Police confirm attack on INEC office in Anambra
By Monday Ajogun The Police Command in Anambra on Wednesday confirmed an early morning attack on the Idemili South Local Government Area office of the […]
Security
Polls: Buhari directs NIS to tighten border security
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to enhance border surveillance and control ahead of the forthcoming general election.
GOC admonishes troops to be apolitical
The new General Officer Commanding (GOC), 8 Division in Sokoto, Maj.- Gen. Godwin Mutkut, has warned troops of the Nigerian Army to be apolitical ahead of the general elections in the country.
Insecurity: COAS tasks officers on proactive, efficient leadership
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya has tasked senior military officers to provide proactive and efficient leadership to effectively address […]
Navy dismisses viral video about “sinking” warship as “unpatriotic, clueless, unprofessional” ”
By Oladapo Udom The Nigerian Navy has called on the general public to jettison in totality a viral video showing Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) THUNDER […]
2023: Police embark on aggressive Stop-And-Search Operations in Sokoto
By Muhammad Nasir The Police Command in Sokoto State on Monday says it will be scaling up top crime prevention actions, including embarking on aggressive […]
DSS intercepts syndicates selling new currency notes, bank officials implicated
The Department of State Services (DSS) says it has intercepted some members of organised syndicates involved in the sale of the new redesigned naira […]
Buhari finally lands in Kano, says Nigeria’s development ‘fantastic’
President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Kano described ongoing infrastructure development across the country as ‘fantastic’, urging citizens to appreciate what they have as the […]
Police arraign woman, 40, over alleged N6m theft in Osun
By Joshua OladipoThe Police in Osun, on Monday, arraigned a 40-year –old woman, Odeniyan Olumide, before an Osogbo Chief Magistrates’ Court over an alleged theft […]
Hoodlums invade Lagos school, chase away students, destroy property
By Deborah Akpede Not fewer than 40 hoodlums invaded a private school, Shalom Group of Schools in Baruwa, Ipaja area of Lagos State and displaced […]
4 escape death in Osun auto accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps ( FRSC ) in Osun, said that four persons escaped death in an accident on Akure -Ilesa highway.
Gunmen shoot 3 policemen to death at Ebonyi checkpoint
By Christian Ogbonna Gunmen shot three policemen to death in Abakaliki on Saturday. Police spokesman in Ebonyi, SP Chris Anyanwu, stated on Sunday in Abakaliki […]
Debarment Allowance: Irabor urges military retirees for patience
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, has urged retired military officers to show understanding with the Federal Government in […]
MACBAN urges rights commission to investigate killing of pastoralists in Nasarawa
By Salisu Sani-Idris The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has called on the National Human Rights Commission to investigate the killing of […]
5 dismissed police officers charged with murder in man’s beating
Authorities on Friday reported that five dismissed Memphis police officers have been charged with second-degree murder in the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old […]
Multinational commander commends troops’ resilience in offensive against insurgents
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Commander Sector III, Monguno in Borno, Maj.-Gen. A.E Abubakar has praised troops for their resistance and tenacity in the fight […]
EFCC secures 166 convictions, recovers N1.4bn in Kano
By Ramatu Garba The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Kano Zonal Command, said it secured 166 convictions and recovered N1.4 billion in 2022. The […]
Again, 267 terrorists surrender as troops neutralize 71 – DHQ
By Chimezie Godfrey As the military intensifies onslaught against terrorists and other criminal elements in Nigeria, another 267 terrorists and their family members have surrendered, […]
Irabor inaugurates Nigerian army think-tank centre
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Lucky Irabor, on Thursday inaugurated the Nigerian Army Heritage and Future Centre (NAHFC), a think-tank for future development of the army.
NRC, Police reiterate commitment to secure Nigeria’s railways
By Lucy Ogalue/Monday Ijeh The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), and the Nigeria Police Force, have reiterated commitments to secure railway facilities and passengers across the […]
NDLEA decorates 15 promoted officers in Ondo
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has decorated 15 promoted officers in Ondo State.
Regional Security: Minister of Defence tasks UN on improved funding to end insecurity
…Advocates new border security template to minimize crossborder By Chimezie Godfrey The Minister of Defence Maj Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi (rtd) CFR has appealed to […]
Constitution review: Senate okays 35 amendments for Buhari’s assent
….regrets some State Assemblies frustrating LG autonomy, other critical provisions By Haruna Salami The Senate at its plenary on Tuesday expressed serious regrets that some […]
Governor Ugwuanyi Intervenes as Insecurity Worsens in Enugu Community
The Nigerian Army has been drafted in to end the serial kidnapping and insecurity in Ikem, Isiuzo Local Government headquarters. By Anayochukwu Agbo Governor Ifeanyi […]
Delta APC candidate tasks security agencies on killers of father, son
By Mercy ObojeghrenMr Raymos Guanah, the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate for Patani Constituency of Delta House of Assembly, tasked security agencies to fish out […]