Godswill Akpabio has warned Nigerian governors against misusing state police once it is established. Akpabio gave the caution on Tuesday during plenary as the National Assembly moves closer to approving the creation of state police as part of efforts to…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised two suspected ISWAP informants during a patrol along the Nigeria–Cameroon border in Borno State. The operation was carried out by personnel of the 152 Battalion in Banki, working alongside members of the…
United Kingdom’s deputy chief of the defence staff, Charlie Collins has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno state, to aid efforts against terrorism and enhance security and stability in the region. The British Defence Staff West Africa announced the visit on Tuesday,…
The three Nigerian soldiers who lost their lives in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion during a security operation in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State have been laid to rest. The incident occurred on Saturday in Bargaja community,…
The Taraba State Government has reduced the monthly salaries of workers under the Operation Keep Taraba Clean programme, widely known as street sweepers, from N15,000 to N10,000. The Chairman of the Taraba State Environmental and Sanitation Agency, Illiya Kefas, confirmed…
Former Kaduna State Governor and former Minister of the FCT, Nasir El-Rufai, is set to file a no-case submission in his ongoing wiretapping trial after the Department of State Services (DSS) closed its case against him at the Federal High…
The National Deputy Chairperson of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Hajiya Zainab Ibrahim, has urged women across Nigeria to take a more active role in political party leadership and decision-making processes to strengthen democracy and promote inclusive governance. She made…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has officially sworn in Barrister Adenike Oshinowo as its new Clerk, following the retirement of Barrister Olalekan Onafeko. Oshinowo, who was appointed on April 28, 2026, becomes the first woman to hold the position…
Former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and have appeared in court on Tuesday to continue their trial in the alleged N8.7 billion money-laundering case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The…
Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has reportedly been seen at the Lagos Directorate 1 office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Ikoyi, Lagos. A senior source within the anti-graft agency said his visit may be…
The Nigerian Army has called for enhanced cooperation among security agencies in addressing the country’s rising security concerns, including insurgency, terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and militancy. The Commander of the 4 Special Forces Command in Doma, Nasarawa State, Major General Olurotimi…
Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, has criticised the administration of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing it as poorly managed. He also expressed concern that the country has further deteriorated under President…
The Plateau State Government has condemned the deadly attack on the Kawel community in Mushere Chiefdom, Bokkos Local Government Area, which reportedly claimed several lives and left others injured. In a statement released on Monday by the Commissioner for Information…
Armed members of the notorious Lakurawa terrorist group on Sunday stormed several communities in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, openly spreading extremist ideology and threating residents with violent attacks if they refused to embrace their teachings. According to…
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Administration and Finance, Suleiman Muhammad Abdul, has appealed to traditional rulers, religious leaders, youths, and community groups in Sokoto State to work closely with security agencies in combating banditry, arms smuggling, and…
