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.
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.
Multiple explosions rocked Auchi, Edo State, destroying properties worth millions. Eyewitnesses suggest a coordinated attack. Read the latest details and official response.
A petrol tanker crash and explosion on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State has led to multiple fatalities and widespread fire damage. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
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.
A Nigerian man, Zekeri Idris Jnr, has disputed claims by VeryDarkMan that he orchestrated activist Harrison Gwamnishu's detention. He narrates the true sequence of events in Benin. Read the full details here.
A woman shares her private WhatsApp conversations with activist Harrison Gwamnishu, revealing details of his meetings with Edo officials before his arrest over a kidnap case. She defends him against ransom theft claims.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Former Interior Minister Dambazau reveals bandits and insurgents have taken over communities, imposing taxes and laws while displacing millions. Northern governors urged to tackle poverty to reduce insecurity.
CISLAC/TI-Nigeria commends House of Representatives for probing security intervention funds from 2020, demands extended investigation into opaque Security Vote allocations.
Adamawa State Police Command successfully rescues a kidnapped man in Toungo, apprehending two suspects in a daring forest operation that lasted several hours.
Critical security guide: Learn the emergency USSD codes to instantly block your UBA and Zenith Bank accounts when your phone is stolen. Protect your funds immediately with these simple steps.
Three retired Nigerian military officers have publicly endorsed former US President Donald Trump's consideration of sending American soldiers to help tackle Nigeria's security challenges, citing worsening conditions under current administration.
President Bola Tinubu has received the official report on the devastating Christmas Eve attacks in Plateau State that claimed over 150 lives. Discover the government's urgent response plan.
Human Rights Watch exposes Nigeria's deteriorating security situation as unchecked violence and lack of government accountability threaten the nation's democratic foundations.
Edo community mourns as kidnapped seminarian dies while held by abductors, raising serious security concerns in Southern Nigeria.
West African leaders propose modernization of Quranic schools as key counter-terrorism measure, addressing radicalization through educational reform.
Kaduna State Government reveals successful negotiation efforts leading to the release of approximately 500 kidnapped victims across the state in recent security operations.
President Bola Tinubu announces intensified global engagement and enhanced military operations to combat terrorism, emphasizing Nigeria's commitment to regional stability and economic security.
Top security chiefs from Nigeria's Department of State Services gather in Kaduna to develop new counter-terrorism strategies amid growing security challenges across the nation.