By Standard Focus Nigeria is bleeding and dangerously so, From the forests of the North-West to the highways of the South-East, from the creeks of the Niger Delta to the suburbs of the Federal Capital Territory, insecurity has metastasized into a national emergency that can no longer be explained away with routine assurances or recycled strategies. Kidnapping has become an... Read more
Day: April 10, 2026
Plateau Forest Operation: Troops Kill 10 Terrorists, Free Kidnap Victims
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace have killed 10 suspected terrorists and rescued several kidnapped victims during a major clearance operation in Daji Madam Forest, Plateau State. The early morning raid on Thursday targeted criminal hideouts at Dogo Ruwa and Bogwas, known for harbouring armed groups operating in the area. Residents confirmed the development, describing it as a major relief after... Read more
Ibadan Abduction: Gunmen Kidnap Woman at Residence, Police Intensify Search
Gunmen have abducted a woman, Mrs. Adetutuj in Aderibigbe, at her residence in Ibadan, Oyo State, after reportedly trailing her home. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on April 8 in the Bolumole area, off Ring Road, where the victim was said to have been attacked at the gate of her house while attempting to gain entry. Eyewitness accounts indicated... Read more
Kwara Community Attack: Scores Killed, Forest Guard Commander Among Victims as AbdulRazaq Mourns
Suspected terrorists have killed several residents, including a forest guard commander and five of his men, in a fresh attack on Nuku community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The assailants reportedly stormed the community in the early hours of Friday, attacking residents in their sleep and leaving widespread destruction in their wake. Sources said the forest guards... Read more
Benisheikh Attack: Military Dismisses Reports of 17 Soldiers Killed, Labels Claims False
The military has debunked reports alleging that 17 soldiers, including a Brigade Commander, were killed during a Boko Haram attack on a military base in Benisheikh, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Thursday around 1:00 a.m., had triggered widespread concern and anxiety following reports circulating across some media platforms and... Read more
2027 Polls: NBA Warns Courts, Lawyers Against Interfering in Party Affairs, Threatens Sanctions
The Nigerian Bar Association has cautioned courts and legal practitioners to desist from meddling in the internal affairs of political parties, warning that such actions contravene provisions of the Electoral Act, 2026. The association expressed concern over what it described as a growing trend of judicial involvement in intra-party disputes, particularly through the issuance of interim and interlocutory injunctions, as... Read more
The newly released photos reveal breathtaking details on the far side of the Moon
, showcasing a rugged landscape pockmarked by craters of various sizes and vast basins. These images offer a glimpse into the Moon's fascinating geology, highlighting the stark contrasts between the heavily cratered terrain and smoother basins. Captured with advanced technology, these photos provide scientists and space enthusiasts with valuable insights into the Moon's mysterious far side 🌕.Photo credit: NASA
Nigeria–Ghana Onion Trade Resumes as Exporters Suspend Strike
The cross-border onion trade between Nigeria and Ghana has resumed after Nigerian exporters called off a five-day strike, restoring commercial activities along a key regional trade corridor. President of the National Onion Producers, Processors and Marketers Association of Nigeria (NOPPMAN), Aliyu Maitasamu Isah, confirmed the development, stating that normal transactions have fully recommenced. “We have resumed transactions. The strike has... Read more
Navy Cracks Down on Oil Theft, Destroys 12 Illegal Refineries, Arrests 18 Suspects
The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft in the Niger Delta, dismantling 12 illegal refinery sites and recovering over 531,500 litres of stolen petroleum products in the first quarter of 2026. The operations, carried out under Operation Delta Sentinel, also led to the arrest of 18 suspects linked to oil theft and other maritime crimes across... Read more
Eight Feared Dead as Gunmen Attack Plateau Community
No fewer than eight persons have been killed following a late-night attack by gunmen on Mbwelle village in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The assailants reportedly stormed the community around 11 p.m. on Thursday, opening fire on residents in an assault that lasted for nearly an hour. Most of the victims were said to be members of the... Read more





















































