False Bandit Rumours Trigger Mob Killing, 15 Arrested
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed viral reports of a bandit invasion in parts of the state, revealing that misinformation…
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Oyo Teachers Launch Indefinite Strike Over Kidnappings
IBADAN, Nigeria – Public school teachers in Oyo State have commenced an indefinite strike following the continued captivity of abducted teachers and pupils seized…
Edo, FG Deepen Collaboration on Water Infrastructure, Security
EDO, Nigeria – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Federal Government to accelerate water infrastructure…
FG Files Terrorism Charges Against Six Over Alleged Coup Plot
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Federal Government files a 13-count charge against six individuals, including retired military officers and a police inspector, over alleged terrorism…
National Security: Hotels Warned Against Harbouring Criminals
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Hotel Association has warned hotel operators nationwide against accommodating criminals, including internet fraud suspects. Speaking in Abuja on thursday,…
Plateau Hospital Dismisses Abduction Plot Claims, Says Facility Safe
JOS, Nigeria – The Plateau State Specialist Hospital has dismissed reports of tension over an alleged terrorist plot to abduct healthcare workers, insisting that…
NSCDC Deploys Officers to Secure UTME Centres Across Enugu State
ENUGU, Nigeria – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has deployed 42 personnel to secure examination centres during the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation…
Police Kill Two Kidnappers, Rescue Victims, Recover N4.2m Ransom
ASABA, Nigeria – Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force kill two suspected kidnappers and rescue two victims during a joint operation with the military…
Naval Chief Vows Project Completion to Boost Maritime Security
CALABAR, Nigeria – Chief of the Naval Staff Idi Abbas pledges to complete ongoing and abandoned projects to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security and operational…
IED Attacks Persist in Northeast Despite Decline, Report Reveals
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria records 1,934 improvised explosive device (IED) incidents in the North-East between 2017 and 2024, underscoring a persistent security threat despite…