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US Air Force Resumes Surveillance of ISWAP and Boko Haram Fighters in Borno as Nigeria Approves Troop Deployment to Benin Republic

The United States Air Force has resumed its high-level Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions over Nigeria, with a renewed focus on identifying and tracking the movements of ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters in Borno State and surrounding regions. Security analyst Brant Philip, who monitors United States security activity across West and East Africa, confirmed that the surveillance flights are active again. According to him, United States aircraft departed from Accra, Ghana, to conduct the operations, continuing the long-standing practice of not taking off from Nigerian airports. Philip disclosed that the resumed flights followed a short interruption earlier in the week. Before the pause, the United States Air Force had conducted twelve consecutive days of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance missions over several Nigerian states. These included Borno, Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Kwara, Niger and parts of Ekiti and Kaduna. A significant portion of the missions focuse...

Police Arrest Suspected One Chance Kidnapper and Armed Robber in Enugu

The Enugu State Police Command has arrested a 25 year old man, Orlu Chukwuemeka, over his alleged involvement in a violent one chance kidnapping and armed robbery operation in the Enugu metropolis. The arrest comes at a time when security agencies across the state are intensifying efforts to curb criminal activities, especially during the festive season when such incidents tend to increase. The Command’s spokesperson, SP Daniel Ndukwe, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Monday. According to him, the suspect was apprehended after police officers from the New Haven Division and operatives of the Distress Response Squad responded swiftly to a distress call received at about 6 a.m. on December 6. Ndukwe explained that initial investigations revealed that Chukwuemeka and an accomplice, who is currently on the run, operated an unregistered white mini bus and posed as legitimate commercial transporters. The duo allegedly picked up a female passenger at Fourth Dimension, alo...

Rescued Niger Schoolchildren Reveal Chilling Ordeal in Captivity

The schoolchildren abducted from St Mary Catholic School, Papiri in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State have shared frightening details of their time in captivity after being rescued by security operatives. The children, one hundred in total, were released on Sunday evening in an operation coordinated by the Office of the National Security Adviser. Their release followed weeks of efforts by the military, the Department of State Services and local authorities. It also came after about fifty pupils managed to escape earlier in the incident. Speaking to journalists, some of the rescued children described the fear and intimidation they endured from their captors. A young girl, identified as Florence Michael, explained how the kidnappers marched them deep into the forest before settling near a river where they were forced to sleep on trampolines. “We were taken into the forest and bushes before they camped us near a river, and we were made to sleep on a trampoline. They said if ...

Prisoner Accidentally Released After Jail Staff Fall for Brazen Email Scam at HMP Chelmsford

A major security breach has shocked the criminal justice system in Essex after prison staff at HMP Chelmsford were deceived by a fake email, resulting in the accidental release of a convicted fraudster. The email, which appeared to come from the Royal Courts of Justice, was in fact part of a calculated scheme orchestrated by inmate Junaed Ahmed and his network. Ahmed, thirty six, masterminded the plot while awaiting sentencing for fraud. Using a cleverly disguised .org email address rather than an official .gov domain, he managed to convince staff that the communication was legitimate. Prosecutor Jerry Hayes told Chelmsford Crown Court that while the forgery "was not very good," it was convincing enough to trick the prison staff into releasing Ahmed. The inmate remained at large for forty three hours before he was found hiding in his loft. The scheme was part of a broader effort to free multiple inmates from custody. The plot was uncovered when staff received additional fo...

Nigerian Woman Urges Fathers to Prioritise Children’s Safety After 16 Year Old Girl Dies by Suicide

A Nigerian woman identified as Adasu has advised men to allow their children to remain with their mothers when a marriage ends, especially when they plan to remarry. Her appeal came after a tragic incident involving a 16 year old girl who died by suicide in her neighbourhood. The chemical engineer, who shared the incident on Tuesday December 9, 2025, revealed that the teenage girl consumed a poisonous substance known as Otapiapia on Saturday while her father and stepmother were at church. She died the following morning. According to Adasu, the girl left a heartbreaking note for her father before taking the substance. The note read, “Your mistake is no more dad. I erased it.” She added that the girl had been living with her father and stepmother, a situation she believed contributed to the tragedy. “We just lost a very young, pretty girl in the neighbourhood this morning. Yesterday, while her parents were in church, she drank Otapiapia. The note she left on the table for her dad rea...

