Category: Security
Oyebanji Strengthens Regional Security Collaboration
Ekiti State Hosts Inaugural Meeting of Security Advisers from Neighboring States Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria – In a bid to bolster regional security, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji convened a groundbreaking meeting on Thursday with special advisers on security from neighboring states, including Ondo, Kogi, Kwara, and Osun. The meeting, aimed at enhancing cooperation and safeguarding lives…
BREAKING: ‘Friend’ Reportedly Murders Christiannah Idowu, Buries Her in His Compound
Ogun State, Nigeria – Shocking details have emerged about the tragic murder of Christiannah Idowu, who was declared missing on August 19, 2024. Investigations have revealed that her alleged abductor, reportedly a close friend, may have brutally killed her and buried her in his family compound in Ikorodu, Lagos State. Christiannah’s disappearance first came to…
Military Chiefs Directed to Relocate to Sokoto Amid Intensified Efforts Against Banditry in North West
Sokoto, Nigeria — In a bold and strategic move to combat the escalating threat of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism in the North West region of Nigeria, the Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has directed the Chief of Defence Staff and other senior military leaders to relocate to Sokoto. This directive comes…
NLC President Joseph Ajaero Set to Report to Police Over Allegations
Abuja, August 29, 2024 — The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Joseph Ajaero, is scheduled to appear before the Nigeria Police Force today following allegations of financing terrorism and other related offenses. This development marks a significant moment in ongoing tensions between the labor union and authorities. Ajaero’s appearance at the police station…
Nigeria Seeks Japan’s Cooperation in Tackling Security Challenges in Africa
Tokyo, Japan, August 25, 2024 — Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, has called for enhanced cooperation between Japan and Africa to address the continent’s escalating security challenges. Speaking at the Ministerial Meeting of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD), which took place from August 24th to 25th, 2024, in…
BREAKING: Police Arrest Rioter in Kano State with Weapons and Cash During ‘End Bad Government’ Protest
Early this morning, the police at the Tsanyawa Division in Kano State made a significant arrest during a routine stop and search operation. Hassan Ilyasu, a 35-year-old from Alhazawa Village in Musawa LGA, Katsina State, was apprehended at approximately 0600 hours. The suspect was found in possession of two AK-47 rifles with fully loaded magazines…
BREAKING: Police Arrest Armed Suspects in Mushin, Recover Cache of Weapons
In the early hours of this morning, a tactical team from the Surulere Police Division responded to a distress call reporting the presence of armed men on Agoro Street, Mushin. The swift action of the police led to the arrest of Sherrif Mustapha, aged 42, and Suturat Lateef, aged 28, while one other suspect managed…
DSS COUNSELS AGAINST PLANNED PROTEST IN NIGERIA
The Department of State Services (DSS) has followed the discourse on planned protests in parts of the country in the coming weeks by persons and groups yet to identify themselves in the public as leaders of the plot. While peaceful protest is a democratic right of citizens, the Service has confirmed a sinister plan by…
President Biden Condemns Violence Following Attack at Trump Rally in Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C. – President Joe Biden issued a statement on Thursday addressing the shooting incident at former President Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania. The President expressed relief over Trump’s safety and emphasized the need for national unity against violence. “I have been briefed on the shooting at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania,” President Biden stated….
Insecurity Surge in Abuja: Armed Robbers Rampant in the Capital
Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) is experiencing a worrying increase in armed robberies, with recent attacks in Asokoro and Guzape highlighting the extent of the security challenge. Despite the rising threat, the Nigerian Police Force appears to be downplaying the severity, and media coverage remains limited. Residents report that armed robbers, numbering…