EFCC denies alleged assault, arrest of UUTH staff, orders investigation
2026-05-15
EFCC denies alleged assault, arrest of UUTH staff, orders investigationContinue Reading
FCTA to demolish illegal structures, settlements used as criminal hideouts
2026-05-15
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has concluded plans to demolish illegal structures and settlements being used as hideous by suspected criminals. Dr Peter Olumuji, the Secretary, FCT Command and Control Centre, disclosed this on Friday during an enforcement operation in Wassa, a satellite community in theContinue Reading
Nigerian Army vows sustained fitness drive amid operational demands
2026-05-15
The Nigerian Army has pledged to sustain and strengthen its physical fitness and sports development programmes across formations, in spite of increasing operational demands across the countryContinue Reading
DIAN targets end to Nigeria’s reliance on foreign defence equipment
2026-05-15
The Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN) has moved to end the country’s dependence on foreign defence equipment, unveiling a new strategy to boost local production and strengthen national securityContinue Reading
Operation Sweep: CP reaffirms commitment to rid FCT of criminal elements
2026-05-15
By Philip Yatai The joint security task force, Operation Sweep FCT, has renewed commitments to intensify coordinated operations aimed at ridding the territory and surrounding communities of criminal elements. Commissioner of Police in FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, who is leading the operation, said this after the reactivation of the exercise onContinue Reading
Nigeria seeks global support for proposed state police
2026-05-15
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Nigeria has canvassed global support for the proposed State Police, saying the initiative will improve public trust, boost accountability and enhance internal security nationwide. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, stated this while hosting UN Police Advisers in New York. Ibrahim said PresidentContinue Reading
Okiro urges religious unity, tolerance among Nigerians
2026-05-14
By Rita Iliya Former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mike Okiro, has urged Nigerians to put aside their religious differences and embrace national unity. Okiro made the call on Thursday in Minna, Niger at the inauguration of a renovated Juma’at Mosque by the Sir Mike Okiro foundation at the Police SecondaryContinue Reading
Nigeria leads Africa’s drive to cut road crashes by 50% — FRSC
2026-05-13
By Kennedy Sheyin/Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, says Nigeria is positioned to lead Africa in road safety advancement, collaboration, and integration. Mohammed said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Wednesday. He said the corpsContinue Reading
NDLEA intercepts N10.4bn Canadian Loud at Lagos port
2026-05-13
Seized illicit drugs by Operatives of the NDLEA By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, weighing 4,173.5 kilograms with a street value of N10.4billion at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos. A statement byContinue Reading
State Policing: CSOs call for transparency
2026-05-13
By Halima Muhammad A Civil society organisation (CSO), Open Alliance has called for a transparent, accountable, and citizen-focused approach to the ongoing debate on state policing in Nigeria. Mr Andrew Oaikhena, Stakeholder Manager at BudgIT, made the call while delivering the welcome remarks on behalf of Open Alliance atContinue Reading
