Maiduguri, Borno State — Thursday, January 8, 2026 (6:40 AM) Nigeria’s counterterrorism campaign entered a decisive phase on Thursdays morning as military aircraft carried out a fresh air operation against terrorist elements operating within remote parts of Borno State. The strike, confirmed by security sources, took place in the early hours of the day and…
Kano and Katsina States, Nigeria — Tuesday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 AM Several farming communities across Kano and Katsina States are facing renewed tension after armed bandit groups reportedly imposed a compulsory levy of ₦50,000 on each farmer. Residents say the groups now operate as a parallel authority, issuing directives, enforcing rules, and controlling daily…
Maiduguri, Borno State — Monday, January 6, 2026 (6:45 AM) — Nigerian military forces have intensified coordinated offensive operations across the Northeast, leading to significant territorial advances and operational success against insurgent elements entrenched in the region. According to multiple security and field sources, troops under Operation Hadin Kai launched synchronized ground and air assaults…
On Friday, January 9, 2026, at about 3:49 p.m. West African Time, police operatives in Lafia, Nasarawa State, concluded a targeted security operation that ended days of fear for several families. As a result of coordinated intelligence work, officers disrupted a kidnapping network operating on the outskirts of the state capital. Moreover, the operation followed…
Maiduguri, Borno State — Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 5:40 a.m. Nigeria recorded one of its most decisive counterterrorism victories in recent years after precision air operations by the Nigerian Air Force dismantled multiple extremist enclaves across northern Borno State. The early-morning strikes targeted fortified hideouts deep within the Lake Chad axis, where violent groups had…
On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, violent confrontations broke out in several parts of Benue State, Nigeria, following renewed hostilities between rival cult groups. As events unfolded across different locations, the clashes resulted in the loss of eight lives within a short period. Most notably, the incidents occurred in Makurdi, the state capital, and Jato Aka,…
