President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has voiced his support for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in its fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking. The President delivered his message in Abuja during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, emphasizing the theme, “The Evidence is Clear: Invest in Prevention.” He urged…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has sanctioned the allocation of N985 million for the procurement of body scanners to be installed at Abuja and Lagos international airports. This decision was announced by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, during a briefing with State House correspondents following the FEC meeting…
Kenyan President William Ruto vowed to take a tough line against “violence and anarchy” on Tuesday after protests against his government’s proposed tax hikes turned deadly and demonstrators ransacked parliament. Mainly youth-led demonstrations had been largely peaceful as they grew over the past week but chaos erupted in Nairobi on Tuesday, with crowds throwing stones…
President Bola Tinubu says the efforts of security forces in the fight against insecurity in the North-West are yielding results, and have disrupted and dismantled criminal networks. The President said this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit organised by the North-West Governors’ Forum in Katsina, the capital of Katsina State on Monday. Represented by…
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Saad Abubakar III, says it will take decades for the bandit-ravaged North-West geopolitical zone to come out of the menacing security challenge. The President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) stated this at the North-West Peace and Security Summit in Katsina State on Monday. “What we…
Bandits have killed the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research, Innovation, and Development at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto Prof. Yusuf Saidu. The school in a Monday statement said the late Saidu was killed on his way to Kaduna from his Sokoto base. “The death has occurred of Prof. Yusuf Saidu the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research…
Following a robbery incident that happened on Thursday, the Vice-Chancellor of Western Delta University, WDU, Prof. Augustine Ikelegbe has assured parents and students of the institution of safety. Some criminals were said to have gained entrance into the main hostel where they harassed some students and stole mobile phones and power banks. However, no serious…
Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6th Brigade, Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS), have apprehended an individual impersonating an Army recruitment official in Taraba State. The impostor was arrested on Saturday after attempting to scam prospective military candidates. This operation took place during a visit by Brigadier General Kingsley Chidiebere Uwa, Commander of the 6th…
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has called on the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to provide concrete evidence to substantiate allegations of corruption in the recruitment of constables. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who was recently removed from office, stated that his actions were intended to ensure that only qualified individuals were recruited into…
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested the mastermind of a deadly attack on Mararaban Azagawa village in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. Acting Assistant Director of Information of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation WHIRL STROKE, (OPWS) Lt. Olubondunde Oni, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, June 20, 2024. “In…
The Kano State Government has ordered the police to remove the 15th Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero from the Nassarawa mini palace. This comes after a Federal High Court in Kano, on Thursday, June 20, nullified the reinstatement of Muhammadu Sanusi II as the 16th Emir of Kano. The court also nullified…
The Nigerian Armed Forces have reiterated their commitment to providing the necessary support for personnel, acknowledging their sacrifices for the country’s peace and stability. This assurance was given by Major General John Ochai, Commandant of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), during a reception for soldiers wounded in action, held at the 44 Nigerian Army Reference…
On Father’s Day, a 35-year-old man, Siyanda Magagu kidnapped his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son, Anganam Magxwalisa and hung him to die on a tree in Xholora township, Stutterheim, in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Eastern Cape NPA spokesperson, Luxolo Tyali said Magagu appeared on charges of kidnapping and murder at the Stutterheim Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday,…
Two security operatives have been killed amid the ongoing local government crisis in Rivers State. The fatalities occurred on Tuesday in Omuma Local Government Area during an invasion of the council headquarters in Eberi-Omuma. Details of the incident remain unclear. Grace Iringe-Koko, spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed the deaths of a police…
Ondo activist and media personality, Ogunmola Oluwaseun Joshua also known as Ogbeni Sugar, shared photos of the final student of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Modupe Ayandare, who allegedly committed suicide after attending a church vigil. Modupe, who was in the 500 level of the Department of Agronomy of the institution, was found hanged…
The Nigerian Navy is poised to bolster the safety of the nation’s maritime environment and reduce underwater hazards by providing accurate and updated data and charts in celebration of the 2024 World Hydrography Day (WHD). During a media briefing in Abuja, Rear Admiral Ayodele Olugbode, Hydrographer of the Federation, announced the commencement of the World…
Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, has significantly bolstered the operational capabilities of the police by providing 32 additional vehicles and refurbishing 11 Armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) for the Imo State Command. During a brief handover ceremony, Governor Uzodimma emphasized that the initiative aimed to support the police in their ongoing efforts to combat crime…
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced it will implement a daily “tactical pause of military activity” along a major road in southern Gaza to facilitate the inflow of humanitarian aid. This decision comes in response to warnings from international aid organizations about a worsening humanitarian crisis in the region. Despite the pause, the IDF confirmed…
Unknown gunmen have abducted the Managing Director of Fouani Company along with three Lebanese while travelling by boat in Lagos state on Friday, June 14. Punch reports that although the names of the victims have not been ascertained, it was learnt that they were abducted around Falomo Bridge while commuting from Apapa to Victoria Island….
