Coup Plotters Foolhardy, No Public Support – Defence Minister
Nigeria's Defence Minister Christopher Musa described alleged coup plotters as confused individuals, saying even civilians would have stopped them, and defended the court martial process.
Category : Security
Canadian poison seller pleads guilty to aiding suicide
Kenneth Law, a Canadian former chef, pleaded guilty to 14 counts of aiding suicide after selling poison online. Prosecutors dropped murder charges, sparking outrage from victims' families.
Kano Fire Service Rescues Three from Wells
Kano State Fire Service rescued three people, including an 18-month-old child, from separate well incidents in Kumbotso and Warawa LGAs on Friday.
Maddox Jolie-Pitt Files to Drop Pitt from Name
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's eldest son Maddox has filed to legally drop 'Pitt' from his last name, joining siblings who have made similar changes.
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Plateau Women Destroy Alcohol in Community Crackdown
Women in Dangguruk community, Jos South, Plateau State, seized and burned locally brewed alcoholic drinks to combat alcohol abuse and family disorder.
Mom Gets 36 Years for Teen Sex Parties
Shannon O'Connor received a 35-year, 10-month sentence for hosting parties where teens were encouraged to drink and engage in sexual activity.
Nigeria Can Learn from U.S. Border Security Operations
Nigerian filmmaker Steven Ndukwu joins a U.S. border tour to study surveillance and inter-agency coordination, aiming to help Nigeria secure its porous borders.
Abducted Oyo principal urges Tinubu, Makinde to negotiate
Rachael Alamu, abducted principal of Community High School in Oyo State, appeals to President Tinubu and Governor Makinde to negotiate with kidnappers for safe release.
Adaba FM Champions Child Safety at Ondo Festival
Adaba FM, an Akure-based radio station, hosted a children's festival emphasizing safety and development, with calls for collective action against insecurity.
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Ex-APC Chieftain Alleges Plot to Manipulate El-Rufai Recordings
Timi Frank accuses security agencies of using AI to distort recordings of ex-Governor El-Rufai in ICPC custody, aiming to tarnish his reputation and justify detention.
Decorator Killed After Free Work at Benin Funeral
Esohe Aigbe, 30, was hacked to death after volunteering free interior design at a funeral in Benin City. No arrests yet.
X user slams Ogun govt over Ojude Oba amid abduction
An X user criticizes Ogun State government for hosting Ojude Oba celebration while a fresh video of abducted Ogbomosho school principal surfaces, questioning priorities.
Oyo School Attack: A Toast to Michael Oyedokun and the Next Victim
An analyst reflects on the Oyo school attack, the killing of teacher Michael Oyedokun, and Nigeria's normalization of violence, asking who will be next.
NDLEA Seizes 498kg Cannabis in Edo Shrine, Arrests Two
NDLEA operatives uncovered 498kg of skunk cannabis hidden in a shrine in Edo State, arresting two suspects in separate operations. The drug baron remains at large.
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Troops Rescue 92 Abducted Civilians in Sambisa Forest
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai rescued 92 abducted civilians and recovered eight vehicles in Sambisa Forest, Borno state, during a swift operation against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists.
One Arrested in Adamawa Students Robbery Attack
Adamawa police arrest one suspect after armed robbers attacked students' residences near Adamawa State Polytechnic, Numan Campus, stealing valuables and injuring victims.
Army Warns Against Illegal Civil War Memorials in SE
The Nigerian Army has urged South East residents to ignore MASSOB's directive for church memorials for civil war victims, calling it illegal and a threat to peace.
Ibadan Protest Over Kidnapping of Teachers, Children by Boko Haram
Civil society groups and teachers protested in Ibadan, demanding urgent government action to rescue abducted teachers and pupils in Oyo state.
Scholar Warns Nigeria Neglects Section 21 Goldmine
Constitutional scholar Olusegun R. Babalola warns Nigeria is underutilizing Section 21, calling for cultural integration into governance amid reform debates.
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Oyo Principal Begs Tinubu, Makinde to Negotiate with Kidnappers
Abducted principal Alamu Folawe pleads with President Tinubu and Governor Makinde to negotiate with kidnappers, citing harsh conditions after 13 days in captivity.
South Africa Students Protest Foreigners in Schools
Violence erupted in Cape Town as students protested against foreign nationals in schools, demanding they leave. Police restored order amid reports of assaults and looting.
Wike Warns Abuja Venue Owners Ahead of PDP Faction Convention
FCTA warns facility owners against hosting illegal organisations as a PDP faction plans to ratify Goodluck Jonathan as 2027 presidential candidate.
Suspected Serial Killer Arrested with Mass Graves in Cross River
A suspected serial killer, Akaninyene, has been arrested in Cross River State after eight shallow graves were discovered in a forest community in Odukpani LGA.
Sheikh Abdulkadir Al-Adaby Passes Away in Kwara State
Sheikh Abdulkadir Muhammad Kamaldeen Al-Adaby, a top Islamic scholar in Kwara State, has died. Senator Saliu Mustapha mourns the monumental loss.
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Wike: Abuja land titles risk revocation over illegal use
FCTA warns hotel and event centre owners against allowing illegal organisations to use their premises, threatening revocation of land titles to enhance security ahead of 2027 elections.
Navy Urges Enugu Communities to Cooperate on Insecurity
The Nigerian Navy has called on Enugu State communities to cooperate with security agencies to tackle insecurity, during an educational outreach in Adani community.
Defence Minister Rates Tinubu Security at 65-70%
Nigeria's Defence Minister Christopher Musa assessed the Tinubu administration's security record at 65-70%, citing reduced terrorism amid ongoing school abductions and kidnappings.
Police Arrest Two Suspected One-Chance Robbers in Ogun
Ogun State Police arrest two suspected one-chance robbers terrorizing Obantoko, recover stolen iPhone 12 Pro and other phones.
NSIB Recovers Data from MV Maersk Valparaiso Over Collision
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau has recovered critical navigational data from MV Maersk Valparaiso following a collision with MT Lady Martina at Bonny Anchorage on May 20, 2026.
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Court Remands 33 Over Okporojo Killings in Ebonyi
An Ebonyi High Court remanded 33 Amasiri indigenes for alleged involvement in the killing of Okporojo residents, including a traditional ruler and a development coordinator.
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