The normally serene community of Agamo in Ondo State has been plunged into mourning and disbelief following the horrific assassination of its revered traditional ruler, Oba Kehinde Jacob Falodun, on the evening of February 18, 2024. What began as an ordinary day ended in bloodshed, trauma, and national outrage...
The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has issued a critical security alert warning American citizens of a credible terrorist threat targeting U.S. diplomatic facilities and U.S.-affiliated schools across the country. The announcement, released on March 9, 2025, has prompted immediate precautionary measures and heightened vigilance amid growing regional and global...
For decades, he was the ultimate political enigma. While other figures clamored for the spotlight, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Iran’s Supreme Leader, operated in the deepest recesses of power. He was a whisper in the halls of the Islamic Republic, a name known to insiders but a...
In the dead of night, when the world should be at rest, a familiar terror returned to the community of Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. This past Wednesday, the peaceful silence was shattered by the sounds of gunfire and chaos, marking another devastating chapter in...
Abuja, Nigeria – In a significant development for Nigeria’s security architecture, newly sworn-in Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Disu, has officially declared that “state police has come to stay,” signaling the Nigerian Police Force’s full embrace of the long-debated initiative. Speaking moments after his swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday...
In a decisive move to safeguard its citizens, the Ondo State Government has issued a strong directive to all security agencies: step up operations and clamp down on kidnapping syndicates operating within the state.
This firm stance was announced in an official statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and...
A quiet night in Cyprus was shattered early Monday morning when an Iranian-made Shahed unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) crashed onto the runway of the UK’s Royal Air Force (RAF) Akrotiri base, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regional tensions between Iran, Israel, and Western allies.
According to Cypriot President...
Adamawa State was struck by tragedy on Tuesday as gunmen carried out coordinated attacks that left at least 25 people dead, marking one of the deadliest incidents in the region this year. The violence underscores persistent security gaps and growing humanitarian challenges in Nigeria’s troubled northeast.
Market Massacre and Military...
Ondo State – Outrage erupted in the Uso community of Owo Local Government Area on Wednesday as residents took to the streets, blocking the Akure-Owo Expressway for several hours in a fiery protest over the abduction of five worshippers from the Celestial Church of Christ during a late-night vigil.
The incident,...
A quiet community in Kebbi State has been plunged into a state of fear and anxiety, a chilling reminder of the security challenges festering in parts of Nigeria's northwest. The residents of Utono, in Ngaski Local Government Area, are now living on a knife's edge after receiving a terrifying...
When violence erupts in one corner of Nigeria, its shockwaves rarely stay there. The recent terrorist assault on the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State is a stark reminder of how insecurity, displacement, and loss can reverberate far beyond the immediate scene of carnage.
Below, I piece...
In a chilling reminder of the escalating violence in Benue State, at least nine worshippers were abducted on Sunday during a church vigil in Ojije, Utonkon District of Ado Local Government Area. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, has sparked outrage and renewed fears...
In a shocking and disturbing turn of events, gunmen suspected to be cultists have brutally murdered the President of the Omoku Youth Federation, Ifeanyi Azuazu, and his personal aide, Chigozie Oluwu, in Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State. The incident, which occurred on Thursday evening, has sent shockwaves...
1. The horror that unfolded in Kwara
On February 1, 2026, a coordinated assault ripped through the town of Woro in Kaiama Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State. According to local officials and civil‑society monitors, more than 160 people were killed and scores remain missing. The victims, overwhelmingly Christian villagers, were attacked by armed groups identified by survivors...
In a dramatic shift from its earlier stance, the Nigerian military has confirmed that a high-level investigation has linked 16 detained officers to an attempted coup aimed at toppling the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The revelation, made public yesterday by the Director of Defence Information, Major-General Samaila...
In the quiet village of Kurmin Wali, nestled 135 kilometers north of Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, the walls of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church still bear the scars of a harrowing Sunday morning. For 60-year-old Sarah Peter—whose real name remains hidden, like the identities of many survivors—the memory of...
A late-night gathering turned deadly in the city of Pune, India, as two Nigerian men have been arrested in connection with the alleged beating to death of their compatriot, Emeka Christian, in what police say stemmed from a dispute over a romantic relationship.
Chukwudi Okafor, 31, and Samuel Eze, 34,...
In a startling escalation of rhetoric and geopolitical posturing, the White House confirmed Tuesday that President Donald Trump is actively considering a range of options — including potential military action — to acquire Greenland, the vast, self-governing Danish island nestled in the Arctic Circle. With chilling clarity, White House...
In a decisive move towards strengthening regional security, the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU-SPC) has renewed the mandate of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) to combat the Boko Haram insurgency for another 12 months. The decision, adopted during the council’s 1318th meeting on December 15, 2025, ensures the mission’s continuation from February...