American Student Found Guilty of Murdering Girlfriend Following STI Dispute

A wealthy American student, Joshua Michals, has been found guilty at the Old Bailey of murdering his girlfriend, Zhe Wang, after a disagreement over a suspected sexually transmitted infection. The tragic case has drawn international attention for its brutality and the circumstances leading up to the killing. Zhe Wang, 31, a student from China, was pursuing an MA in Creative Writing and Education at Goldsmiths, University of London. She aspired to become a teacher and later complete a PhD. Described by her tutors as quiet, reflective, and organized, Wang was known for her gentle personality and dedication to her studies. She had an interest in mindfulness, meditation, and writing, and colleagues remembered her as insightful and talented. Wang met Michals while collecting her student ID card at the university, and the pair began a relationship. The couple dated for six months, but their relationship remained largely casual. They had only been intimate once in February 2024, as Wang was...

Late Anambra Journalist’s Brothers Sell His Land Three Days After Burial, Widow Cries Out

The widow of the late Alphonsus Nweze, former correspondent for Champion Newspapers and Apex News, has cried out against the alleged actions of her late husband’s brothers, who reportedly sold a family land for N12 million just three days after his burial , without informing her or their children. The widow, Mrs. Chioma Nweze, spoke out during a condolence visit by members of the Correspondents’ Chapel, Anambra State, who came to console the family following the death of the veteran journalist. She expressed shock and distress at the rapid disposal of the property, which she said was meant to secure the future of her four children. Alphonsus Nweze tragically died in a motor accident while returning to his base in Asaba from Onitsha. His death sent shockwaves across the journalistic community, with colleagues, friends, and family members mourning the loss of a committed reporter. He was laid to rest on November 14 in his hometown of Oka, Ichi, in Igboeze South Local Government Are...

Appeal Court President Challenges Critics to Provide Evidence of Judicial Corruption

The President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban Memsem, has challenged critics accusing judges of corruption to present concrete evidence to support their claims. She spoke on Monday in Abuja at a special court session marking the official commencement of the Court of Appeal’s 2025 to 2026 legal year. Dongban Memsem expressed dissatisfaction with persistent allegations of corruption against judicial officers. She insisted that no one has submitted proof to back such accusations. She said that people keep hearing of corruption among judges and that those who make the claims should provide evidence. She stated that since no one has produced any proof, she believes the Judiciary is not corrupt and that judges are doing their best. The Appeal Court President criticised the practice of lawyers filing petitions against judges simply because they feel dissatisfied with court rulings. She emphasised that disagreement with a judgment should be addressed through the appeal proce...

Burkina Faso Detains 11 Nigerian Soldiers, Seizes NAF Aircraft Over Alleged Airspace Violation

Burkina Faso’s military regime has detained 11 Nigerian soldiers and seized a Nigerian Air Force aircraft after accusing the jet of violating the country’s airspace. In an official statement issued on Monday and signed on behalf of the Confederation of Sahel States by junta ally and head of state Assimi Goita, authorities said the aircraft was forced to land in Bobo Dioulasso after what was described as an in flight emergency. Burkinabe aviation and security officials reported that the aircraft had no clearance to enter or fly over Burkina Faso’s territory. The statement said that an investigation by the competent Burkinabe services revealed the lack of authorisation for the aircraft to fly over the country. AES Condemns Airspace Violation The Confederation of Sahel States, which includes Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, described the incident as a serious breach of sovereignty and international aviation protocols. The junta stated that it strongly condemned the violation of its ai...