January 26, 2026

Independent.Digital.News.Network

Security

253 Children Still Missing as 50 Escape Niger–Kebbi Mass Abductions in Escalating School Safety Crisis

IDNN
0
Fifty abducted pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Niger State, escaped their captors between Friday and Saturday, but 253 children and staff remain missing. The breakout comes amid sweeping school shutdowns across northern states and mounting fears of coordinated attacks targeting educational institutions....

Tinubu Cancels G20 Trip, Confirms Rescue of 38 Kwara Worshippers Amid Nationwide Security Surge

IDNN
0
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday confirmed the rescue of 38 worshippers abducted in Eruku, Kwara State, cancelling his trip to the G20 Summit to coordinate intensified national security operations. The President said he has been receiving continuous briefings on rescue missions across troubled regions, pledging that Nigerians “will be protected—without compromise.”...

Tinubu Orders Withdrawal of 100,000 Policemen from VIPs for National Security Deployment

IDNN
0
President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of more than 100,000 police officers attached to VIPs and politicians nationwide, directing their immediate redeployment to core national security duties. The move follows a surge in coordinated kidnappings and rising pressure to rebuild police presence in vulnerable communities....

🌍 U.S. CONGRESSMAN HUIZENGA PUSHES SANCTIONS ON NIGERIA OVER RELIGIOUS KILLINGS

IDNN
0
U.S. Congressman Bill Huizenga has called for sanctions on Nigerian officials over alleged religious persecution, reigniting Washington’s faith diplomacy debate after President Donald Trump’s explosive “Christian genocide” remarks. While the congressman distanced himself from Trump’s language, he demanded “measurable accountability” for attacks on Christians and Muslims across Nigeria’s northern and middle-belt states....

FG URGES CALM AS SOYINKA, NORTHERN GROUPS REJECT U.S. THREATS

IDNN
0
The Federal Government has appealed for calm after U.S. President Donald Trump’s explosive “Christian genocide” remark sent shockwaves through Nigeria’s diplomatic and religious space. Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, clerics, and northern groups denounced the claim as reckless, warning it could ignite sectarian divides and complicate Tinubu’s international balancing act....

Oyo Teacher Beaten to Death by Students Over Gambling Sparks National Outrage

IDNN
0
The death of Oyo teacher Mr. Fatai Adegoke, allegedly beaten by students he caught gambling, has sparked widespread outrage across Nigeria’s education community. Conflicting reports between the NUT and school officials have deepened confusion over the true cause of his death, reviving urgent calls for stronger classroom discipline and teacher protection laws....

Nigeria Pushes Back as Trump’s Genocide Warning Deepens Faith and Diplomatic Divides

IDNN
0
Days after U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning over “Christian genocide” in Nigeria, reactions continue to shape global diplomacy and domestic politics. From the NSCIA’s firm rejection to PFN’s emotional defense, and Tinubu’s cautious diplomacy, Nigeria’s response reveals a complex mix of faith, sovereignty, and soft-power maneuvering in a tense international climate....

Chad Closes Border with Nigeria Amid US Invasion Rumours

IDNN
0
The Chadian government has sealed its border with Nigeria, citing security threats and alleged U.S. military activity in West Africa. President Mahamat Idriss Déby ordered a complete lockdown of border corridors, deploying tanks and troops after reports of terrorist movements from northern Nigeria. The move heightens regional tension and triggers renewed diplomatic unease....

This website uses cookies to improve User experience. Accept Learn More

Our Policies