Nigeria's NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, clarifies that armed individuals detained in Kwara State are government-backed vigilantes, part of a hybrid security strategy. Get the full details and public reaction here.
LSSTF CEO Dr Ayo Ogunsan inaugurates a monitoring team to track vehicles and assets for the RRS, ensuring transparency and accountability in Lagos security funding. Read more.
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.
Yobe State authorities confirm a sexual exploitation network at Potiskum Correctional Centre. Investigations ongoing, with officers suspended. Read the full report.
Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has signed the N1.729 trillion 2026 budget, a 70% increase focused on capital projects. He also enacted laws on social investment, education, and security.
Governor Monday Okpebholo presents a ₦939.85 billion 2026 Appropriation Bill focused on security, infrastructure, and job creation. See the full breakdown of Edo State's 'Budget of Hope and Growth'.
Kwara PDP demands a state of emergency and governor's suspension over bandits' allegations of state sponsorship. Read the full details and government's rebuttal.
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.
Senator Rufai Sani Hanga warns state police could trigger civil war, criticizes Tinubu's order to withdraw police from VIPs. Read his full analysis on Nigeria's security crisis.
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.
Tantita Security Services has dismissed a former employee in Ondo State after internal probes uncovered alleged misconduct tied to illegal oil activities. Read the full details.
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.
The Emir of Jajjere advocates for enrolling out-of-school children and early harvests to stop deadly clashes over land and water in Yobe. He calls for dialogue and unity.
Nigeria's FEC has approved a $100 million AfDB loan for the Youth Investment Fund and a $50m Islamic Bank loan for Yobe agriculture. President Tinubu pushes for 7% growth.
Omala LGA in Kogi State enforces a 7 pm to 6 am curfew across all 11 wards, suspends public gatherings, and intensifies patrols due to security threats. Residents urged to comply.
Governor Siminalayi Fubara has approved the recall of 1,000 teachers employed in 2023 following pressure from the Rivers State Assembly over poor school conditions. Read the full story.
INEC concludes the first phase of physical voter registration in Yobe on December 10. The display of the register for claims and objections runs from December 15-21. Ensure your details are correct.
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.
Suspected cultists kidnapped five Rivers State University students in Emohua. Police have launched a rescue operation. Get the latest details on the security crisis.
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Governor Alex Otti's advance team narrowly escaped an attack by unidentified gunmen in Imo State. No casualties reported. Security agencies are investigating the incident.
Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.
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.
Ondo State's Amotekun security corps has launched its 5th batch recruitment. Key criteria include being 'spiritually endowed,' of Yoruba extraction, and an indigene or long-term resident. Apply now.
Kogi State government confirms intensified security operations to rescue worshippers abducted from Cherubim and Seraphim church in Ejiba. Governor Ododo coordinating rescue mission.
Kaduna Governor Uba Sani and security experts propose integrated solutions including regional command, state police, and community engagement to tackle Northwest insecurity.
Former APC chairman Abdullahi Ganduje rejects Kano government's call for his arrest over alleged militia comments, accusing Governor Yusuf of incompetence on security.
Joint security stakeholders from Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, and Osun states reassure residents of adequate security during yuletide. Enhanced patrols and intelligence sharing promised.
A Kogi mother shares how her children ran home from school amid bandit invasion rumors. Police deny the attack as parents react to the security scare. Read full details.
Southern Nigerian governors have agreed to create a regional security fund and enhance intelligence sharing to combat rising insecurity. The move aims to strengthen coordinated responses across state lines.