Bandits On TikTok: Giveaway or Recruitment?

The Nigerian insecurity crisis continues to grow, going unchecked and becoming a normal part of Nigerian society. Recently, the bandits who have been known to go live on TikTok were seen doing a giveaway, prompting Nigerians to flood their comment sections to participate, and it has us wondering: what does it say about Nigerian bandits... Read More

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NUT Holds Nationwide Protest Over Killing of Teacher and Abduction of Pupils in Oyo

June 3, 2026

Un-Happy Children’s Day: Nigeria Mourns Its Missing Children While Tinubu Makes ‘Promises’

Yesterday was Children’s Day, yet some children have been in captivity for almost two weeks, casting doubt on the holiday’s celebration. May 27, 2026, was not only Children’s Day but also Eid-el-Kabir. While one half was celebrating, another was in chaos, struggling with the fear of not knowing if their loved ones were safe from... Read More

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

This weekend featured a mixture of good news, updates on the growing insecurity in the country, criticism and controversy surrounding a movie and drama on the record label front. Singer Nonso Amadi Ties The Knot Nigerian singer Nonso Amadi tied the knot with his partner over the weekend. The musician took to his social media... Read More

The Media Blog

Insecurity, label, musician, netflix, Singer

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Begins Three-State Tour Ahead of Year-End Break

November 24, 2025

‘Corn Sellers are Causing Insecurity in Abuja’ – Wike Cracks Down on Street Vending

The Federal Capital Territory’s Minister, Nyesom Wike, has taken a resolute stance against street vending in Abuja, citing concerns that such activities contribute to crime and instability within the city. Wike, a former governor of Rivers State, conveyed this decision during a meeting with the management of the Federal Capital Territory Administration and Federal Capital... Read More

Blogs, The News Blog

Abuja, Corn Sellers, fct minister, Insecurity, Nyesom Wike

July 13, 2023

Tinubu Meets ’99 Govs, Pledges Palliatives in Response to Subsidy Removal Concerns; Ortom Hits Back at Atiku’s Aide, Denies ‘Worst Governor’ Tag | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss Tinubu Meets ’99 Govs, Pledges Palliatives in Response to Subsidy Removal Concerns President Bola Tinubu has expressed his belief that the removal of fuel subsidy will ultimately benefit a large number of Nigerians, despite the immediate... Read More

April 11, 2023

Buhari leaving Nigeria far better than he met it — Presidency; Obi emphasizes unity as key to fighting challenges in Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Buhari leaving Nigeria far better than he met it — Presidency The Presidency announced that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration has made significant progress in terms of the country’s security and economy. Special Adviser to the President on Media and... Read More

Top Stories

February 14, 2023

Atiku cancels Rivers rally, cites insecurity; Banks, fuel stations reject old notes, disobey S’Court ruling | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Atiku cancels Rivers rally, cites insecurity Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Presidential Campaign Council, Rivers State has called off its proposed rally for the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the state, citing insecurity as the major reason.... Read More

Top Stories

January 31, 2023

Any attempt to slam anti-party allegations against me will have consequences – Wike warns PDP leadership; Cashless system can help track election financing in Nigeria – Osinbajo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Any attempt to slam anti-party allegations against me will have consequences – Wike warns PDP leadership Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike has stated that he will “strike back” at the Peoples Democratic Party’s national leadership on... Read More

January 24, 2023

Buhari inaugurates Lekki deep seaport, Imota rice mill in Lagos; NCDC confirms 123 Diphtheria cases, 38 death | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss: Buhari inaugurates Lekki deep seaport, Imota rice mill in Lagos On Monday, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the Lekki deep seaport and the Imota rice mill in Lagos. The deep seaport was finished in 2022, and the... Read More

Top Stories

January 10, 2023

Election cancellation due to insecurity is possible, but we won’t allow it – INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stated that upcoming elections would go on as scheduled despite security concerns. This was announced on Monday in Abuja at the validation of election security training resources by INEC national commissioner and chairman, board of the Electoral Institute, Abdullahi Zuru. Zuru assured the public that the commission was... Read More

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2023 elections, Abdullahi Zuru, Abuja, Babagana Monguno, election cancellation, Election security training, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Insecurity, Mahmood Yakubu

