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Dealing With The Reign Of Terror And Banditry In Nigeria

Global UpfrontMay 21, 2026May 21, 20260

By Luke Onyekakeyah What happened in Oyo State on Friday May 15, 2026 has added yet another frightening dimension to the escalating terror and banditry

Attacks, Abduction Of Schoolchildren: Afenifere Laments Worsening Security Challenges In South-West, Tasks Governors

Global UpfrontMay 18, 2026May 18, 20260

The apex Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, on Sunday urged Governors in the South-West to rise to the worsening security challenges confronting the region, even as

‘We Didn’t Pay Any Ransom To Boko Haram’ To Secure St. Mary’s Papiri Schoolchildren – FG

Global UpfrontFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

The Federal Government of Nigeria on Tuesday dismissed reports alleging that it paid a huge ransom and released militant commanders to secure the freedom of schoolchildren

How Aircraft Conveyed Huge Ransom To Boko Haram Stronghold in Borno

Global UpfrontFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

An investigation by Agence France-Presse (AFP) has revealed how the federal government paid a multimillion-dollar ransom to secure the release of up to 230 pupils

Top U.S. Treasury Official In Abuja As FG, Sources Bicker Over Ransom Payment To Secure Release Of Abducted St Mary’s Schoolchildren

Global UpfrontFeb 24, 2026February 24, 20260

The arrival of a senior United States Treasury official in Abuja on Monday to strengthen cooperation on countering terrorist financing has coincided with allegations that

…Arewa Is Tired

Global UpfrontJan 23, 2026January 23, 20260

By Hannatu Bilyaminu Arewa is tired. Not the kind of tiredness that sleep can fix, but the kind that settles into the bones and shows

Shutting Schools Helps Bandits Win

Global UpfrontDec 6, 2025December 6, 20251

Weekend Trust Page 3 Comment, December 6, 2025 Northern Nigeria is once again surrendering the future of millions of children to terrorists, bandits and criminals

Security Emergency Must Be Total

Global UpfrontDec 5, 2025December 5, 20251

Punch Editorial Board, Friday December 4, 2025 President Bola Tinubu has finally declared a nationwide security emergency to combat Nigeria’s escalating insecurity, a bold step

2,500 Children Abducted in 10 Years, SOS Children Villages Declares

Global UpfrontDec 3, 2025December 3, 20250

the SOS Children Villages Nigeria on Tuesday released statistics showing that over 2,500 children have been abducted in Nigeria by terrorists, bandits and other non-state

Tinubu’s Security Emergency Is Only A Half Measure

Global UpfrontDec 1, 2025December 1, 20250

By Owei Lakemfa I have worried that President Bola Tinubu did not appreciate the fact that our country is at war against vicious, unfeeling bandits