Gambian authorities say at least seven people died and many are missing after a migrant boat capsized off the coast, with searches ongoing.
Reuters reports Nigeria’s military used GPS-guided precision munitions in strikes targeting militant enclaves in Sokoto, signalling a more tech-driven targeting approach.
Punch reports the Nigerian Air Force says it neutralised 2,351 terrorists in 2025 through sustained air interdiction operations across multiple theatres.
Authorities in Yobe say they arrested a suspect linked to the December 24 Maiduguri mosque bombing as investigations continue across the Northeast.
Residents of Ipele in Ondo State fled after gunmen attacked and burned a police station on New Year’s Eve, prompting calls for stronger security response.
Edo State’s migration agency says it has more than 30 trafficking-related cases at different stages of trial or investigation, as it expands prevention and enforcement efforts.
Punch reports Anthony Joshua was discharged after treatment following a crash in Ogun State, renewing attention on highway safety and enforcement.
Vanguard reports at least six people died in a Lagos boat mishap near Nigerdock, with rescue operations involving LASWA, NIWA and marine police.
Ondo’s Amotekun says it arrested 39 suspects who fled Sokoto after airstrikes, as states tighten forest and border security ahead of 2026.
Saudi Arabia reportedly struck a Yemen coastal target it says was linked to a drone shipment for UAE-aligned separatists, raising fresh regional tension risks.