Africa · West Africa

Nigeria security & risk intelligence

North-east insurgency, north-west banditry and kidnap-for-ransom, Niger Delta energy security, and Lagos–Abuja urban crime and unrest trends.

Overall risk: High
Published records: 742
Analyst reviewed: 0 · 0%
Last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 23:31 UTC

Intelligence library — Nigeria

Total published items: 742
Analyst-reviewed: 0 (0%)
Briefings: 1
Last 7 days: 309
Last 30 days: 727
Distinct sources: 117

Library last updated 30 Aug 2026, 23:31 UTCCoverage since 9 Dec 2022

Derived from 59 verified intelligence records in the trailing 90 days (latest 2026-08-13). Overall index 77/100.

Risk indicator trends

Threat, political, terrorism, conflict and maritime reporting for Nigeria over time.

Threat: 19
Political: 10
Terrorism: 8
Conflict: 3
Maritime: 0

Sub-regional & location breakdown

Derived from published records only — sub-regions and locations appear when reporting exists.

Country-level reporting

93 records

Latest 30 Aug 2026

Nigeria · 84

Threat profile

Principal threats

· Incident
· Insight
· Environmental

Domain risk scores

security77/100
maritime1/100
aviation1/100
climate7/100
political40/100

High29
Moderate60
Critical1
Low3

Latest Nigeria records

HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Ghanaian - Nigerian Pastor Found Dead , Colleague Missing After Abduction In Plateau As Gunmen Kill Three Others Overnight
Ghanaian - Nigerian Pastor Found Dead , Colleague Missing After Abduction In Plateau As Gunmen Kill Three Others Overnight. Reported by saharareporters.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · saharareporters.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Dangote Refinery to ban fuel sales to petrol importers, marketers
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has said it is considering restricting the sale of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS to major marketers that continue to import petrol into Nigeria, amid concerns over product quality, market transparency and the integrity of products supplied under the Dangote brand. The proposed measure, which could take effect as early […] Dangote Refinery to ban fuel sales to petrol importers, marketers
Daily Post (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Alleged drug trafficking: Blocking FBI report on Tinubu raises guilt suspicion —APM
The Allied Peoples Movement, APM, says blocking the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, report on Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu raises suspicion of guilt. In a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Yusuf Abubakar, on Sunday, the APM urged the United States authorities to release the findings of an FBI report on alleged drug-trafficking records […] Alleged drug trafficking: Blocking FBI report on Tinubu raises guilt suspicion —APM
Daily Post (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Nepal-China Flood: Over 800 people dead, 3,000 missing
A torrent of ice, rock, mud and debris swept through the border area on Wednesday, swallowing towns, roads and bridges and causing significant loss of life. The post Nepal-China Flood: Over 800 people dead, 3,000 missing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026
Nigerian bishops decry trail of terror after latest attacks
Nigerian bishops decry trail of terror after latest attacks. Reported by cruxnow.com and surfaced through GDELT global news monitoring.
GDELT · cruxnow.com
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing candidates with ‘strange names’
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of removing some of its nominated candidates from the commission’s list and replacing them with names allegedly unknown to the party. The National Chairman of the party, Senator Moses Cleopas Zuwoghe, […] The post 2027: NDC accuses INEC of replacing candidates with ‘strange names’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
SSS to seek suspension of Sowore’s cyberstalking trial amid growing 2027 electioneering
The SSS media unit said the agency's director general, Oluwatosin Ajayi, directed the secret police’s counsel, Akintola Kehinde, to take steps to suspend the case temporarily. The post SSS to seek suspension of Sowore’s cyberstalking trial amid growing 2027 electioneering appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
2027: INEC has replaced our candidates with strange names – NDC cries out
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of systematically removing its nominated candidates for the 2027 general elections, and replacing same with strange names unknown to the party. Reacting to the list of candidates for the State Houses of Assembly elections published on Sunday by INEC, the NDC National Chairman, Sen […] 2027: INEC has replaced our candidates with strange names – NDC cries out
Daily Post (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
2027: Don’t promise Nigerians what you can’t deliver, cleric tells politicians
A cleric warns politicians against making unrealistic promises for the 2027 elections, urging honesty about Nigeria’s economic realities and fuel subsidy r Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Nigeria expresses concern over political crisis in Niger
Nigeria expresses deep concern over the ongoing political crisis in Niger following an attempted coup, urging a return to constitutional order for regional Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Tinubu’s fuel subsidy gamble: Nigerians paid the tax price, now Atiku offers a way
Nigeria does not need a return to the corrupt subsidy regime of the past. It needs a production-based subsidy that read more Tinubu’s fuel subsidy gamble: Nigerians paid the tax price, now Atiku offers a way
BusinessDay (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Abducted Plateau pastor found dead, four others reportedly killed
The deceased pastor was identified as Hills Emmanuel, a former pastor with Dunamis Church and founder of The Wonderful Grace of God Evangelical Ministry in Bokkos The post Abducted Plateau pastor found dead, four others reportedly killed appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Atiku’s subsidy proposal will reverse economic gains, APC chairman
