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Kwara: Governor's Aide Calls PDP 'Bandits Without Guns'

A senior aide to Kwara Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has accused the PDP of spreading dangerous misinformation on insecurity. The opposition party refutes the claims, alleging government links to suspects. ONSA clarifies arms distribution policy.

Police DSP Kills Self Over Arms Supply to Bandits

A Deputy Superintendent of Police in Niger State shot himself dead after being implicated in supplying AK-47 rifles and ammunition to bandits. Full details of the shocking incident inside.

Major Arms Cache Recovered in Kogi, Says Gov Ododo

Kogi Governor Usman Ododo credits President Tinubu's security reforms for a major arms recovery in Lokoja. The haul includes dozens of rifles and hundreds of ammunition rounds. Read more.

Ododo Recovers Arms Cache, Vows Anti-Terror War

Kogi Governor Ahmed Ododo announces recovery of major arms cache in joint security operation. He vows total war on terror following meeting with President Tinubu. Read details.

Female arms courier arrested with 2,500 ammunition

Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.

Land Grabbing May End in Rivers with New Community Committee

Alesa community in Rivers State inaugurates a Land Development Committee to combat land grabbing and fraudulent sales, backed by the state government and traditional ruler. This new system aims to protect investors and ensure secure land transactions.

Wike Appoints Galadima as SSA on Development Control

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike appoints retired director Mukhtar Galadima as Senior Special Assistant on development control and planning. Read about his 30-year experience and Wike's master plan enforcement.

Nigeria honours Mosaku for transforming HIV surveillance

On World AIDS Day 2025, Nigeria celebrates epidemiologist Lateefat Abiodun Mosaku for revolutionizing the nation's HIV data systems, improving public health decisions and epidemic control. Read how her work is saving lives.

Health Ministry Debunks False 86% HIV Claim in PH

Federal Ministry of Health dismisses viral 86% HIV prevalence report for Port Harcourt as false. Officials confirm no Nigerian state has rates near this figure. Get verified data from official sources.

MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria

Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.

Nigeria's N777 Billion Arms Import Bill Revealed

National Bureau of Statistics data shows Nigeria spent N776.9 billion on arms imports from 2020-2025, with 2024 recording the highest expenditure at N520 billion amid rising insecurity.

Suspected Gunrunner Arrested, Arms Recovered in Plateau

Nigerian troops arrest a suspected gunrunner in Plateau State, recovering 6 fabricated rifles and other illegal arms. A major success in the fight against illicit weapons. Support our security forces by sharing credible information.

DSS arrests major arms supplier in Plateau

DSS captures Musa Abubakar, a key arms dealer supplying weapons to armed groups in Plateau State. Arrest made on November 12, 2025 following intelligence. #Security #Plateau

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