Tinubu Orders Probe into Killing of Katsina Cleric
By Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has condemned the killing of Islamic preacher, Sheikh Yahaya Ibrahim Masussuka, and his friend, Adamu Abubakar, in Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State. Gunmen reportedly killed the duo in a drive-by shooting on Monday evening. In a statement issued on Tuesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu […]
37 Miners Died From Suffocation in NSCDC Custody – Panel
By Oluwakemi Kindness A Federal Government investigative committee has found that 37 suspected illegal miners suffocated while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The committee chairman and former Deputy Director-General of the Department of State Services, Jonathan Kure, disclosed the finding on Tuesday while presenting the […]
Two European Women Freed After Year in Niger Captivity
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Two European women kidnapped separately in Niger last year have regained their freedom after more than a year in captivity. Authorities transferred them to Benghazi, eastern Libya. The women, Swiss national Eva Gretzmacher, 76, and Austrian national Claudia Abbt, 69, were abducted in Agadez, northern Niger, in January and April 2025, respectively. […]
State Police: Nwawuba, Bago Back Reform As Elumelu Warns
By Oluwakemi Kindness Executive Secretary of the National Assembly Library Trust Fund, Henry Nwawuba, says Parliament must respond to Nigeria’s insecurity challenges through policy and legislative innovation. Nwawuba stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the 2nd Annual House of Representatives Press Corps Distinguished Parliamentary Lecture, where Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, backed State Police, […]
Experts to Examine State Police Bill, Federalism, Security
By Oluwakemi Kindness Experts will on Tuesday examine the proposed State Police Bill and its implications for security and federalism at the second annual Distinguished Parliamentarian Lecture of the House of Representatives Press Corps. The lecture, is themed, “The Imperative for State Police: Securing Communities, Strengthening Federalism.” Chairman of the House Press Corps, Gboyega Onadiran, […]
NSCDC Deploys 3,000 Personnel for October 1 FCT Celebrations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 3,000 personnel across the Federal Capital Territory ahead of Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary celebrations on October 1. The FCT Command said the deployment is aimed at strengthening security, maintaining law and order, and protecting lives and property before, during and after the […]
Tinubu Warns Police Against Political Influence Ahead of 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has warned the Nigeria Police Force against allowing political interests to influence its conduct ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, gave the warning at the ongoing Conference on African Security, Police and Related Security Organisations (CARSPO) […]
Pregnant Woman, 11 Others Die in South Africa House Attack
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Gunmen have killed 11 people, including a pregnant woman, after storming a house in KwaMakhutha township, south of Durban, South Africa. The attack happened shortly before 11pm on Tuesday, September 22, when 14 people were gathered inside the home in the Ziko area. Police said three people survived with injuries. According to […]
NSCDC Uncovers Illegal Juice Factory, Arrests Two in Lagos
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered an alleged illegal fruit juice factory in the Badagry area of Lagos State and arrested two female suspects. The operation was carried out on September 19, 2026, at Talabi Onilegbale Street, Aradagun, in Olorunda Local Council Development Area. Lagos State NSCDC Commandant, […]
Police Tighten Security in Yola Ahead of Shettima Visit
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Adamawa State Police Command has tightened security across Yola ahead of Vice President Kashim Shettima’s condolence visit to the family of the late Bamanga Tukur. The command has deployed personnel and operational assets to strategic locations in the state capital and other parts of Adamawa. In a statement by Police spokesman, […]