Kano Massacre: Mother, Six Children Brutally Killed January 17, 2026, at about 12:10 PM, in Dorayi Chiranchi Quarters of Kano State, a brutal attack shattered the peace of a residential neighbourhood when hoodlums stormed a family home and left a mother, six children killed. The tragedy, which unfolded in broad daylight, has since sparked grief,…
Violence has once again shattered fragile calm in northern Nigeria, reminding residents that agreements alone cannot silence guns when trust remains broken and fear still rules daily life. On Saturday, January 17, 2026, residents of Tuge village in Musawa Local Government Area of Katsina State came under a deadly attack when armed bandits stormed the…
DSS rescues kidnapped pastor in Kaduna: Full details of operation Kaduna, Nigeria – The Department of State Services (DSS) successfully rescued a pastor who was kidnapped earlier this week in Kaduna State. The pastor was abducted by an armed gang while traveling to his church, and the DSS launched a swift operation that led to…
A turning point quietly unfolded in Nigeria’s coastal security landscape when armed groups that once operated beyond state control chose a path of disengagement, signalling a possible shift toward lasting stability. In the early hours of Friday, 16 January 2026, at the Atimbo Rear Area under Operation OKWOK in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross…
In a powerful demonstration of improving security and relentless military pressure in northeastern Nigeria, the Nigerian Army recorded a significant success during counter‑insurgency operations. On Monday, 12 January 2026, early in the morning, troops under Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) Desert Sanity V engaged insurgent elements around the Azir–Wajiroko axis, near Maiduguri, Borno State. The action…
Insecurity continues to shape daily life across Nigeria’s northwest. Communities that once relied on farming and local trade now struggle with fear and uncertainty. As attacks spread across rural areas, residents increasingly worry about safety, mobility, and survival. On Thursday, 15 January 2026, coordinated violence struck parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states, leaving multiple deaths,…
