Security

Bandits raze palace, abduct Emir's wives, children in Kwara

NDC gov candidates condemn attacks on Benue communities, demand justice

Benue State candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 governorship election,…

By Christian George
Peter Obi during visit to Benue community attacked by gunmen. CREDIT: X | Peter Obi

Photo: Obi visits Benue victims, urges FG to tackle insecurity

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi has called for stronger government action against…

By Maha Christopher
Nigerian Army officers participating in the 2026 Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination in Kaduna

Army opens 2026 senior staff course qualifying exercise in Kaduna

The Nigerian Army has opened its 2026 Army qualifying examination. Officials are directing the…

By Maha Christopher
DSS operatives and Kwara forest guards during a rescue operation against bandits

Three bandits killed, nine hostages freed in Kwara operation

Three suspected bandits have been killed while nine abducted victims regained their freedom during…

By Maha Christopher
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu leading the House committee’s review of the state police bill

Reps fast-track Tinubu’s state police bill, consider Senate amendments

The House of Representatives has begun a clause-by-clause review of President Bola Tinubu’s executive…

By Maha Christopher
Kano police officers displaying combat skills during their passing-out ceremony in Hotoro

Kano police boost tactical capacity with training for 200 officers

The Kano State Police Command has completed a month-long combat and firearms handling programme…

By Maha Christopher
Nigerian Army troops during an operation against a suspected kidnapping syndicate in Imo State

Army arrests suspected kidnap gang member, recovers cash in Imo

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping syndicate…

By Maha Christopher
Nigeria Police representatives and PCRC officials discussing the Safe Schools Initiative in Abuja

Police back PCRC’s plan to deploy 10,000 school security volunteers

The Nigeria Police Force has pledged its support for the Police Community Relations Committee’s…

By Maha Christopher
Governor Seyi Makinde calling for a UN probe into the Oyo school abduction

Presidency accuses Makinde of politicising Oyo abduction probe

The Presidency has criticised Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde over his call for a…

By Maha Christopher
Senator Ali Ndume speaking on rescue of Borno captives after Oyo pupils’ release

Ndume asks military to rescue Borno captives after Oyo pupils, teachers’ freedom

Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has urged security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue…

By Maha Christopher
IGP representative speaking on public trust in policing at UN police summit

IGP urges global police chiefs to protect public trust in policing

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has urged global law enforcement leaders to ensure…

By Maha Christopher