Plateau State

Nigeria 2027 election preparations and legal challenges

37 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigerian political leaders call for electoral integrity ahead of 2027

Political mobilization for Nigeria’s 2027 elections is intensifying through formal party structuring, shifting allegiances, and heightened tension. The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has accused the All Progressives C

Nigeria kidnapping and insurgent security ops

268 clusters · 260 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Nigerian troops foil terrorist ambushes in Zamfara and Sokoto

Throughout late 2026, Nigerian security forces conducted extensive operations to combat kidnapping and terrorism, though they faced significant casualties and ongoing challenges. In August, police and military operations

Violence and insecurity in Plateau State, Nigeria

20 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Security operations intensify in Plateau State following attacks

Violence in Plateau State, Nigeria, has involved both targeted attacks on security forces and raids on civilian communities. In early August, gunmen ambushed a joint security patrol in the Riyom Local Government Area, ki

Security incidents involving NSCDC personnel in Nigeria

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Abuja Police arrest NSCDC officer for market shooting

In October 2026, security incidents involving members of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) were reported in different regions. In Plateau State, gunmen attacked the Pushit community in the Mangu Local

Armed banditry in Taraba State, Nigeria

3 clusters · 62 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Binnari, Nigeria: Gunmen attack community, killing dozens

On October 23, 2026, armed gunmen on approximately 50 motorcycles launched a coordinated attack on Binnari village in the Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State. The assault occurred following Friday Muslim p

Nigeria political landscape intensifies ahead of 2027

15 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Peter Obi unveils NDC 2027 presidential agenda

Political activity in Nigeria continues to intensify as the 2027 general elections approach. Recent legislative by-elections in Gombe, Kano, Bauchi, and Delta states saw the All Progressives Congress (APC) secure four ou

Security operations in Plateau State

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Plateau State Police launch security operations and election warnings

Security forces in Plateau State have intensified efforts to combat communal violence, banditry, and kidnapping through targeted operations. Between October 7 and 11, troops from Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP) conducted

NDLEA drug abuse prevention and enforcement efforts

3 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Nigeria dismantles four methamphetamine labs linked to Mexican cartels

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has initiated several programs in Nigeria to combat substance abuse through professional development and public awareness. In late August, the NDLEA launched a nationwide

ACReSAL climate resilience project in Nigeria

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: ACReSAL project faces scrutiny over land restoration reporting in Nigeria

Stakeholders in northern Nigeria, including governors, traditional rulers, and various community groups, have been advocating for an additional $500 million in financing for the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Land

Religious persecution of Christians in Africa

5 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Nigeria reports continued violence against Christian communities

Christian communities in parts of Africa are experiencing increasing religious persecution and violence. In Mali, jihadist groups in rural central and southern regions have established alternative governance, utilizing ‘

ISWAP insurgency in Borno State, Nigeria

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Borno State: Eight Nigerian soldiers killed in ISWAP landmine explosion

Conflict in Borno State involving the Nigerian military and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has resulted in significant casualties for both sides. In early October, Nigerian troops from the 101 Special Forces

Detention of journalist Lawrence Zongo by Nigerian military

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Army explains arrest of journalist Lawrence Zongo

On October 5, 2026, the Nigerian military detained journalist and human rights advocate Lawrence Zongo at the Maxwell Khobe Cantonment in Jos. Zongo, who works with Truth Nigeria and Amnesty International, was reportedly

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo political support allegations

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo denies campaigning for President Tinubu

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, the Regional Chairman of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) for Barkin Ladi in Plateau State, has issued denials regarding allegations of political support for the current Nigerian administrati

Nigerian security operations against crime and banditry

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Air Force conducts strikes against kidnappers in Benue

Nigerian security forces have intensified operations across several states to combat various forms of criminality, including drug trafficking, illegal mining, and banditry. In early October, operations in Plateau, Kogi,

Nigerian Army structural expansion and deployment

3 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Nigerian Army expands security presence in Oyo and Nasarawa

The Nigerian Army is undergoing a structural expansion and increased deployment to address regional security threats. Following presidential approval to expand the military structure from eight to 12 divisions, the Gombe

Diphtheria outbreak response and vaccination efforts in Nig

12 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Zamfara launches house-to-house diphtheria response campaign

The diphtheria outbreak in Nigeria continues to prompt large-scale public health interventions. In Zamfara State, where the situation previously saw 44 deaths and 367 suspected cases, authorities have announced that scho

Plateau State NDC gubernatorial candidacy dispute

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Plateau State court restrains NDC governorship candidate

A political dispute has emerged within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) regarding the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 elections in Plateau State. In mid-September, the Middle Belt Young Political Stake

Nigerian state governors grant independence day pardons

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang pardons 130 inmates

To mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary, governors in Kogi and Plateau states have issued executive clemency to inmates. In Kogi State, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo granted mercy to 94 inmates and remitted the sen