October 28, 2022

2023 elections: Atiku takes presidential campaign to US; Women can help Tinubu realize his presidential ambitions – Betta Edu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

2023 elections: Atiku takes presidential campaign to US Former Enugu SSG allegedly kidnapped UK licenses 91 Nigerian doctors in 15 days Insecurity: Terrorists don’t reveal time, place, date of attack – Shehu Sani Women can help Tinubu realize his presidential ambitions – Betta Edu Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are... Read More

October 27, 2022

Insecurity: Jabi Lake mall in Abuja closes down over risk of terrorist attacks

The administration of the well-known Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja, FCT, has ceased operations due to security concerns in the Federal Capital Territory. This was announced Thursday via the mall’s social media account, @jabilakemallnigeria. The administration stated that it was examining the security issue with the relevant authorities and that the facility would shortly reopen.... Read More

The News Blog

Abuja, Insecurity, Jabi lake mall

August 31, 2022

Nigerians will appreciate my government soon – Buhari; Nigeria threatens to shut down domestic airlines over debt, gives 30-day deadline | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Nigerians will appreciate my government soon – Buhari FG to reopen varsities, despite ASUU strike FG engaging foreign countries to deal decisively with insecurity – Lai Mohammed Nigeria threatens to shut down domestic airlines over debt, gives 30-day deadline Katsina confirms four monkeypox, 53 cholera cases Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory,... Read More

August 24, 2022

U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria; Fake news, misinformation is worsening insecurity – Lai Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria Lagos, FG start fresh COVID-19 vaccination Fake news, misinformation worsening insecurity – Lai Mohammed 4 kidnapped Catholic Reverend Sisters freed in Imo Gunmen kill driver, abduct two Catholic priests Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you... Read More

August 20, 2022

We’ll get victory for Tinubu, Fani-Kayode boasts; Airlines unable to repatriate $464 million from Nigeria, IATA says | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We’ll get victory for Tinubu, Fani-Kayode boasts Kaduna-Train Attack: Terrorists release oldest hostage, 2 others Insecurity: Zamfara farmers negotiate with bandits today Nigeria Decides 2023: Politicians bombard police with special protection requests Airlines unable to repatriate $464 million from Nigeria, IATA says Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top... Read More

August 18, 2022

Electricity workers suspend one-day strike for two weeks; Nigerian Musician Buju to face sanction for spitting on police officer | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Electricity workers suspend one-day strike for two weeks Nigerian Musician Buju to face sanction for spitting on police officer Nigerians will receive more money as the CBN encourages banks to increase savings interest rates We’ve ended IPOB sit-at-home in Imo — Uzodinma Jigawa shut down schools over insecurity Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal... Read More

August 3, 2022

More insecurity than one country can handle – Buhari; UK licenses 266 Nigerian doctors in two months | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

More insecurity than one country can handle – Buhari UK licenses 266 Nigerian doctors in two months My business is suffering because of the high cost of diesel – Obasanjo Fear of terrorist attacks spread throughout Nigeria’s south-west 16 dead, five injured in Lagos auto crash Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory,... Read More

August 2, 2022

Insecurity Report: In the last 7 months, 7,222 Nigerians have been killed and 3,823 abducted

Between January 1 and July 29, 2022, there were 2,840 incidents of insecurity in Nigeria, resulting in at least 7,222 deaths and 3,823 abductions. Additionally, 1,499 individuals were hurt as a result of the numerous attacks that occurred across 505 local government areas in the nation. These were found in data provided by Beacon Consulting... Read More

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August 20, 2021

South Africans form long queues as COVID-19 jabs opened to all adults, Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired military personnel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the African continent, these are the 5 stories you shouldn’t miss: Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: US accuses Abiy’s government of blocking aid The US international development agency has blamed the Ethiopian government for a shortage of humanitarian aid in the country’s conflict-torn Tigray region. – BBC reports. Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired... Read More

June 2, 2021

Buhari vows to ‘shock’ those promoting insurrection, Bandits demand N110m for Islamiyya pupils | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Across the thirty-six states of Nigeria, these are the five biggest stories you shouldn’t miss out on: Insecurity: Buhari vows to ‘shock’ those promoting insurrection, burning national assets President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that ‘rude shock’ awaits those unpatriotic elements promoting insurrection and burning critical national assets across the country. Femi Adesina, the president’s spokesman,... Read More

