Nigeria's National Security Adviser issues urgent security alert for the 2025 festive season, prompting nationwide deployments and coordinated responses from state governors and police commands.
Ondo First Lady Oluwaseun Aiyedatiwa cautions parents against neglect, urging attention and education focus to safeguard children from dangerous influences during festive season.
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.
Edo police, with army and vigilantes, rescue 11 kidnapped passengers near Obarenren. Operations continue to free 7 others. Public urged to stay calm and cooperate.
Gunmen abducted 18 bus passengers near Obarenren, Edo State. A joint security operation has rescued 11 victims. Police confirm manhunt ongoing. #NigeriaSecurity
Philanthropist Victor Ogunmola joins APC, endorsing Tinubu's fuel subsidy removal and tax reforms as vital for Nigeria's long-term economic prosperity. Read his full statement.
Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.
The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas leads a strategic security mission to Cameroon with Senators Kalu and Abdullahi to strengthen border cooperation against terrorism and crime. Details emerge.
A 39-year-old man, Joseph Raphael, faces court in Akure for allegedly stealing a pregnant dog valued at N500,000. The case has been adjourned to January 2026. Read the full details.
MATAN Food Bank launches an automated digital initiative to provide direct food access for over 40 million Nigerians, backed by the House of Representatives. Read how this plan tackles the nation's food crisis.
Governor Peter Mbah launches hi-tech drones, bulletproof gear, and patrol vehicles to make Enugu the safest state in Nigeria. See the full security upgrade details.
Herder Buba Usman faces court for alleged open grazing and destroying N1.1m worth of crops in Akure community. Case adjourned to December 4. Follow for updates.
Ondo Police confirm arrest of two suspects in connection with fatal stabbing of police inspector during altercation in Akure. Full details on the incident and police response.
Two men arrested for stabbing a police officer to death in Akure, Ondo State. Police debunk social media reports of widespread attacks in the Arakale area. Read the full details.
Ondo Police launch manhunt for Sodiq Ganiyu after unidentified woman found dead in Ore hotel. Two suspects also arrested for police officer's murder in Akure. Stay updated.
Two hoodlums have been arrested for stabbing a police inspector to death in Akure, Ondo State. The incident triggered panic and a swift police response. Read more details.
Nigerian lawmakers declare security system near collapse, demand death penalty for kidnappers and sweeping security reforms amid escalating nationwide attacks.
Northern Nigeria's 19 governors schedule crucial security meeting with traditional rulers in Kaduna to address escalating attacks and kidnappings. Citizens urged to support security agencies.
Nigerian VIPs express security concerns after President Tinubu orders police escort withdrawal. Many doubt NSCDC's capability to provide adequate protection amid rising insecurity.
President Bola Tinubu held an extended security meeting with service chiefs, reviewing reports and taking decisive actions to stabilize affected areas and protect all Nigerians.
President Bola Tinubu holds extended security meeting with military chiefs amid rising kidnappings and attacks. Read details of presidential directives and public reactions.
Nigerian Senate and South-West leaders unite at Lagos security summit, calling for state police, tech-driven Amotekun, and community-focused strategies to combat rising insecurity. A collaborative approach is essential for safeguarding the region.
An Ondo customary court has ordered a woman to return her ex-husband's deep freezer she sold or pay its value by March 31, 2026. Read the full story of this dramatic property dispute.
Aquinas College in Akure suspends two male students indefinitely for allegedly molesting a female teacher. The incident raises concerns about safety of educators in Nigerian schools. Read full details.
A 19-year-old mentally unstable man stabbed NSCDC officer Babalola Joseph Idowu to death in Akure, Ondo State. Read the shocking details of the tragedy.
A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps operative was fatally stabbed while attempting to restrain a mentally unstable man in Oke-Ala community, Akure North. Full details on the tragic incident.
The Nigerian Bar Association demands immediate security reforms following the abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi and killing of a General in Borno. Read their urgent call to action.
NDDC launches a week-long free medical outreach in Akure, offering surgeries, dental & eye care. Part of Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda to improve healthcare access.
Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa presents a N492.8 billion budget for 2026, focusing on economic gains and key sector reforms. Read the full details and analysis.