NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable
NGN/USD 1,540.20 ↓ 0.4% BRENT CRUDE $82.14 ↑ 1.2% NGX INDEX 99,240.50 ↑ 0.1% INFLATION 33.95% ↑ 1.8% MPR 26.25% stable

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Nigeria rises to 4th on Global Terrorism Index amid surge in deaths

THE latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, has shown that Nigeria recorded the highest increase in terrorism-related deaths worldwide, climbing to 4th position on the global ranking. The report places Pakistan at the top of the index, followed by Burkina Faso and Niger, with Nigeria now ranking […]

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Feb 16, 2026 post

U.S. freezes assets of 8 Nigerians over Boko Haram, ISIL, cybercrime links

THE United States has imposed sweeping financial sanctions on 8 Nigerians accused of involvement in terrorism financing and cybercrime, ordering the immediate freezing of their assets and property under US jurisdiction. The measures were disclosed in a 3,000-page sanctions document dated February 10 and issued by the United States Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets […]

Jan 03, 2026 post

Military unveils ringleader of North-East suicide bombings

SECURITY forces battling insurgency in the North-East say they have uncovered the suspected mastermind behind a network of suicide bombers responsible for recent deadly attacks in the region. The Nigerian military identified the suspect as Shariff Umar, believed to be the principal coordinator of suicide missions linked to incidents such as the December 24 bombing […]

Nov 20, 2025 post

How terrorists killed 454 Nigerian soldiers in six years

NIGERIA’S military has lost 454 soldiers in ambushes between 2019 and 2025, according to a new security report. The survey warns that insurgents and bandits have transformed into a highly coordinated force now capable of hunting down senior military officers. The report entitled, ‘The Kill Zone,’ describes the six-year period as one marked by “a […]