By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter CONSIGNMENTS OF captagon, widely known as the ‘Jihadi drug’, and millions of opioid pills worth more than N6.2 billion have been intercepted by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. JKNewsMedia.com reports that ...
By Rimande Shawulu THIS WEEK’s report reveals two sides of Nigeria’s insecurity: armed groups retain the capacity for mass attacks and abductions, but intelligence-led operations are also producing important rescues. The Kaduna operation is particularly significant. Police said information from road transport workers helped security personnel...
By Rimamnde Shawulu NIGERIA’s 2027 PRESIDENTIAL election is bringing religion back into the centre of national politics. Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir has renewed his support for the Tinubu–Shettima Muslim-Muslim ticket, triggering a fierce debate over religion, political power and Nigeria’s fragile unity. Watch the full analysis...
With Rimamnde Shawulu 308 ABDUCTEES are free. But Nigeria recorded an estimated 5,091 violent deaths in just three months. Between August 2 and 5, the country saw relief in Kwara and Niger states, another deadly village attack in Sokoto, and a disturbing security problem around illegal mining in Taraba. The questions behind the headlines are [...
With Rimamnde Shawulu AT LEAST 30 people were reportedly killed in an attack on Naridon village, Kauru LGA, Kaduna State. The victims included women, elderly residents and eight children. In Abuja, a serving Defence Intelligence Agency officer was killed during an attempted abduction inside a military housing estate. In Kebbi State, suspected ...
With Rimamnde Shawulu THAT QUESTION has generated enormous speculation—but what do the facts actually show? In this week’s episode of The Other Side, Rimamnde Shawulu examines verified evidence from Nigeria and the wider Sahel to explain the relationship between ISIS, Al-Qaeda, JNIM, ISWAP and the emerging Lakurawa network. ▶️ Watch, sh...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia FOR NEARLY three decades, the journey was as much a part of Mrs. Rachael Alamu’s job as the classroom itself. JKNewsMedia.com reports that every weekday, she travelled from Ogbomoso to Esiele, determined to lead a rural school despite the distance, the poor roads and the physical strain. It was a sacrifice...
With Rimamnde Shawulu Millions of Nigerians have been displaced. Entire communities across Benue, Plateau, Kaduna and other parts of the country continue to face deadly attacks, while many families remain in IDP camps years after losing their homes. ▶️ Watch now, share your thoughts and forward this to others. In this powerful edition of Majal...
By JKNewsMedia APPREHENSIONS OVER the escape of suspected Ansaru terrorists have emerged following the rescue of abducted teachers and schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, with former Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Lawal Daura, warning that the operation may not have dismantled the group. J...
By Joke Kujenya MOST UNITED States troops deployed for a joint counterterrorism mission in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin have been withdrawn following the conclusion of the operation, while intelligence sharing and other security support for Nigeria will continue. JKNewsMedia.com reports that the Commander of US Air Forces in Europe Air For...
