Niger Gov says 67 Miners detailed, 37 Died
By Zainab Bakare Niger State Governor, Mohammed Bago, has disclosed that 67 artisanal and suspected illegal miners were detained in a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, cell before 37 of them died in custody. The miners were arrested during NSCDC operations in the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas of Niger State on September […]
NSCDC Orders Investigation into Deaths of Niger Miners
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the deaths of suspected illegal miners in its custody in Niger State. The directive followed an order by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, for a transparent and unhindered investigation into the incident. The NSCDC Commandant General, Ahmed […]
NSCDC Arrests Three Over Alleged Vandalism in Anambra
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, has arrested three suspects over the alleged vandalism and theft of government property at the Onitsha South Local Government Area premises. The suspects were arrested on Monday evening by NSCDC operatives working with the Agunaechemba Security Outfit while allegedly vandalising government infrastructure […]
NSCDC opens new security outpost in Kano
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has strengthened its security presence in Kano State with the inauguration of a new operational outpost in Yelwa Quarters, Dala Local Government Area.The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has strengthened its security presence in Kano State with the inauguration of a new […]
NOA, NSCDC Unite To Deepen Security Awareness In Kwara
By Al-kadriyar Abdullahi The National Orientation Agency (NOA) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have renewed their commitment to a stronger partnership aimed at improving security, promoting civic responsibility and closing the communication gap between government and citizens in Kwara State. The commitment was reaffirmed during a working visit by the NOA […]
Customs Dominate as CGC Volleyball Premier League Ends
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) reinforced their status as the dominant force in Nigerian volleyball after both their men’s and women’s teams finished atop the standings at the end of the first phase of the 2026 Third Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC) Volleyball Premier League in Abuja. The 15-day championship, sponsored by the Comptroller-General […]
NSCDC End CNS Spikers’ Unbeaten Run In Abuja
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The third phase of the CGC Volleyball Premier League in Abuja continued to produce exciting contests as Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) halted CNS Spikers’ unbeaten streak in the men’s category while several top teams maintained their winning momentum across Day 6 and Day 7 fixtures. The headline result came […]
CGC Volleyball League: Customs, CNS Maintain Streak
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The third edition of the CGC Volleyball Premier League continued to gather momentum in Abuja, with defending champions and title contenders delivering impressive performances across Days Two and Three of the competition. In the men’s category, Nigeria Customs Service reinforced their title ambitions with consecutive straight-set victories over Nigeria Police and Defence […]
Joint NASS Committee Faults Non-Release of Interior Ministry Capital Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the non-release of capital funds allocated to the Federal Ministry of Interior, describing it as a major setback to project execution and institutional performance. Speaking during the ministry’s budget defence in Abuja, Chairman of the Senate Committee, […]
FCT Police Announce Movement Restriction Ahead of 2026 FCT Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a restriction of movement across the FCT from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of security measures for the 2026 Area Council Elections. The restriction, which exempts essential service providers and accredited election officials, forms part of […]