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 detains 5,000 terror suspects as conviction rate climbs to 84%

Nigeria is currently holding about 5,000 people suspected of terrorism-related crimes in pre-trial detention facilities nationwide, according to the National Security Adviser (NSA). The figure was disclosed in the 2025–2030 Strategic Plan of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre (NCTC) in Abuja on Thursday.. The disclosure comes against the backdrop of improved judicial outcomes in terrorism cases, […]

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Dec 26, 2025 post

Christmas night airstrikes conducted by US-AFRICOM – U.S. Command

THE airstrikes carried out on terrorists on Christmas night in Sokoto State were the efforts of the US-AFRICOM, according to a statement by the United States Command. AFRICOM is responsible for US military operations, including fighting regional conflicts and maintaining military relations with 53 African nations. In a statement on Friday morning, the command said, “The strikes […]

Nov 22, 2023 post

Knocks on Wike as kidnappers run rings around Abuja

CRITICISMS are mounting on Nigeria’s Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, as kidnappers run rings around the capital city and demand millions of naira in ransom. Residents say Mr Wike is the political head of all the security apparatuses in Abuja and should use the resources at his disposal to confront […]