The Police Command in Ondo State has confirmed the abduction of a couple by gunmen on Friday evening in Ilu-Abo Community in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the command’s Spokesperson, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Saturday, said one other person also sustained a gunshot wound. Jimoh […]
The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested a 20-year-old man over an alleged unlawful possession of a suspected human part. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state,DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Ibadan. Olayinka said community vigilance group members arrested the suspect who disguised as a scavenger on […]
A wave of apprehension has gripped the residents of the Mangu Local Government Area in Plateau State following a violent raid by armed bandits that has left a prominent local Imam missing. The attack, which occurred in the early hours of Friday, underscores the persistent “asymmetric threats” facing rural communities and the ongoing challenges in […]
President Bola Tinubu recently held a high-level security meeting at the State House with General Michael Langley, the Commander of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM), alongside Nigeria’s Service Chiefs and top diplomatic officials. The strategic dialogue focused on strengthening the “security of the person” and protecting critical national infrastructure through enhanced counter-terrorism cooperation and […]
In a major development for the stability of Nigeria’s Southeast, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has issued a definitive directive to his followers to immediately end the mandatory Monday “sit-at-home” protest. This order, communicated through his legal counsel, marks a significant shift in the region’s civil disobedience strategy, […]
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has clarified that the recent mass killings in the state’s rural communities were the result of Islamist extremist activity rather than conventional banditry or kidnapping. Following a security briefing on February 5, 2026, the Governor noted that the nature of the attacks—characterized by a lack of ransom demands and […]
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd), has clarified that the United States military personnel recently deployed to Nigeria are not combat forces but a small advisory team focused on intelligence support and training. Speaking on February 5, 2026, the Minister addressed public concerns regarding national sovereignty following an announcement by the United States […]
The United States government has deployed a specialized military team to Nigeria to assist the federal government in addressing the persistent security challenges affecting various regions of the country. This deployment, confirmed on February 4, 2026, follows high-level bilateral discussions between the U.S. Department of Defense and Nigeria’s Ministry of Defence aimed at strengthening tactical […]
A violent incursion by armed bandits in the early hours of February 4, 2026, has left at least 40 people dead in a rural community within Kwara State. The casualties include several Nigerian Army personnel who were stationed in the area to provide security for local infrastructure and farming settlements. The attackers reportedly moved through […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has called for the strengthening of legal and operational frameworks to support the service’s increasing deployment of technology in securing Nigeria’s borders and improving service delivery. The Comptroller-General, NIS, Mrs Kemi Nandap, made the call on Monday in Abuja while delivering a keynote address at the maiden Law Week of […]
Militant and criminal violence intensified and spread into new regions across Nigeria in the first week of 2026, with armed groups pushing southwards and targeting state institutions, according to a new security report by SBM Intelligence. In its West Africa Security and Political Economy update for January 2–8, SBM Intelligence said the killing of at […]
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s resolve to restore stability across the country, even as fresh security incidents and policy debates highlight the need for broader reforms beyond military action. Shaibu spoke in Minna, Niger State, during the opening of the 2026 Doctrine and Training Conference at […]
President Bola Tinubu on Friday assured Nigerians that the ongoing recalibration of the country’s security architecture will soon begin to deliver positive results. The president gave the assurance during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his residence in Lagos. The meeting […]
The Plateau State Governor, Barr Caleb Mutfwang has charged the newly commissioned 1,450 local combatants otherwise known as Operation Rainbow, a state-owned security outfit to go after insurgents terrorising communities. The Governor said terrorists hide mostly in communities to carry out heinous crimes, therefore it is deliberate to strengthen community-based security to support the […]
The Governor of Zamfara state, Dr.Dauda Lawal has solicited more concerted efforts on the part of all federal security agencies presence in the state towards combating the state’s security challenges, reassuring the state government commitment to provide all support required to perform their duties effectively. As contained in a statement by Suleman Ahmad Tudu, Senior […]
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has instructed all public senior secondary schools in Abuja to close on or before Friday, November 28, due to rising security threats. The directive was issued in a memo dated Tuesday, signed by Aishatu Sani Alhassan, director of school services at the FCT Secondary Education Board, and obtained by […]
By Msugh Ityokura The House of Representatives is to convene a special security conference that will bring together critical stakeholders as a measure towards tackling the worsening security in the country The event is expected to have in attendance, security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, civil society organisations, youth and women groups, researchers, and political […]
By Abimbola Bakare If you’ve been building web applications for a while, you’ll know the frontend is no longer just a pretty face. It’s the gatekeeper to critical user data, authentication flows, and application logic. And as our web apps get smarter and more interactive, they also become juicier targets for attackers. While backend security […]
By Tunde Opalana The Security and Exchange Commission has praised President Bola Tinubu for signing the Investments and Securities Act (ISA) 2024. According to SEC, the Act which repealed the Investments and Securities Act No. 29 of 2007 will boost the Nigerian capital.market A statement on Saturday by the Commission said the enactment of the […]
..Road users groan as travel time triples amid intimidation ..Insecurity on the rise despite occupation –Group BY ORIAKU IJELE (with additional reports by Voice of the East) Motorists using major highways in the S’East zone of the country have once again raised concerns over their nightmarish experiences in the hands of security personnel deployed by […]