APC Chairman warns Atiku’s proposal to reinstate fuel subsidy will reverse Nigeria’s economic gains, impacting wages, education, and fiscal stability. Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Insecurity: Nigeria won’t negotiate with terrorists — FG
Ambassador Ojukwu explained that the summit's primary focus is strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and countering terrorism and violent extremism. The post Insecurity: Nigeria won’t negotiate with terrorists — FG appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Atiku’s subsidy proposal will reverse economic gains, APC chair warns
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has warned that former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar’s proposal to restore fuel subsidy could worsen Nigeria’s fiscal pressures and reverse gains recorded under the ongoing economic reforms. Yilwatda alleged that a return to the subsidy regime could lead to fuel queues, undermine the payment […] The post Atiku’s subsidy proposal will reverse economic gains, APC chair warns appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Soldiers foil terrorists’ advance in Sokoto community
Nigerian soldiers successfully foiled a terrorist advance towards Ghandi town in Sokoto, recovering weapons and forcing insurgents to retreat. Read more on Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Filmhouse confirms machete attack at Lekki IMAX, strengthens security
Police say the suspected attacker stabbed one security guard to death and injured another before a mob overpowered and killed him. The post Filmhouse confirms machete attack at Lekki IMAX, strengthens security appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Amid Tinubu, Atiku, Obi subsidy debate, Duke calls fuel subsidy a ‘scam’
Former Cross River State governor and presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Donald Duke, has dismissed Nigeria’s petrol subsidy debate as a “scam,” saying petrol could sell for about N200 per litre if the country properly harnesses its crude oil resources and other energy sources. The post Amid Tinubu, Atiku, Obi subsidy debate, Duke calls fuel subsidy a ‘scam’ appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Fuel subsidy removal has repositioned Nigeria’s economy – Oyintiloye
An All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has described President Bola Tinubu’s removal of fuel subsidy as a strategic economic reform capable of repositioning Nigeria for sustainable growth and recovery. Oyintiloye also warned politicians seeking elective positions in the 2027 general elections against deliberately distorting facts surrounding the subsidy removal for […] Fuel subsidy removal has repositioned Nigeria’s economy – Oyintiloye
Daily Post (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
2027: Don’t set Nigeria on fire, NILDS boss warns political actors
The Director-General of National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Prof. Abubakar Sulaiman, has warned political actors against setting Nigeria on fire through their conducts and utterances ahead of the 2027 general elections. Sulaiman gave the warning while featuring on Newsmen Personality Interview Series on Sunday in Abuja. He urged ‌‍‍‍‍⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠‌‍‌politicians to rather engage […] The post 2027: Don’t set Nigeria on fire, NILDS boss warns political actors appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
IG backs mobile police to tackle banditry, insurgency
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, expresses confidence in the Mobile Police Force’s ability to tackle banditry and insurgency across Nigeria. Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Soldiers kill terrorist, recover machine guns in Katsina
Nigerian troops neutralised a key terrorist lieutenant, Smally, and recovered machine guns, rifles, and ammunition during clearance operations in Katsina. Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Police probe deaths of two men allegedly attacked by mob
The police warned against jungle justice, stressing that “No individual has the right to take the law into their own hands.” The post Police probe deaths of two men allegedly attacked by mob appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Ex-IGP disagrees as INEC lists Angbazo as Nasarawa SDP governorship candidate
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has listed Musa Angbazo as the Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate for the 2027 Nasarawa State governorship election. But the campaign organisation of former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, says the retired police chief is the authentic SDP candidate. INEC published the list of 15 governorship candidates on Saturday. […] The post Ex-IGP disagrees as INEC lists Angbazo as Nasarawa SDP governorship candidate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Four soldiers injured in repelled terror attack on Borno military base
Troops of the Operation Hadin Kai, a joint task force in the North-east, have repelled a terror attack on a military base in Kukawa, Borno State, leaving four soldiers injured. At the same time, about 26 terrorists were killed during coordinated ground and air operations. The post Four soldiers injured in repelled terror attack on Borno military base appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
IGP Disu vows rescue of abducted Borgu worshippers
The IGP said security agencies were making progress in the rescue operation, adding that the police had intensified intelligence gathering, operational coordination and meetings with other agencies to achieve the safe recovery of the victims. The post IGP Disu vows rescue of abducted Borgu worshippers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Nigerian Army raises alarm over attempted cyber breach of X account
