Kaduna Abductions: US Urges Nigeria To Strengthen Protection For Christians The United States has called on the Nigerian government to step up efforts to protect Christian communities amid continued abductions and attacks, particularly in parts of Kaduna State. Reacting to the concerns, the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, said the Federal Government has taken deliberate and decisive actions to tackle insecurity. According to him, security agencies are carrying out intensified joint operations across affected areas to restore safety and prevent further attacks. The call by the US comes as pressure mounts on authorities to ensure the safety of vulnerable communities and bring perpetrators to justice. #Kaduna #InsecurityInNigeria #USNigeriaRelations #NationalSecurity

🚨 UK Politics: Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch backs Donald Trump, slamming the UK government’s deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Badenoch called the agreement “complete self-sabotage”, warning it weakens UK and NATO security and hands away sovereign territory. She said Trump was “right” to criticise PM Keir Starmer’s policy, which Trump labelled an act of “total weakness.” The UK government insists the deal protects the Diego Garcia military base, but critics say it risks national security. #UKPolitics #KemiBadenoch #Trump #ChagosIslands #NationalSecurity #BreakingNews

Nigeria Partners Facebook, TikTok, X and Other Social Media Platforms to Delete Terrorists’ Accounts, Disrupt Online Propaganda and Terror Financing — NCTC Chief The Federal Government has disclosed that Nigerian security agencies are working closely with major social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and X to identify and remove accounts used by terrorists and criminal gangs to spread propaganda, showcase attacks and raise funds. Speaking during an end-of-year briefing in Abuja, the Director-General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Major-General Adamu Laka, said sustained engagements with the tech companies have led to the takedown of numerous extremist accounts, significantly curbing activities such as livestreaming of attacks and display of looted items. Laka also revealed that ransom payments remain a major source of terrorist financing, often facilitated through point-of-sale (POS) operators, prompting intensified investigations, arrests and asset seizures. He warned that evolving terror tactics, porous borders and instability in neighbouring Sahel countries continue to pose serious security challenges, stressing the need for regional cooperation and stronger counter-terrorism measures. #CounterTerrorism #SocialMediaRegulation #NationalSecurity

Nigeria Gains Strong International Support in Counterterrorism Efforts, Says Nuhu Ribadu National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu says Nigeria is receiving increased international backing—particularly from the United States, France, and the United Kingdom—as the country intensifies its fight against insurgency and terrorism. Speaking during a sympathy visit to Niger State following the abduction of schoolchildren, Ribadu assured families that President Tinubu is deeply concerned and committed to securing their safe return. He emphasized that global partners are uniting to help Nigeria overcome two decades of violent extremism. The report also includes updates from the Defence Headquarters clarifying a cross-border misunderstanding with Nigerien troops, activist Aisha Yesufu’s scathing open letter accusing the National Assembly of failing citizens amid worsening insecurity, and fresh kidnappings in Kano State just days after an earlier rescue operation. #Nigeria #NuhuRibadu #Counterterrorism #NationalSecurity #USSupport #France #UK #Insecurity #Tinubu #NigerState #Kidnappings #DHQ #AishaYesufu #KanoState #TerrorismFight #NigeriaNews

Troops Rescue Six Kidnap Victims in Successful Joint Operation Across Kogi Forests Nigerian Army troops from the 12 Brigade in Lokoja have successfully rescued six kidnap victims during a coordinated search-and-rescue operation spanning the Ejiba and Saminaka forest axis in Kogi State. Supported by intensified air and ground offensives, including a Nigeria Police helicopter, the sustained pressure forced the bandits to release the abductees. Five victims have been reunited with their families, while one is receiving medical care. The Army reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating criminal hideouts and strengthening security across the state. #KogiState #NigerianArmy #KidnapRescue #SecurityOperations #Banditry #NigeriaNews #TroopOperations #Ejiba #YagbaWest #YagbaEast #NationalSecurity

"In a major crackdown on oil theft and pipeline vandalism, the Nigerian Army has arrested 43 suspects and uncovered 27 illegal bunkering sites in the Niger Delta region. Between May 26 and June 8, 2025, troops recovered over 161,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in coordinated raids across four states. This operation highlights the Army's commitment to tackling oil theft and protecting Nigeria's resources 💦 #NigerDelta #OilTheft #PipelineVandalism #NigerianArmy #EnergySecurity #NationalSecurity"

BREAKING: Nigeria Immigration Service Confirms Arrest of Notorious Crime Suspect, Obi Levi Obieze The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has officially confirmed the arrest of Obi Levi Obieze, a crime suspect reportedly wanted in connection with a series of high-profile criminal activities. In a press release issued by the NIS, the suspect was apprehended during a covert operation aimed at tightening border security and tracking individuals on the watchlist. Obi Levi Obieze had reportedly been on the run for months, evading capture across multiple jurisdictions. Authorities have yet to release full details of the charges, but sources indicate that the suspect may be linked to organized crime networks. The arrest is being hailed as a major breakthrough in Nigeria’s ongoing crackdown on transnational crime. The NIS stated that further investigations are underway and promised to work with relevant agencies to ensure justice is served. #BreakingNews #NigeriaImmigration #ObiLeviObieze #CrimeSuspectArrested #NationalSecurity