President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Army and other security agencies to take immediate and decisive action against terrorists, bandits, insurgents, and separatists threatening national peace and unity. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima in Kaduna on Sunday, Tinubu delivered a strong message urging the military to act swiftly and resolutely. At the grand finale of the 2025 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL), held at Murtala Square in Kaduna, the president delivered a clear and firm directive.

Details have emerged on how notorious bandit kingpin Kachalla Yellow Danbokolo died at the weekend in Zamfara State after an earlier gun battle with Shinkafi Volunteer Forces in the State. Danbokolo's death is being wildly celebrated in Zamfara State and many parts of the Northwest States, as many locales know him as the leader of Bello and the most dreaded bandit in the zone, even more dangerous than his cousin, Bello Turji, whom they describe as a mere spokesperson.

The Nigeria Air Force (NAF) has disclosed that the air component of Operation Fansan Yamma killed several terrorists and also prevented fresh terrorist ’attacks in communities located in Niger State.

The rising tide of insecurity in Nigeria is no longer just about armed conflict or terrorism, it is deeply rooted in hunger and poverty. This was the central message delivered at a recent national security seminar in Abuja, where top government and military officials drew a direct line between the country's economic struggles and its escalating security challenges. At the seminar, themed "Combating Hunger and Poverty for Sustainable Peace and Development in Nigeria", the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, emphasized that hunger and poverty are now more than a humanitarian concern, they are serious threats to national stability. Ribadu, who was represented by Major General Peter Mala, the Director of Defence Affairs at the Office of the NSA, warned that economic deprivation is at the core of Nigeria's security crisis.

The Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN) has stated that Abuja is safe for Nigerians and visitors, this development was as a result of the security advisory issued by the United States government for its citizens.

The people of Plateau State are once again reeling from tragedy. Violent attacks, reportedly carried out by armed herdsmen, have left at least 19 people dead and many more displaced across Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas. These ruthless assaults have torn apart families, destroyed homes, and reignited fears that lasting peace is still far from reach. The latest violence unfolded on Thursday night in Juwan, a peaceful village in Bokkos’ Tangur District. As darkness fell, gunmen launched a surprise attack, killing ten people and injuring others as they tried to flee. Survivors describe a terrifying night filled with screams, gunshots, and desperate efforts to escape.