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Ondo Attack: Aiyedatiwa Orders Heightened Security Across State
The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has directed security operatives to strengthen security measures across the state’s 18 local government areas to prevent a recurrence of the recent attack on the police station in Ipele, Owo. The directive was issued after a security meeting with heads of various security agencies in the state, during […]
FG Moves to Shut Down Terrorists’ Social Media Accounts
The Federal Government has announced that the Nigerian security agencies are collaborating with major social media companies to identify and ban accounts used by terrorist and criminal groups to promote their activities and raise funds. The Director-General of the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka disclosed this while speaking at an end-of-year briefing in […]
NSCDC Prepares For Christmas, New Year Festivities, Deploys 55,000 Operatives Nationwide
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 55,000 operatives across the country, as part of moves to safeguard citizens and protect critical national assets during the yuletide celebrations. The deployment, ordered by the Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Audi, is targeted at maintaining peace and order throughout the festive period. Audi […]
Nigerian Army Nabs ‘Notorious Bandit Leader’ In Benue
Troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Wukari, under the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have apprehended a notorious bandit leader alleged to be responsible for multiple kidnapping and armed robbery incidents along the Benue – Taraba axis. Spokesman for the 6 Brigade, Lieutenant Muhammad Umar, in a statement disclosed that the […]
130 Pupils, Teachers Rescued in Niger State, Set to Arrive in Minna
The remaining 130 kidnapped pupils and teachers of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools, Papiri, in Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, have regained freedom. Security sources said that the release took place in a forest between Kwara and Niger states. According to reports, armoured Personnel Carriers (APCs) and vehicles from the Office of […]
Tinubu Seeks Governors’ Support for State Police
President Bola Tinubu has called on members of the All Progressives Congress and other governors to back the proposal for the establishment of state police and implementation of local government autonomy. Tinubu made the call at the 14th meeting of the APC National Caucus held in Abuja, asking governors to support the judgment of the […]
NBA Opposes Police Resumption of Tinted Glass Permit Policy, Says It “Undermines Rule of Law”
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has reacted to the Nigerian Police Force’s plan to resume the strict enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy. The President of the NBA, Afam Osigwe, in a statement, accused the police of disregarding the rule of law. “A press release dated 15th December 2025, issued by the Force […]
FG Pledges Continued Support for Nigerian Army at Annual Chiefs’ Conference
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the welfare, professionalism, and operational effectiveness of the Nigerian Army. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the opening of the Chief of Army Annual Conference 2025 in Lagos on Monday, Tinubu pledged sustained support for the Armed Forces to effectively carry out their constitutional duties. […]
FRSC Moves to Prosecute TikToker Peller After Car Crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has issued a stern warning to celebrities, content creators, and social media influencers against reckless road use, saying such behaviour endangers lives and undermines road safety efforts. The warning followed a viral video showing popular TikTok streamer Habeeb Hamzat, known as Peller, livestreaming while driving, an act that reportedly […]
Supreme Court Backs President’s Emergency Rule
The Supreme Court has upheld the President’s power to declare a state of emergency to prevent a breakdown of law and order, ruling that elected state officials may be suspended during such periods, provided the suspension is within the limited time. In a six-to-one decision, the court held that Section 305 of the Constitution grants […]