Terror and Banditry Threaten South West Stability, Afenifere Says

Ibadan, Oyo State — Thursday, 8 January 2026, 4:51pm WAT The pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Thursday raised serious concerns over the rising security challenges confronting South West Nigeria. The group warned that increasing incidents of violence, kidnappings, and arson now pose a direct threat to the region’s long-standing stability. It is indeed a disturbing…

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Troops Kill Plateau Kidnappers Who Attacked Soldier During Raid

Plateau State, Nigeria — January 6, 2026 — In a decisive military operation, troops of the Nigerian Army successfully neutralized armed suspects linked to a notorious kidnapping gang in Plateau State. The operation took place in Lantom village, Kadarko District, Wase Local Government Area, following credible intelligence about the gang’s activities. The suspects, who were…

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