December 30, 2020

President Buhari ignores insecurity, asks Nigerians to take up farming

President Muhammadu Buhari, through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu Tuesday, advised Nigerians to go back to agriculture. He added that it is imperative for Nigerians to return to the farm as the oil sector which the country is overly dependent on is now in turmoil. From a progressive point of view, if... Read More

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Economic diversification, farming, Insecurity, President Muhammadu Buhari

December 22, 2020

Insecurity is more serious than Northern leaders trivialising it

Insecurity in Nigeria has become the new normal, unfortunately. But what is more frightening is how the ruling class trivialises the insecurity challenges the country is grappling with; especially in the North-east. Military sources Sunday, disclosed that five soldiers were killed by Islamic State-aligned jihadists, while dozens of civilians were kidnapped in a separate attack in the... Read More

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35 kidnapped, Governor Babagana Zulum, Insecurity, north-east

Bandits On TikTok: Giveaway or Recruitment?

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | NUT Holds Nationwide Protest Over Killing of Teacher and Abduction of Pupils in Oyo

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Governors Ask Tinubu to Raise Minimum Wage to ₦100,000

HOW CAN WE HAVE OJUDE OBA, WHEN OUR KIDS ARE STILL IN THE FOREST?

Un-Happy Children’s Day: Nigeria Mourns Its Missing Children While Tinubu Makes ‘Promises’

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Nigeria Has Failed the Current Generation, Says Atiku

Weekly Highlights: Here’s What You Missed Over The Weekend

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Tinubu Withdraws Police From VIPs, Orders Redeployment to Communities

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Pass Strict Laws Against Money Laundering and Terrorism

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | CBN Sanctions Nine Banks Over Cash Hoard

‘Corn Sellers are Causing Insecurity in Abuja’ – Wike Cracks Down on Street Vending

Tinubu Meets ’99 Govs, Pledges Palliatives in Response to Subsidy Removal Concerns; Ortom Hits Back at Atiku’s Aide, Denies ‘Worst Governor’ Tag | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Global cost of living crisis not unique to Nigeria – Garba Shehu; ‘Thank you for tolerating me,’ Buhari tells Nigerians | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari leaving Nigeria far better than he met it — Presidency; Obi emphasizes unity as key to fighting challenges in Nigeria | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Atiku cancels Rivers rally, cites insecurity; Banks, fuel stations reject old notes, disobey S’Court ruling | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Any attempt to slam anti-party allegations against me will have consequences – Wike warns PDP leadership; Cashless system can help track election financing in Nigeria – Osinbajo | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari inaugurates Lekki deep seaport, Imota rice mill in Lagos; NCDC confirms 123 Diphtheria cases, 38 death | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Election cancellation due to insecurity is possible, but we won’t allow it – INEC

2023 elections: Atiku takes presidential campaign to US; Women can help Tinubu realize his presidential ambitions – Betta Edu | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Insecurity: Jabi Lake mall in Abuja closes down over risk of terrorist attacks

Nigerians will appreciate my government soon – Buhari; Nigeria threatens to shut down domestic airlines over debt, gives 30-day deadline | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

U.S. to repatriate fresh $23m Abacha loot to Nigeria; Fake news, misinformation is worsening insecurity – Lai Mohammed | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

We’ll get victory for Tinubu, Fani-Kayode boasts; Airlines unable to repatriate $464 million from Nigeria, IATA says | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Electricity workers suspend one-day strike for two weeks; Nigerian Musician Buju to face sanction for spitting on police officer | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

More insecurity than one country can handle – Buhari; UK licenses 266 Nigerian doctors in two months | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Insecurity Report: In the last 7 months, 7,222 Nigerians have been killed and 3,823 abducted

South Africans form long queues as COVID-19 jabs opened to all adults, Insecurity: Sen. Gobir urges FG to remobilise retired military personnel | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

Buhari vows to ‘shock’ those promoting insurrection, Bandits demand N110m for Islamiyya pupils | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

President Buhari ignores insecurity, asks Nigerians to take up farming

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