Police Officer Fatally Shoots Himself During Arms Audit in Niger
DSP Abdullahi Isah dies after shooting himself during a routine arms audit in Minna. The officer was under investigation for illegal ammunition dealings. Full details inside.
DSP Abdullahi Isah dies after shooting himself during a routine arms audit in Minna. The officer was under investigation for illegal ammunition dealings. Full details inside.
President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police aides from VIPs, redeploying them to communities. Will this long-overdue reform finally succeed where past attempts failed?
Assistant Commissioner of Police Ogbon-Inu Taiwo Popoola tragically slumped and died during a management meeting in Ebonyi State. Get the full details on this shocking incident.
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.
Nigeria Police Force begins nationwide enforcement of President Tinubu's order withdrawing police escorts from VIPs. A special task force monitored Lagos with plans to extend checks across all states. Read more.
Key agencies meet to ensure a transparent, tech-driven recruitment of 50,000 police officers, emphasizing federal character and gender inclusivity. Follow the process here.
The Police Service Commission has held a stakeholders meeting to plan the transparent, technology-driven recruitment of 50,000 new police officers, emphasizing Federal Character and gender inclusivity. Learn the details.
First Lady Oluremi Tinubu and top officials honor Nigerian policewomen's 70-year legacy of courage and service, urging more women to join the force. Read the inspiring details.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced revised cash withdrawal rules, setting new weekly limits for individuals and corporates to start in January 2026. Learn the new limits and fees.
The Central Bank of Nigeria has announced new weekly cash withdrawal limits of N500,000 for individuals and N5m for corporates, with excess fees starting January 1, 2026. Read the full details.
A former Kano governorship candidate calls out a police officer still serving the Deputy Senate President despite President Tinubu's order to withdraw all VIP orderlies. Read the full story.
Nigeria's Central Bank has abolished cash deposit limits and raised weekly withdrawal thresholds to N500k for individuals. New policy takes effect January 2026.
Media mogul Dele Momodu alleges President Tinubu's police escort withdrawal is a political move against Atiku Abubakar. He calls the policy dangerous and myopic. Read the full analysis.
PDP delegates in Osun converged for a tense governorship primary under heavy security, proceeding despite Governor Adeleke's resignation and initial suspension claims. INEC monitored the exercise.
Ex-APC chieftain Timi Frank claims the withdrawal of Atiku Abubakar's police security is a plot to expose him to danger ahead of 2027. He warns of a pattern of opposition repression.
Timi Frank accuses the Presidency of plotting to assassinate Atiku Abubakar by withdrawing his police security. He calls the move a dangerous political witch-hunt ahead of 2027. Read the full details.
President Tinubu's order to withdraw police from VIPs ignores deep-rooted issues of underfunding and political patronage within the Nigeria Police Force. Can it work?
The Presidency calls on citizens to document and report any VIP still using police escorts after President Tinubu's withdrawal order. Learn how to help enforce the directive.
Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, paused after a deadly 2021 attack, faces new hurdles. Read more on the implications for Africa's energy sector.
Britain withdraws funding for TotalEnergies' Mozambique LNG project, citing national interests. The $20bn project, halted by jihadist violence, faces new hurdles. Read the full analysis.
Former Tinubu spokesman Denge Josef Onoh warns that withdrawing police from VIP protection could spike kidnappings and worsen Nigeria's security crisis. He proposes calibrated approach.
Nigeria Police Force exposes fake document about officers' withdrawal from VIP duties. Learn the truth about President Tinubu's security reforms and implementation timeline.
Senator Ali Ndume proposes part-time federal legislature to save Nigeria billions. He also criticizes continued VIP police escuts despite Tinubu's directive. Read more about cost-cutting measures.
A trigger-happy police officer shot dead teenager DMX in Ibadan after an altercation. The victim bled to death despite being rushed to hospital. Read full details.
Unknown gunmen attacked police patrol teams on Abatete-Eziowelle Road, burning vehicles and causing panic. Anambra Police Commissioner orders enhanced security across state.
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.
Maryam Ilyas, 20, banned from policing after leaking confidential information to her drug dealer boyfriend. Read the shocking details of this security breach.
Nigeria's Inspector General of Police confirms withdrawal of 11,566 officers from VIP security details following presidential directive. Officers to focus on community policing and national security.
Two senators and a House Rep condemn President Tinubu's directive to withdraw police from VIP duties, warning it will make politicians targets for bandits and terrorists.
IGP Egbetokun confirms withdrawal of 11,566 police officers from VIP protection following President Tinubu's directive. Officers redeployed to strengthen national security.