A political disagreement has emerged over the handling of the recent abduction and rescue of school pupils and teachers in Oyo State, with Senator Adams Oshiomhole strongly opposing Governor Seyi Makinde’s appeal for an international investigation into the incident. The exchange comes only days after security agencies successfully secured the release of the victims who […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has ordered the arrest of Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi after he failed to appear for his scheduled arraignment over allegations bordering on forgery, fraud and impersonation. The bench warrant was issued by the court after prosecutors informed the judge that the defendant had again failed to honour the court’s […]
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has expressed confidence that the proposed establishment of state police across Nigeria could transform the country’s security architecture by bringing law enforcement closer to local communities and strengthening intelligence gathering. Speaking during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) while attending the United Nations Chiefs of […]
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More than seven weeks after dozens of schoolchildren and their teachers were abducted in Oyo State, Nigerian security agencies have confirmed the successful rescue of all 44 victims following an extensive multi-agency operation that also resulted in casualties among security personnel. The military disclosed on Saturday that members of the security forces lost their lives […]
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Every rainy season, thousands of Lagos residents brace for flooded streets, hours-long traffic gridlock, damaged homes, and disrupted businesses. While climate change and intense rainfall continue to increase flood risks, environmental experts argue that many of the city’s worst flooding incidents are made significantly worse by human activities—particularly the widespread practice of dumping refuse into […]
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Security forces under the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, have successfully thwarted multiple coordinated infiltration attempts by suspected fighters of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) in Borno State, preventing what appeared to be a planned overnight assault on strategic locations around Maiduguri and the Buratai axis. The military said the […]
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Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has revealed that armed bandits once abducted his brothers and demanded a ransom of ₦300 million, but he refused to negotiate or make any payment, arguing that paying kidnappers only fuels more criminal activities. Speaking in Abuja on Thursday, the governor said the incident reinforced his long-standing position against […]
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The Abia State Government has assured residents of communities severely affected by gully erosion that intervention efforts are underway as environmental degradation continues to destroy homes, farmland and critical infrastructure across parts of the state. The assurance came during an official inspection of erosion-prone communities in Bende and Umuahia North Local Government Areas, where state […]
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Troops deployed under Operation Whirl Stroke have safely recovered an unexploded ordnance (UXO) discovered during a routine security patrol in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, preventing what could have posed a serious risk to residents. The device was found in Tse Orkpen, a community near Ukpiam, during a patrol carried out by personnel […]
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Security forces have intensified efforts to combat crude oil theft in the Niger Delta after uncovering a suspected illegal crude oil refining site hidden inside the Orashi National Forest in Rivers State. The operation, carried out in Ahoada West Local Government Area, led to the recovery of equipment believed to have been used for illicit […]
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Nigerian Soldiers Repel Coordinated Attack in Zurmi as Security Reinforced Nigerian military personnel successfully repelled an overnight terrorist attack on a Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Moriki, located in Zurmi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, preventing the assailants from overrunning the military position despite a coordinated assault. According to information shared by security sources, […]
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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing flood risks across the state, maintaining that years of investments in drainage infrastructure, environmental enforcement, and wetland protection are helping to lessen the impact of increasingly intense rainfall. The assurance comes amid public concerns following recent flash floods that affected several communities after heavy downpours. […]
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Traders operating at the Mowe-Ofada Market in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State have raised strong objections following the demolition of sections of the market, claiming the operation was carried out in the early hours of Friday without prior notice to affected shop owners. The incident has left hundreds of business owners counting […]
