The Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to address emerging security concerns after Governor Nasir Idris convened an emergency meeting with key stakeholders responsible for maintaining law and order across the state. The high-level meeting focused on assessing the current security landscape, identifying potential threats, and reinforcing collaboration among security agencies to improve public safety […]
Benin City, Edo State — Fourteen people abducted by suspected kidnappers along the busy Lagos-Benin Expressway have regained their freedom after Nigerian Army troops launched a rapid rescue operation in Edo State, highlighting ongoing security efforts on one of Nigeria’s most strategic highways. The rescue followed a reported kidnapping incident on Thursday night in Ovia […]
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The Anambra State Government has announced a comprehensive structural safety inspection of commercial buildings in Oko and Amaokpala following the collapse of a three-storey building in Amaokpala, an incident that has renewed concerns over compliance with building regulations in the state. Authorities say the exercise will focus on identifying unsafe structures, particularly those used as […]
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The Abia State Government has announced a tougher approach to combating kidnapping and other violent crimes, with Governor Alex Otti warning that uncompleted buildings found to be used as criminal hideouts will face demolition. Speaking during his monthly media briefing on Thursday, the governor said the administration has intensified security surveillance across the state, particularly […]
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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Akwa Ibom State has strongly denied allegations circulating online accusing its leadership of financial misconduct, economic sabotage, staff victimisation and poor collaboration with other security agencies. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the command described the allegations as baseless and misleading, insisting that the claims do […]
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For five travelers heading to different destinations across Nigeria, what began as ordinary road trips ended in one of the most terrifying experiences of their lives. Ambushed by armed kidnappers along the Ogbere section of the Sagamu-Benin Expressway in Ogun State, the victims say they had already accepted death before a dramatic police operation brought […]
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President Tinubu, through Vice President Shettima, expresses deep concern over the frequent tanker explosions in Nigeria. Learn about the government’s commitment to preventing such tragedies and supporting victims in Enugu State. Vice President Kashim Shettima has disclosed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is deeply troubled by the alarming frequency of tanker explosions across public roads […]
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A daring incident unfolded in Germany when a Hungarian man survived clinging to the exterior of a high-speed Intercity Express (ICE) train, reaching speeds of up to 282 kilometers per hour (172 miles per hour). The 40-year-old Hungarian had taken a cigarette break on a Bavarian train platform when the train doors shut, leaving him […]
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The Abia State Police Commissioner has disbanded the Anti-Cultism Unit over unprofessional conduct and demoted Officer Ebuka Okonkwo for public incivility. The Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, has officially disbanded the Anti-Cultism Unit of the command due to cases of unprofessional behavior and mistreatment of the public. According to a press release issued […]
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Traditional rulers in Southern Nigeria have called on both the government and citizens to leverage the lessons learned from the challenges of 2024 in order to accelerate the country’s economic recovery. The Southern Nigeria Traditional Rulers Council (SNTRC) expressed cautious optimism about Nigeria’s prospects for a brighter and more prosperous 2025. In a statement titled […]
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In a remarkable show of bravery, the Katsina State Police Command successfully prevented a kidnapping attempt involving 10 passengers at Kwanar Makera, Jibia Local Government Area. This heroic act occurred on December 24, as armed bandits attacked a commercial vehicle along the Katsina-Magama-Jibia road. Swift Police InterventionAccording to ASP Abubakar Aliyu, the command’s spokesperson, the […]
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reported significant progress in combating crime nationwide in 2024. According to the Force, a total of 30,313 suspects were arrested for various criminal activities, while 1,984 firearms and 23,250 rounds of ammunition were successfully recovered. Additionally, 1,581 kidnapped victims were rescued across the country. This update was shared by […]
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The Oyo State Police Command has paraded 15 suspected cultists and armed robbers, showcasing their commitment to tackling criminal activities across the state. The announcement was made on Monday by the Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi, at the command’s headquarters in Eleyele, Ibadan. Weapons and Evidence Recovered The police recovered a range of dangerous weapons, […]
