Army restructures leadership in major shake-up
Olufemi Oluyede, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), has approved the relocation of senior officers to important command and staff roles. In a statement issued on Sunday, Appolonia Anele, acting…
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IGP extends tinted glass permit enforcement deadline to October 2
The inspector-general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, has extended the deadline for enforcing the tinted glass permit until October 2. The IGP had extended the deadline to August 12 to allow…
Names of 30 of over 300 neutralised terror leaders made public
In a significant uptick in Nigeria’s counterterrorism efforts, Nigeria’s military has released the names of 30 high-profile Boko Haram, ISWAP, and bandit commanders eliminated in nationwide operations since 2023. This…
NLC demands release of Sowore, warns against detaining activists
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticised Omoyele Sowore's "repeated arrest and prolonged detention" as an activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters. Sowore came to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)…
Major Breakthrough As Security Forces Capture Key Criminal Leader In Kwara
…Security Forces Neutralize Threats, Rescue Victims In Major Operation A robust security campaign in Kwara State has restored calm to Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas, with the capture of…
Kwara Intensifies Security Operations, Arrests 20 Suspects in Border Crackdown
Kwara State has launched a major security offensive across border communities, resulting in the arrest of over 20 suspects linked to arms trafficking and criminal networks. The operation, coordinated with…
Northern Governors Secure Federal Nod For Security Task Force
Tinubu Pledges Support As Regional Plan Targets Banditry Surge On July 16, 2025, the Northern Governors’ Forum secured a commitment from President Bola Tinubu for federal support to establish a…
Northern Governors Propose Unified Security Task Force
Regional Plan Targets Banditry and Insurgency with Federal Support The Northern Governors’ Forum, meeting in Kaduna on July 13, 2025, proposed a regional security task force to combat escalating banditry…
Nigerian Security Forces Kill 30 Gunmen in Counter-Attack on Northwest Villages
authorities respond to latest wave of violence in region plagued by armed banditry At least 30 armed gunmen were killed on Wednesday during a joint military and police operation in…
99.99% of Arrested Criminals in Anambra Are Igbos, Says Governor Soludo
Anambra governor debunks Fulani invasion claims, says false narrative pushed Igbo youths into kidnapping and armed crime Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has revealed that nearly all individuals arrested…