Irabor Demands Action Over Inciting Comments
By Oluwakemi Kindness Former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor (retd.), has called for the arrest and investigation of Islamic clerics Sani Jingir and Ahmad Gumi over comments he said could inflame Nigeria’s security challenges. Irabor also backed the police invitation of Senator Francis Fadahunsi over an alleged statement calling on his supporters to […]
Osun 2026: Gunmen Attack APC Supporters, Kill Two
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Tension gripped Ilesa, Osun State, on Tuesday morning after suspected political thugs attacked supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC), killing two people and critically injuring two others. The attack reportedly occurred around 7:30am at the Igbogi area of Ilesa, where APC supporters had gathered ahead of the party’s final rally scheduled […]
Osun poll: KDI warns fear of violence may affect turnout
By Julian Osamoto Kimpact Development Initiative, KDI, has warned, that fear of electoral violence could suppress voter participation in parts of Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. The Executive Director of KDI Bukola Idowu, gave the warning in Abuja, during the presentation of the organisation’s 2026 Election Security Risk Assessment, ESRA. He explained that […]
Customs Intercepts 399 Jojef Rifles in Tin Can Port Shipment
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered 399 fully assembled Jojef rifles in a seized shipment at the Tin Can Island Port in Lagos. A statement on Sunday says Customs completed the coupling and detailed examination of the shipment on Sunday, August 9, 2026, following the interception of a container carrying concealed […]
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 […]
Police Rescue 19 Kidnap Victims in 4 States
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 19 kidnapped victims in separate operations across Ogun, Enugu, Plateau and Oyo states. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in the Force’s state-by-state operational summary on Wednesday. According to the police, the operations were carried out between August 3 and 4 as […]
Police Arrest 161, Rescue 95 Kidnap Victims Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested more than 161 suspects and rescued at least 95 kidnapped victims in nationwide operations conducted between July 27 and August 2, 2026. The Force also recovered 27 firearms, including AK-47 rifles and pump-action guns, alongside 396 rounds of assorted live ammunition, five vehicles and several rustled […]
Tinubu Rules Out Ransom Payments, Negotiation With Kidnappers
By Oluwakemi Kindness President Bola Tinubu has vowed that his administration will not pay ransom or negotiate with criminals to secure the release of kidnapped victims. Tinubu said such payments would only encourage terrorism and banditry in the country. The President stattrd this on Thursday while receiving traditional rulers from Oyo State, led by the […]
Troops Foil Terror Attack, Evacuate Students in Borno
By Mardiyyah Abubakar Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have foiled an attempted terrorist infiltration on a military base and safely evacuated 21 female students following intelligence about a planned attack in Borno State. According to operational reports released on Monday, troops also arrested a suspected cross-border kidnapper linked to a kidnapping syndicate operating between […]
Army Declares Soldier Wanted Over Uniforms Sale to Terrorists
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has declared one of its personnel, Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu, wanted over his alleged involvement in the illegal sale and supply of military uniforms to terrorists and other criminal elements. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations at the Headquarters Nigerian […]