1. The Arrest that Stopped a Suicide Bomber in His Tracks
On Monday, 30 November 2025, the 152 Task Force Battalion of the Joint Task Force North‑East (JTF‑NE) – working hand‑in‑hand with other security agencies – detained Abubakar Mustapha in Banki town, Bama LGA, Borno State.
What was found? A cache of primed IED components – the kind of “ready‑to‑blow” material that...
A Harrowing Day on the Sabaja/Owa‑Onire Road
On 15 December 2025, a routine sunrise over the Sabaja/Owa‑Onire road in Isin Local Government Area turned into a nightmare. Around 11:40 am, a group of armed men stormed a Kwara State Government construction site, grabbing five road‑construction workers—Ademola Afolabi, Abdullahi Lade, Emmanuel Okuwadare Kayode, Fatai Akin, and...
In a dramatic escalation of U.S. military involvement in West Africa, former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he had ordered a “powerful and deadly strike” against Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists in northwestern Nigeria — a move he framed as retaliation for the persecution of Christians in the region....
Offa, Kwara State – Christmas night in Offa took a terrifying turn when loud explosions shattered the peace, leaving residents shaken and properties damaged across two locations in the historic town. The incident, which occurred just hours after the United States announced airstrikes against ISIS targets in northwest Nigeria, has...
A sense of panic and fear has gripped the Ora community, located on the Osun-Kwara boundary, following a fatal attack by suspected gunmen on Monday. The incident resulted in the death of a village head, identified as Dennis, and the abduction of a retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi.
According to...
ABUJA, Nigeria — In a courtroom echoing with the weight of collective grief, a Catholic priest’s testimony brought the harrowing memory of June 5, 2022, back to life. Speaking behind a protective shield, the anonymous clergyman, referred to as “SSA” in the trial of five alleged Al Shabab members, recounted...
In a dramatic turn of events, President Bola Tinubu has formally asked the Nigerian Senate for permission to send troops to the neighboring Republic of Benin. The request, read aloud on the floor of the National Assembly by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, is framed as a “peace mission” in response to a failed coup attempt against Benin’s...
A devastating wave of fear and chaos swept through the Nawfia community in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State on Sunday when an unknown group of armed men unleashed violence near the bustling Afor Market Junction. The attack, which left an unspecified number of people dead and many...
The headlines scream, yet again, a chilling reality that has become far too familiar across Nigeria. In a single day, no fewer than 19 persons have been abducted by gunmen across Rivers and Imo states, painting a stark picture of escalating insecurity that demands urgent and decisive action. This...
The political landscape of Edo State and Nigeria's entertainment scene are currently intertwined in a dramatic saga, following the Edo State House of Assembly's decision to summon Hon. Natasha Irobosa, the member representing Egor Constituency. The lawmaker is expected to appear before the Assembly's Ethics and Privileges Committee to...
Abubakar exits on ‘health grounds,’ forcing President Tinubu to fast-track a critical replacement as the nation grapples with severe insecurity.
The security landscape of Nigeria took an abrupt turn this week following the sudden resignation of the Minister of Defence, Badaru Abubakar. Citing immediate health concerns, Abubakar, who has served...
Nigeria stands at a critical juncture, grappling with a complex web of security challenges that threaten its stability and development. From the persistent farmer-herder conflicts that have ravaged communities for years to the recent alarming surge in school kidnappings, the need for decisive action has never been more urgent....
The crushing weight of Nigeria's relentless abduction crisis took a fatal toll this week, moving the tragedy beyond the fear of capture and ransom to the pain of actual loss.
Rev. John Hayab, the Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the Northern Region and the FCT, has...
Just when pockets of communities across Nigeria dared to breathe a sigh of relief, the grim reality of persistent banditry struck again. Despite ongoing, and reportedly intensified, military operations, criminal elements continue their audacious wave of terror, demonstrating a chilling resilience that defies the nation's efforts to secure its...
The recent spate of brazen school abductions in Nigeria, particularly in Kebbi and Niger states, has sent shockwaves across the nation and drawn the attention of the international community. In a significant development, the United States government has directly tasked the Federal Government of Nigeria to ensure that those responsible...
A somber announcement from Kebbi State has sent ripples of concern across Nigeria, highlighting a grim reality that is increasingly putting the nation's future – its children – at risk. Kebbi has become the latest state to indefinitely shut down virtually all its schools, joining Katsina, Plateau, and Yobe...
Nigeria faces a persistent and escalating insurgency, yet a quiet, cyclical crisis continues to hollow out its topmost military ranks.
Over the past eight years, spanning the administrations of former President Muhammadu Buhari and incumbent President Bola Tinubu, a staggering number of senior military officers—conservative estimates suggest over 500, with...
Benue State is currently navigating a complex landscape of humanitarian challenges, with a significant majority of its local governments reeling from persistent insecurity and the looming threat of annual flooding. This stark picture was painted by James Iorpuu, the Executive Secretary of the Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA),...
