Security

Nigerian Army Expands to 12 Divisions, Deploys New Commanders to Boost Security Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu

Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu

Nigerian Army Expands to 12 Divisions, Deploys New Commanders to Boost Security

Oluwafunbi Bello July 29, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army has expanded from eight to 12 divisions following presidential approval, deploying...

Tinubu Orders Manhunt After 30 Killed in Kaduna Attack President Tinubu submits nominees for petroleum regulators’ boards.

President Tinubu submits nominees for petroleum regulators’ boards.

Tinubu Orders Manhunt After 30 Killed in Kaduna Attack

Abah Felicity July 28, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria – President Bola Tinubu has ordered security agencies to intensify operations in Kaduna State after...

Kidnappers Demand ₦200m for Abducted Kebbi Judge Security operatives search for abducted Kebbi High Court judge Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza.

Security operatives search for abducted Kebbi High Court judge Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza.

Kidnappers Demand ₦200m for Abducted Kebbi Judge

Korede Abdullah July 28, 2026

BIRNIN KEBBI, Nigeria – Kidnappers who abducted Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court...

NDLEA Seizes Tramadol Hidden in Black Soap Containers NDLEA officers display tramadol pills concealed inside black soap containers intercepted in Lagos.

NDLEA officers display tramadol pills concealed inside black soap containers intercepted in Lagos.

NDLEA Seizes Tramadol Hidden in Black Soap Containers

Korede Abdullah July 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria — The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a shipment of tramadol concealed...

British Training Boosts Police Counter-Terrorism Capacity Nigeria Police officers receive certificates after British-backed counter-terrorism training in Abuja.

Nigeria Police officers receive certificates after British-backed counter-terrorism training in Abuja.

British Training Boosts Police Counter-Terrorism Capacity

Oluwatobi Adu July 25, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened its counter-terrorism capability after 55 officers completed advanced...

UNICEF Urges Lagos to Boost Child Nutrition Funding Health workers providing nutrition services during Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week in Lagos.

Health workers providing nutrition services during Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Week in Lagos.

UNICEF Urges Lagos to Boost Child Nutrition Funding

Oluwatobi Adu July 24, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has urged the Lagos State Government to sustain...

Kano Cracks Down on Illicit Drugs, Restricts Movement Students leaving school ahead of Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Kano State

Students leaving school ahead of Eid-el-Kabir holiday in Kano State

Kano Cracks Down on Illicit Drugs, Restricts Movement

Hussaini Ibrahim July 23, 2026

KANO, Nigeria – The Kano State Government has launched sweeping measures to combat substance abuse, banning the...

Police Arrest Seven Suspected Pipeline Vandals, Recover 285 NNPC Pipes in Adamawa

Seven suspected pipeline vandals have been arrested in Adamaw

Police Arrest Seven Suspected Pipeline Vandals, Recover 285 NNPC Pipes in Adamawa

Otamere Gladness July 21, 2026

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has arrested seven suspected pipeline vandals and recovered 285 pieces...

Pastor Sentenced to Death for Killing Daughter Accused of Witchcraft

Pastor Sentenced to Death for Killing Daughter Accused of Witchcraft

Korede Abdullah July 21, 2026

CALABAR, Nigeria — A Cross River State High Court has sentenced a 51-year-old pastor, Ubong Bassey Etim,...

Tinubu Approves New Army Battalion for Kwara to Tackle Banditry, Kidnappings Kwara Renovates 100 Health Centres, Hires 1,000 Workers

Kwara Renovates 100 Health Centres, Hires 1,000 Workers

Tinubu Approves New Army Battalion for Kwara to Tackle Banditry, Kidnappings

Korede Abdullah July 21, 2026

KWARA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has approved the establishment of a new Nigerian Army battalion in...