Leo Babarinde Dasilva, a former participant of Big Brother Naija widely recognized as Leo Dasilva, has criticized the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for an alleged unauthorised raid on…
Samson Erinfolami Balogun, who is also known as Sam Larry, emphasized in a video that he had not caused any harm to the late singer Mohbad and expressed his deep…
Suspected criminals have ignited a fire that engulfed the rural residence of Canice Nwachukwu, the legislator representing Orlu/Oru East/Orsu Federal Constituency in Imo State's House of Representatives, known as Omeogo.…
Residents living in and around Osumoghu community in the Nnewi South Local Government Area of Anambra State are currently gripped by fear due to the Nigerian Air Force airstrikes. Some…
The federal government clarified that it did not authorize anyone to negotiate with bandits on its behalf. This statement comes in response to the allegations made by Zamfara State Governor,…
Unidentified individuals have reportedly abducted Chief Enibe Francis, the Chairman of Mgbuka Amazu Market in Onitsha, Anambra State, in connection with the Monday sit-at-home order in the area. According to…
The police in Ogun State have arrested a total of 19 individuals suspected of being involved in various cult groups. These arrests are related to the recent cult clashes that…
The President-General of the sociocultural organisation, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, disclosed this during a World Conference it organised to announce the programme for the September 29 Igbo Day celebration on Saturday in…
Mali has issued a warning to the United Nations, stating that it will not remain passive if foreign governments intervene in neighboring Niger. This comes after both Mali and Niger's…
On Thursday, the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) distanced itself from the killing of eight security personnel by gunmen in the Ehime Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State on…
"Former Aviation Minister, Chief Osita Chidoka, criticized ex-President Muhammadu Buhari for allegedly causing a significant deterioration in Nigeria's security apparatus due to his perceived biased appointments of service chiefs. Chidoka…
Young people demonstrate, demanding justice for Mohbad's death. The Police Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that the police will investigate the petition made by the late singer,…
"The Nigerian military has reported significant achievements in its operations across the country. A total of 151 terrorists were eliminated, and 456 others were apprehended, according to Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba,…
The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has established a seven-member Panel of Inquiry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of a police cadet, Sulaiman Jika, at the Nigeria…
"Bandits, during an attack on Saya-Saya Village in Kaduna State's Ikara Local Government Area on Friday, tragically killed seven worshippers. The incident occurred while Muslim worshippers were observing the Isha'i…
"Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has made it clear that he will not engage in negotiations with bandits but will instead support security agencies in their efforts to eradicate…
A surge in military-led government changes in French-speaking West and Central Africa has raised concerns of a return to the era of widespread dystopia and tyranny that prevailed in the…
Ogun State's Police Command reported the arrest of a man named Babatunde Kolawole who was allegedly discovered in possession of a recently deceased male body. The arrest was carried out…
The National Military Cemetery in Abuja became a somber scene on Friday, with rows of coffins adorned with national flags and military gear. The mournful notes of a ceremonial bugle…
On Wednesday, a group of suspected armed gunmen attacked an Army patrol van in Edo State, resulting in the death of a soldier and the theft of sacks believed to…
Niger: Macron Demands Release of Detained President, ECOWAS Calls for Fresh Talks French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a demand for the release of Nigerien President Mohamed Bazoum, who was…
"In the near future, we will be assigning them to responsible roles. Some of them will be stationed as officers in many of the villages that are plagued by banditry,"…
Following the alleged killing of lawyer Bolanle Raheem in Lagos on Christmas Day, purportedly by a policeman named Drambi Vandi, a surge of extrajudicial killings seems to have transcended the…
Boko Haram has seized a minimum of 42 women in an assault within the Borno state of northeast Nigeria. The attack targeted women collecting firewood in the Jere district, located…
President Bola Tinubu convened a meeting on Tuesday with key stakeholders from ECOWAS as part of intensified efforts to address the deadlock arising from the military coup in Niger Republic.…
Governors from the southeast region, along with the House of Representatives ad hoc committee and various security agencies, convened in Enugu and Abuja to address the escalating insecurity in the…
On Friday, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) reached a decision to activate their standby military force as a last resort, and they have now established a specific…
The Sokoto State Police Command has officially announced the apprehension of a minimum of eight individuals suspected of being involved in the murder of a butcher named Usman Buda. Usman…
"The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has issued a directive for the immediate reinforcement of troops stationed on operational duties in Niger State, augmenting them with additional…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has expressed disappointment over the lack of results from the 7-day ultimatum it issued to the military junta in Niger Republic, which…
"Bandits have launched an attack on a secondary school located in the Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State, resulting in the tragic deaths of two teachers. The victims were…
"Adaeze Lawrence, a 28-year-old woman, is presently held in custody by the Abia State Police Command for allegedly abducting a one-month-and-two-day-old baby boy belonging to her friend, Onyinyechi Owujie. According…
In Benue State, hundreds of women and youths took to the Makurdi-Lafia-Abuja highway on Friday, setting up a roadblock to protest the recent killing of five individuals in two villages…
Nigerian singer Burna Boy, who has won a Grammy award, has responded to President Bola Tinubu's suggestion of a military intervention in Niger Republic following a coup in the Sahelian…
"Apprehension swept through various parts of Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Friday when the lifeless body of a young nurse was discovered without her womb, following what was…
"In line with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) directives, the Defence Headquarters has initiated preparatory measures for the potential mobilization of troops and equipment for a potential…
President Bola Tinubu stated on Saturday that his administration would prioritize enhancing the operational capabilities of security and law enforcement agencies while also improving the welfare of their personnel. This…
The Extraordinary gathering of ECOWAS Heads of States and Government is commencing in Abuja with heightened security measures. This important meeting, held at the Conference Hall of the Presidential Villa…
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers attacked the farm of former Senator Simeon Ajibola, who represented Kwara South, resulting in the death of the farm's supervisor, Biodun Ajibola, who was also…
In an age where the dire consequences of conflict are widely recognized, it becomes crucial to stress that the idea of war holds little appeal for anyone. Recently, the Nigerian…
A military coup in Niger has led to the overthrow of the democratic government and the subsequent closure of borders. This has halted planned exports of Nigerian petrol across the…
On Thursday, the military high command stated that it had not received any directives to initiate operations in the Niger Republic. This statement came in response to news reports claiming…
Gombe police killed one armed robber, arrested three, and recovered four stolen cows. The police also recovered a locally made pistol with two live cartridges. The police received a distress…
President Bola Tinubu assured organized labor and Nigerians that the Port Harcourt refinery will be operational by December 2023. He disclosed this during a meeting with labor union leaders at…
According to reports, a police station in Ikem, Enugu State, known as Isi-Uzo Divisional police station, was attacked by hoodlums. The incident occurred early Wednesday morning, during which the attackers…
The Enugu State Police Command has announced the arrest of 18 members of the Black Axe Confraternity who were allegedly planning sinister activities to mark the group's 7/7 day celebration.…
A committee established by the Nigeria Police Force to review the dismissal of two officers, Sergeant Shola Akano and Corporal Babatunde Glorious, attached to Kwara State Command, has upheld their…
The Katsina State government is planning to recruit 2,400 youths to help provide security in eight local government areas that have been affected by insecurity. The LGAs are Kankara, Faskari,…
By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu On July 17, 2012, Peter Obi, then Governor of Anambra State, swore in five new commissioners. One of them was Chike Okoli, whom he assigned to the…
The United Kingdom has pledged to continue supporting Nigeria in its fight against insecurity. The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, said that the UK has a long history…