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Dec
24
2025
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By Abia ThinkTank
Sunday Jackson: Fintiri Pardons Farmer Sentenced To Death For Killing Herder In ‘Self-defence’

Sunday Jackson: Fintiri Pardons Farmer Sentenced To Death For Killing Herder In ‘Self-defence’

News Flash, Security
Sunday Jackson: Fintiri Pardons Farmer Sentenced To Death For Killing Herder In ‘Self-defence’ Sunday Jackson, the Adamawa farmer who was sentenced to death for allegedly killing a Fulani herder in self defence in his farm was taken off death row on Tuesday by Governor Ahmadu Fintri. Jackson was arraigned in court on one-count charge of culpable homicide, punishable with death, contrary to Section 221 (a) of the Penal Code Law of Adamawa State over alleged killing of Alh. Buba Bawura, a herder in his farm on 27th of January, 2025. Jackson had killed Bawura in Kodomti Village of Numan LGA…
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Dec
15
2025
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Four Killed, 20 Worshippers Kidnapped As Gunmen Attack Kogi Communities On Sunday

Four Killed, 20 Worshippers Kidnapped As Gunmen Attack Kogi Communities On Sunday

Crime, News Flash, North Central, Security
Four Killed, 20 Worshippers Kidnapped As Gunmen Attack Kogi Communities Armed gunmen on Sunday attacked the First ECWA Church in Ayetoro-Kiri, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing one person and abducting 20 others. This is coming as gunmen in a coordinated attack on the same day attacked the Oke-Agi and Ilai communities in the Mopamuro local government councils of Kogi State, killing three persons and abducting many. The attack at ECWA church in Aiyetoro-Kiri left one worshipper, simply identified as Jayjay, dead during the assault. Local authorities and security operatives said they will continue to assess the situation,…
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Dec
15
2025
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NAF Strikes Kill Many Terrorists, Destroy Their Logistics Hub In Borno

NAF Strikes Kill Many Terrorists, Destroy Their Logistics Hub In Borno

Armed Forces, News Flash, Security
NAF Strikes Kill Many Terrorists, Destroy Their Logistics Hub In Borno The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it has executed a successful air interdiction operation against a major terrorist logistics hub at Dabar Masara in the Southern Tumbuns, Borno. This is contained in a statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, it Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Monday in Abuja. Ejodame said the operation conducted on Sunday by the Air Component of Operation HADIN KAI, followed credible intelligence on the presence of a terrorist workshop and sustained movement of armed elements in the area. He said the mission…
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Dec
09
2025
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Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt

Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt

National Assembly, News Flash, Security
Senate Approves Tinubu’s Request To Deploy Troops To Benin After Coup Attempt The Senate on Tuesday approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin, endorsing a regional intervention aimed at restoring stability after an attempted coup in the neighbouring country. The decision followed deliberations in the Senate Committee of the Whole, during which lawmakers considered the President’s appeal in accordance with Section 5, Part II of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval during plenary, noting that the vote was overwhelming. Akpabio described the move as both strategic and…
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Dec
09
2025
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France President, Macron Offers To Help Tinubu Tackle Insecurity

France President, Macron Offers To Help Tinubu Tackle Insecurity

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Presidency, Security
France President, Macron Offers To Help Tinubu Tackle Insecurity France President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his country’s solidarity with Nigeria as the country confronts a range of security challenges, particularly the persistent threat of terrorism in the North. In a statement on his X handle yesterday after speaking with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Macron said he reaffirmed France’s readiness to intensify cooperation with Nigeria in response to the rising security concerns. “I spoke with President Tinubu of Nigeria, @officialABAT. I conveyed France’s solidarity in the face of the various security challenges, particularly the terrorist threat in the North,” Macron said.…
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Dec
09
2025
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Why Our Aircraft Landed In Burkina Faso – Nigerian Airforce Clarifies

Why Our Aircraft Landed In Burkina Faso – Nigerian Airforce Clarifies

News Flash, Security
Why Our Aircraft Landed In Burkina Faso – Nigerian Air Force Clarifies The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has stated that its aircraft that landed in Burkina Faso Monday night did so for safety reasons and “in accordance with standard safety procedures and international aviation protocols.” In a Tuesday statement by its spokesperson, Ehimen Ejodame, the air force said the crew of the NAF C-130 aircraft “observed a technical concern which necessitated a precautionary landing in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, the nearest airfield.” Burkina Faso and its two allies in the AES had accused the Nigerian aircraft of violating Burkina Faso’s airspace.…
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Dec
09
2025
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Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa

Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa

News Flash, Northern Nigeria, Security
Just-In: 7 Women Protesters Killed In Adamawa Seven women died while 11 others were injured yesterday during a protest in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State. According to Daily Trust, the women were protesting what they termed delayed response by the military to calm tensions between Bachama and Chobo communities of the LGA, when the incident occurred. The women, who were seen holding leaves blocked the movement of troops into the area, accusing security agencies of delayed responses and biased interventions in favour of the Chobo community. However, during the confrontation, sources said the military allegedly fired shots into…
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Dec
09
2025
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UN Reacts To Millitary Coup In Benin Republic After Nigeria’s Airstrikes

UN Reacts To Millitary Coup In Benin Republic After Nigeria’s Airstrikes

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Security
UN Reacts To Military Coup In Benin Republic After Nigeria’s Airstrikes The United Nations, regional powers and neighbouring Nigeria have thrown their weight behind President Patrice Talon after an attempted military takeover in Benin Republic was swiftly crushed. UN Secretary-General António Guterres, in a statement issued through his office, said he was deeply worried by the move to “unconstitutionally seize power” in the West African nation, warning that any attempt to derail democratic governance in Benin could further destabilise an already fragile region. Guterres called for strict adherence to the rule of law and Benin’s constitution, stressing that democratic institutions…
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Dec
08
2025
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South-East Under Siege: How Insecurity Is Redefinning Governance Tests For Otti And Other Governors – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

South-East Under Siege: How Insecurity Is Redefinning Governance Tests For Otti And Other Governors – By Prof Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Security, South East
SOUTH-EAST UNDER SIEGE: HOW INSECURITY IS REDEFINING GOVERNANCE TESTS FOR OTTI AND OTHER GOVERNORS The South-East of Nigeria is passing through one of its gravest security crises since the end of the civil war. From Abia to Imo, Ebonyi to Enugu and Anambra, violence has assumed a frightening regularity, marked by kidnappings, ambushes, extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances and crippling economic shutdowns. Once known primarily for commerce and enterprise, the region is now increasingly defined by fear. For governors like Dr. Alex Otti of Abia State, insecurity has become not just a policy challenge but the ultimate test of leadership. A…
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Dec
04
2025
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NEC Approves N100 Billion For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies’ Training Facilities

NEC Approves N100 Billion For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies’ Training Facilities

Armed Forces, News Flash, Security
NEC Approves N100 Billion For Rehabilitation Of Security Agencies’ Training Facilities The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N100 billion, subject to a final ratification by President Bola Tinubu, for rehabilitation of training institutions for police and other security agencies in Nigeria. This followed recommendations by the ad hoc committee earlier constituted to assess the state of police and security agencies’ training institutions nationwide. NEC is chaired by the Vice President Kashim Shettima and has 36 state Governors as members. Other members include the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, the Minister of Economic…
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