Nigerian Navy Hands Over 500kg Cannabis Seized in Lagos
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian Navy intensifies its anti-drug operations, handing over 500 kilogrammes of cannabis sativa seized in Lagos to the National Drug…
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Police Foil Bandit Attack in Katsina, Neutralise Two Suspects
KATSINA, Nigeria – Security forces foil a bandit attack on Gidan Soda village in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State, killing two suspected…
Edo Police Deny Viral Kidnapping Claims – Say Hunters Misidentified
EDO, Nigeria – The Edo State Police Command dismisses as false a viral video alleging that three Hausa men found in a bush at…
Senate Warns Poor Security Funding Undermines Nigeria’s Fight Against Terrorism
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Senate security committee warns that outdated budgeting practices are crippling agencies battling terrorism, kidnapping and cybercrime. Committee chairman Yahaya Abdullahi…
Lagos Boosts Security With 80 Patrol Vehicles, Drone Plans
LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos strengthens its security architecture with the deployment of 80 new patrol vehicles and plans to introduce drone surveillance across the…
US Freezes Assets Of 20 Nigerians Over Terror, Cybercrime
ABUJA, Nigeria – More than 20 Nigerian nationals and entities accused of links to Boko Haram, the Islamic State’s West Africa affiliate and cyber-enabled…
Police Arrest Four Suspects Over Cameroonian Killings in Anambra
ANAMBRA, Nigeria- Police in southeastern Nigeria arrest four additional suspects linked to the killing of three Cameroonian nationals, escalating an ongoing homicide investigation, authorities…
Nigeria Warns Citizens Against Illegal Recruitment into Foreign Wars
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government warns Nigerians against illegal recruitment into foreign armed conflicts, citing rising cases of citizens deceived with false job…
Kwara Tightens Anti-Begging Drive After Suspect’s Arrest Raises Alarm
KWARA, Nigeria – The Kwara State Government intensifies its anti-begging enforcement following the arrest of a suspected bandit who allegedly disguises himself as a…
Market Clash Kills Trader, Sparks Ethnic Tension in Rivers State
ABUJA, Nigeria – A violent clash at a fruit market in Rivers State leaves one trader dead and triggers tension between members of the…