. Trump speaks during a radio broadcast. He underlines the ongoing violence in northern Nigeria. Christian communities are targeted by the militants, he claims. This escalation follows…
