The Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria praised IGP Olatunji Disu for his commitment to rescuing abducted Oyo schoolchildren unharmed, highlighting his first 100 days of professionalism and operational successes.
A Nigerian woman, Tsegba Lucy, pays tribute to her mother and four siblings killed in the Yelwata community attack in Benue State, one year after the tragedy.
Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists attacked Kautikari village in Chibok, Borno State, setting primary and secondary schools ablaze. No casualties reported, but residents fled.
Residents of Bwari community in Abuja discovered the decapitated body of a middle-aged woman in an uncompleted building, sparking fears over rising insecurity.
Civil society groups demand a state of emergency in Bille Kingdom, Rivers State, due to gas seepage contaminating water and threatening lives.
One person was killed and several others injured when bandits attacked travellers along Igbeti-Kishi road in Oyo state. The attack has sparked concern among residents and officials.
Residents of Ogun State fear a cholera outbreak as waste managers plan to suspend services over unpaid invoices and poor working conditions, urging government intervention.
Borno State reintegrated 720 repentant Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents, along with 992 spouses and 2,050 children, after rehabilitation and deradicalisation.
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Suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists attacked Kautikari community in Chibok, setting primary and secondary schools on fire and forcing residents to flee, renewing safety concerns.
Residents of Orhuwhorun Community in Delta State, led by women, protested the deplorable Orhuwhorun-Owhrode Road, urging Governor Oborevwori to intervene.
Ogun State Police arrest driver Seun Lawal and guarantor Ademola Oriyomi for attempting to smuggle a stolen company bus into Benin Republic. The bus was recovered.
Gunmen abducted village head Adeniyi Adelana in Owo, Ondo State, and shot his wife. Police launch rescue operation.
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar has died in bandits' captivity due to health complications, despite rescue efforts by security agencies and the Katsina State Government.
NANS Ogun JCC urges the Federal Government to enhance security in schools nationwide following recent kidnappings, including the Ogbomoso abduction, and backs state policing.
Niger State shuts 15 private health facilities, arrests fake doctor in Suleja. The suspect allegedly practiced without qualifications for six years.
The United Kingdom released a solemn statement on the first anniversary of the Air India AI171 crash in Ahmedabad, remembering the 260 lives lost and expressing solidarity with affected families.
The Christian Association of Nigeria declared a Black Sunday to mourn victims of insecurity, urging government action and prayers.
Zamfara State Police safely destroyed an IED planted by bandits along a major road in Tsafe LGA, thanks to community tip-off.
The National Association of Nigerian Students calls for a thorough investigation into the Lekki building collapse, urging accountability and transparency to prevent future tragedies.
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South Africa plans to bill Nigeria, Ghana, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique for deportation costs of undocumented migrants as part of a new immigration enforcement policy.
Anambra State Government arrests Pastor Harrison Charles for allegedly taking 75 married women as wives and promoting wife-swapping. 11 babies found at his home.
Kogi State Government bans commercial motorcycles and night travel in Bunu District after a terrorist attack, citing security intelligence to cut off supplies to bandits.
Suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Kautikari village in Chibok, Borno State, killing one person and setting fire to a secondary school. Security forces repelled the attack.
President Tinubu expressed shock over the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar while in bandits' custody in Katsina State, vowing no negotiation with terrorists.
Pastor Harrison Charles was arrested in Anambra for allegedly luring married women into his church and marrying them. Governor Soludo urges public to assist investigation.
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace, police, and vigilantes arrested 59 suspected drug peddlers in Jos North LGA, recovering illicit drugs and items.
The Odemo of Isara, Oba Peter Ogunbayo, supports state policing as the solution to Nigeria's insecurity, advocating for community policing and local security initiatives.
The CDCFIB has announced the physical screening phase for paramilitary recruitment. Candidates must verify shortlisting status from June 15 to 20, 2026. The board warns against scammers demanding payment.
A female author has shared a concerning WhatsApp message about VDM during the Abuja protests, sparking widespread discussion and reactions online.
President Bola Tinubu has expressed grief over the killing of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar by bandits in Katsina State, who kidnapped him and his wife while en route to a wedding.