As the devastating conflict in Gaza reaches its two-year mark, the strip remains a theater of unrelenting violence, even as high-stakes diplomatic efforts unfold in Egypt. This grim anniversary finds the Palestinian people trapped in what many describe as a "never-ending nightmare," with hope for peace clashing starkly against...
The news out of Kwara State is a punch to the gut, a chilling narrative of escalating brutality that leaves communities shattered and faith in security eroded. At the heart of this unfolding tragedy is the unforgivable murder of Reverend James Audu Issa, a beloved pastor of the Evangelical Church...
Imagine losing over ₦109.5 million worth of cherished family heirlooms. That's the staggering reality faced by a family in Ka'oje town, Bagudo Local Government Area of Kebbi State, after a brazen gold theft. But what makes this case even more unsettling, and a subject of widespread public interest, is...
The usually bustling Ikorodu area of Lagos State has been plunged into a state of shock and fear following a harrowing week that saw at least six lives lost in two separate, yet potentially linked, incidents. The tragic events in Bayeku and Oreta have ignited a wave of anxiety...
The echoes of recent deadly attacks in Yelwata, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, and parts of Plateau State, which tragically claimed over 40 lives, injured many, and displaced hundreds, have spurred a significant step towards justice. In a direct response to President Bola Tinubu’s directive to fish...
A chilling report from SB Morgen (SBM) Intelligence, a reputable geopolitical research firm, has laid bare the devastating human and economic cost of Nigeria's escalating kidnapping crisis. In a span of just one year, from June 2024 to June 2025, the nation witnessed a staggering 4,722 abductions, with no...
Nigeria, a nation rich in culture, potential, and vibrant spirit, finds itself grappling with a tragic paradox. Despite not being officially at war, its citizens are dying at a rate comparable to conflict zones, caught in the grip of a ruthless and escalating campaign of violence by non-state actors....
The buzz around Inter Miami always seems to revolve around one name: Lionel Messi. But on Wednesday night, as Inter Miami faced a tough Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL, that familiar name was conspicuously absent from the starting lineup, ruled out due to a muscle injury. The question...
The communities of Egwuma and Ogbai in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State are once again steeped in grief following a brutal attack that has claimed the lives of four innocent individuals, with two others reported missing. This latest act of violence, suspected to be carried out by...
Riyom, Plateau State – Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have successfully eliminated three kidnappers during a foiled ransom collection operation in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The decisive action also led to the safe rescue of a kidnapped military officer, Corporal Munyal Abdullahi of the 3...
KAURA NAMODA, ZAMFARA STATE – At least five people have been reportedly killed and scores abducted following a series of devastating bandit attacks across the Kaura Namoda local government area of Zamfara State. Locals report that armed gangs raided a staggering 16 villages between Saturday and Sunday, unleashing terror...
Tse-Kalema, Benue State – A young man identified as Lucky Tsetim has reportedly been killed by suspected armed men at Tse-Kalema in Mbazun, Atogbenda, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. The tragic incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has reignited intense fears among local residents regarding the escalating insecurity in...
Asaba, Delta State – The Delta State Police Command has successfully dismantled a suspected self-kidnapping scheme, arresting the alleged mastermind and two accomplices after a N3 million ransom was collected. The development was disclosed on Monday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Bright Edafe, in Asaba, the state...
Benue State, Nigeria – The abductors of six Nigerian Law School students, who were kidnapped over the weekend, have reportedly demanded a ransom of N20 million for each victim, bringing the total sum requested to N120 million for their release. Tori Express learnt of the recent demand.
The students were reportedly...
Over 20 Feared Dead as Suspected Fulani Militias Attack Plateau Village in House-to-House Slaughter
Bindi Community, Plateau State – At least 20 people were brutally killed on Monday night when gunmen, suspected to be Fulani militias, invaded the Bindi community in the Ta-Hoss district of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau...
Wase, Plateau State – Abdullahi Hussaini, a prominent vigilante leader in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State, has declared an unwavering resolve to continue the fight against bandits and kidnappers, despite the devastating loss of over 70 of his members in a recent ambush.
The incident, which occurred on Monday...
Abuja, Nigeria – The United States Mission in Nigeria has introduced a significant new requirement for applicants of F, M, and J nonimmigrant visas: all personal social media accounts must now be set to "public." This directive, effective immediately, aims to enhance the vetting process for individuals seeking to enter...
Lagos, Nigeria: A 12-year-old boy, identified only as Wasiu, was tragically killed by a stray bullet during a violent clash between rival cult groups in the Olosha area of Mushin, Lagos State. The incident, which occurred around 8 pm on Wednesday, has left the community in shock and mourning.
According to...
A brutal attack by armed bandits in the early hours of Wednesday has left 15 people dead and several others injured in Kwallaijiya village, Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Local sources report that the suspected assailants stormed the village, unleashing a barrage of gunfire that resulted in...