The Nigerian Army has disclosed that its official X account came under an attempted cyberattack on Saturday, prompting the activation of measures to prevent unauthorised access. Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja. According to Anele, the suspected breach occurred at about 5 pm, adding that […] Nigerian Army raises alarm over attempted cyber breach of X account
Daily Post (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Police arrest dealer conveying N5.8m worth of drugs to criminals
“The suspect was arrested in the early hours of today, 29th August 2026, by operatives of the Rapid Response Team during an intelligence-driven patrol operation along the Nteje–Otuocha Road,” the police said. The post Police arrest dealer conveying N5.8m worth of drugs to criminals appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Over 65,000 suspected cholera cases recorded in 35 states – NCDC
Nigeria records over 65,000 suspected cholera cases across 35 states this year, NCDC reports. Learn about the ongoing efforts to control the outbreak. Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
2027 polls: EU hails inclusion of IDPs
The EU backs efforts to ensure Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) can vote in Nigeria’s 2027 elections, addressing barriers to electoral inclusion. Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Niger: Dangerous to normalise mass abductions
Mass abductions in Niger State are becoming dangerously normalised. Discover how this cycle of terror exposes Nigeria’s security weaknesses and what must b Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
CriticalUnconfirmed30 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Nigerian govt agencies and the need to build trust beyond announcements
By Israel Fagbemigun One of the most recurring problems confronting Nigeria since independence is not simply the failure of government policies, but the growing distance between government and the people it governs. Over the decades, Nigerians have witnessed military coups, prolonged military rule, democratic transitions, policy reversals, economic hardship, corruption scandals and governance failures. Each […] The post Nigerian govt agencies and the need to build trust beyond announcements appeared first on Vanguard News.
Vanguard (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Police detain officer over alleged shooting that killed motorist
The family expressed concern that the incident could later be described as an accidental discharge. The post Police detain officer over alleged shooting that killed motorist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Tinubu orders NDDC to reconstruct Warri-Sapele-Benin road – Official
The intervention comes days after Mr Umahi gave the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) a 14-day ultimatum to repair damaged portions of the Benin-Asaba Highway. The post Tinubu orders NDDC to reconstruct Warri-Sapele-Benin road – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Premium Times (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Nigerian troops confront ISWAP terrorists in face-to-face encounter [VIDEO]
Nigerian Army troops have reportedly confronted suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, and Boko Haram terrorists in an encounter captured on video. The footage, sighted online by DAILY POST on Saturday, shows troops travelling in a tracked armoured personnel carrier, APC, coming face-to-face with suspected terrorists riding in a Toyota Hilux pickup. The encounter […] Nigerian troops confront ISWAP terrorists in face-to-face encounter [VIDEO]
Daily Post (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Millitary bombards bandit hideouts Sokoto, Zamfara forests
The military has reportedly carried out airstrikes on bandit hideouts in forests across Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State and Bukkuyum Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to a post on X on Saturday by Bakatsine, a journalist who reports on conflicts in North-West Nigeria, residents of Shagari and Bukkuyum communities reported heavy […] Millitary bombards bandit hideouts Sokoto, Zamfara forests
Daily Post (Nigeria)
HighUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Soldiers rescue 16 civilians, repel terrorist attacks in Zamfara, Sokoto
Nigerian troops successfully rescued 16 civilians from attempted abductions in Zamfara and repelled terrorist attacks in Sokoto, demonstrating commitment t Read More:
Punch (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Alleged drug trafficking: Our agents could be assassinated if we make Tinubu’s record public — FBI
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, has warned that its informants and agents could be targeted and assassinated if it makes the alleged drug trafficking record of Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu public. The FBI issued the warning in a court filing while responding to a Freedom of Information Act, FOIA, lawsuit before Judge […] Alleged drug trafficking: Our agents could be assassinated if we make Tinubu’s record public — FBI
Daily Post (Nigeria)
ModerateUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Police nab four over alleged kidney harvesting, human trafficking syndicate in Nasarawa
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested four persons suspected to be members of a syndicate allegedly involved in human trafficking and the illegal harvesting of human organs in Nasarawa State. The suspects were arrested by operatives of the Special Tactical Squad, STS, on August 19, 2026, following intelligence gathered on the alleged activities […] Police nab four over alleged kidney harvesting, human trafficking syndicate in Nasarawa
Daily Post (Nigeria)
LowUnconfirmed29 Aug 2026· Nigeria
Nigeria: Pooled funding helps families survive Borno’s cholera outbreak
By Chima Onwe
UN OCHA

Nigeria briefings & reports

Country Risk · 18 Apr 2026

Nigeria Country Risk Report

Comprehensive assessment of security, political and operational risk for organisations operating across Nigeria.

Jump straight into live monitoring, alert categories and the report library filtered for Nigeria.