Category: Security
1,500 Military Wives and Widows Get Relief in NAOWA Outreach
NAOWA reaches out to 1,500 military wives and widows in Abuja with food items and encouragement as part of a humanitarian outreach. Humanitarian Outreach Uplifts Soldiers’ Families in Abuja In a show of compassion and solidarity, over 1,500 wives and widows of Nigerian Army personnel have received humanitarian support through a large-scale outreach organized by…
Chinese Fugitive Nabbed, Repatriated by Nigeria Police
Abuja, Nigeria – July 10, 2025 In a notable display of international cooperation, the Nigeria Police Force—through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja—has reportedly arrested and facilitated the repatriation of a Chinese national, Mr. Chen Gaochong, to the People’s Republic of China. This development is being hailed as a significant achievement in global efforts…
BREAKING: Plateau State Attack Death Toll Rises to 52, Mass Burials Held
The death toll from the latest attacks in Plateau State’s Bokkos Local Government Area has climbed to 52 after search teams recovered 40 additional bodies between Wednesday and Thursday. The violence has left communities devastated as authorities continue searching for missing persons. Farmasum Fuddang, Chairman of the Bokkos Cultural Development Council Vanguard, confirmed 31 victims…
Former NYSC DG Recounts Harrowing Kidnap Ordeal: Used as Human Shield, Rocket Attack Attempt
Abuja, Nigeria – Maharazu Tsiga, the recently rescued former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), has revealed chilling details of his captivity, including being used as a human shield against airstrikes and surviving an attempted rocket attack by his abductors. Surviving Terror in the Wilderness In his first public account since his release,…
Appeal Court Upholds N5 Million Judgment Against DSS for Wrongful Arrest of 12-Year-Old
The Court of Appeal in Enugu has delivered a scathing rebuke to the Department of State Services (DSS), affirming a N5 million damages award against the security agency for the unlawful arrest and detention of a minor wrongly accused of being a member of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). In a unanimous decision on…
Kano Information Commissioner Orders Arrest of Journalist Over Critical Report
The Kano State Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, has sparked widespread condemnation after allegedly orchestrating the arrest of Buhari Abba, editor of Kano Times, over a published article critical of his office. The arrest, which took place on February 24, 2025, followed the publication of an opinion piece titled “Dear Governor Yusuf, Beware of…
ISWAP Militants Overrun Military Base in Borno, Inflict Heavy Casualties
The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has launched a devastating attack on a Nigerian military Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Wajiroko, Borno State, killing several soldiers and injuring senior officers including the Brigade Commander. According to military signals obtained by credible sources, the assault began around 10pm on Monday when terrorists stormed the base,…
White House Confirms Security Breach Involving Journalist Access to Military Discussions
The Trump administration has acknowledged a significant security lapse after Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was inadvertently included in a private messaging group where senior officials were coordinating military operations against Houthi targets in Yemen. In a statement released by the National Security Council, spokesperson Brian Hughes confirmed the authenticity of the reported…
Kogi Prison Break: Five Inmates Recaptured as Nationwide Manhunt Continues
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed the recapture of five out of twelve inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Koton-Karfe, Kogi State, following an early-morning security breach on Monday, March 24, 2024. How the Jailbreak Happened According to Abubakar Umar, NCoS Public Relations Officer, the inmates manipulated padlocks in a…
Three Lagos Policemen Detained for Extorting N150,000 From Traveller Over Binance App
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and detained three of its officers for allegedly extorting N150,000 from a 21-year-old traveller, Ramadan Adenola, during an unlawful stop-and-search operation under Otedola Bridge. The incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation, highlights ongoing concerns about police misconduct in Nigeria. According to the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin…