When States Must Protect Themselves
ABUJA, Nigeria – From villages abandoned to bandits to highways stalked by kidnappers, Nigeria’s worsening insecurity has left many communities asking whether protection can…
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Security
Gunmen Raid Borno School, Abduct Students During NECO Exam
BORNO, Nigeria – Suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters stormed a secondary school in Borno State on Monday and…
Oshiomhole Backs Death Penalty for Kidnappers
AUCHI, Nigeria – Former Edo State governor Adams Oshiomhole has endorsed the proposed death penalty for kidnappers and bandits in Edo State, backing Governor…
Army Targets 28,000 New Troops in Security Push
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigerian Army plans to recruit and train an additional 28,000 soldiers as part of a major expansion aimed at strengthening…
Police Dismiss Viral Security Alert in Anambra
ANAMBRA, Nigeria – The Anambra State Police Command has dismissed a viral social media alert claiming that a military helicopter dropped suspicious objects in…
Abia Begins Okada Ban Enforcement
ABIA, Nigeria – The Abia State Government has commenced full enforcement of its commercial motorcycle ban in designated parts of Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia,…
Police Assure Safety After Mushin Explosion
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has assured residents and traders that the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin remains safe following an…
Gunmen Kill Ex-OGTV Broadcaster in Abeokuta
ABEOKUTA, Nigeria – Suspected gunmen have killed a former Ogun State Television employee, Mrs Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as “Aunty Kitan”, and her security…
Group Seeks Special Courts for Terror Cases
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Foundation for Ethical Society and Cultural Awareness (FESCA) has called on the Federal Government to establish special courts to speed…
IG Orders Crime Offensive in Kano
KANO, Nigeria — Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police has ordered a tougher crackdown on crime in Kano State, directing officers to intensify intelligence-led operations against…