President Bola Tinubu has called for enhanced collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to combat cybercrime, terrorism, and other related offenses. The President made this appeal during a meeting with FBI Director Christopher Asher Wray at the State House in Abuja. President Tinubu noted that the…
The Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr. Shehu Mohammed, has expressed serious concerns over the persistent violation of road safety regulations by some commercial drivers, particularly regarding overloading and the dangerous practice of carrying both goods and passengers despite repeated warnings and campaigns. During a monitoring exercise for the ongoing Sallah…
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has vowed to join force with the security agencies to flush out criminal gangs in the state. The governor made this vow when he received the General Officer Commanding (GOC), 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Obinna Onubogu, who was on a courtesy visit to the Government House in…
The Nigerian police thwarted a bank robbery at First Bank in Abaji, Abuja on Thursday, killing three robbers during a fierce gun battle. The attempted robbery involved a 15-man gang and was foiled by the combined efforts of the Nigerian Police and the military. According to a statement released on Friday by the Police Public…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has mobilized 41,000 regular and special marshals for a 10-day nationwide special operation to ensure a smooth and safe Eid-el-Kabir celebration. In a briefing held in Abuja, Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed announced that extensive logistics support had been arranged to facilitate the operations. The FRSC has increased its presence…
The Supreme Court has reserved its judgment on the federal government’s suit seeking full autonomy for local governments across Nigeria. Presiding Judge Justice Garba Lawal announced the decision following the adoption of legal processes by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, on behalf of the federal government, and representatives of the 36…
Operatives of the Ondo state command, have arrested a 31-year-old man, Yusuf Adenoyin, with eight human skulls in Isua Akoko, in Akoko South-East local government area of the state. Adenoyin, who confessed to the crime, claimed that he was trying to raise the sum of N2 million with the eight human skulls to pay for…
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has accused the Finnish government and the European Union of shielding the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of the Indigenous People of Biafra Simon Ekpa. While speaking on Channels TV on Wednesday, June 12, Musa questioned the European Union’s commitment to democracy in Nigeria, given their inaction concerning…
Abdulkarim Lawan, the Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, has expressed serious concerns over the lack of security in several resettled communities in Northern Borno. Speaking at the 2024 Democracy Day celebration in Maiduguri, Lawan highlighted the military’s abandonment of Guzamala LGA, leaving residents unable to return to their ancestral homes after 15…
The National Council of the Nigerian Legion has announced the immediate de-ranking of officers within the Corps of Commissionaire, from Commandant-General (CG) to Assistant Sector Commander (ASC), as part of an initiative to reorganize the nation’s security framework and uphold the integrity of the Nigerian Legion. In a four-point communique released at the conclusion of…
The Nigerian Police Force has issued a stern warning against violent protests ahead of the country’s Democracy Day celebration on Wednesday, June 12. Acknowledging the right of Nigerians to engage in peaceful protests, the police emphasized that any criminal acts, such as tampering with the national grid or disrupting critical infrastructure like airports and hospitals,…
At least 50 people were killed and an unspecified number kidnapped, including women and children, when bandits attacked the village of Yargoje village in Kankara Local Government Area of Katsina State. According to a resident, Hassan Ya’u, dozens of bandits on motorbikes stormed Yargoje village on Sunday night, June 9, 2024. “They shot sporadically…
