Abducted Oyo Principal Debunks N1 Billion Ransom Claims
Kidnapped principal Rachael Alamu urges government to secure release, denies reports of N1 billion ransom or Sharia demands, says captors only want their members freed.
Category : Security
NLC Mourns Member Who Died at ILO Conference in Geneva
The Nigeria Labour Congress has lost member Domingo Adeleke at the ongoing ILO conference in Geneva. He died after a brief illness during the 114th session.
Ogun Police Deny Banditry in Dredging Attack Killing Soldier
Ogun State Police Command dismisses banditry claims over an attack at a dredging site in Magbon Etido, Mowe, which left one soldier dead and another injured.
Somali Referee Dropped by FIFA After US Denies Entry
FIFA drops Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan from World Cup list after US denies him entry at Miami airport, sending him back to Turkey.
DSS Arraigns Man for Coup Call Against Tinubu
The DSS arraigned Paul Oweleke for allegedly inciting a military coup against President Tinubu via social media. He pleaded not guilty in Lagos court.
Kebbi Police Arrest Seven Suspected Bandits
Kebbi State Police command has arrested seven suspected bandits linked to criminal activities in Bagudo LGA, including the killing of three FRSC officers.
Kebbi Police Arrest Seven Suspected Bandits Over FRSC Killing
Kebbi State Police arrest seven suspected bandits linked to the killing of three FRSC officers. The suspects were captured in intelligence-led operations in Bagudo LGA.
Woman Faked Kidnap, Caught with Lover in Hotel
Edo State police arrest four after a married woman's staged kidnapping unravels; she was found with her lover in a Delta hotel. No ransom was paid.
Army Confirms Borno Base Attack, 8 Killed
The Nigerian Army confirmed an attack on a Borno military base, killing five soldiers and three CJTF members. Troops repelled the assault, inflicting casualties on insurgents.
Mother Accuses School of Shaving Son's Hair Without Consent
Jennifer Atuegbu accuses her son's school of shaving part of his hair without consent, sparking social media reactions and calls for investigation.
EFCC: Suspect Killed in Gun Battle, Not in Custody
The EFCC refutes claims that cybercrime suspect Asar Sesugh died in its custody, stating he was killed during a gunfight after escaping detention in Makurdi.
Kenya Protests US Ebola Quarantine Facility Plan
Kenya faces protests over a US plan to build an Ebola quarantine facility at a Kenyan air base, raising concerns about health risks and foreign policy priorities.
Oyo Police Rescue Adelabu's Sister, Twin Sons from Kidnappers
Oyo State Police rescue Busayo Adelabu-John Paul and her twin sons from kidnappers. Two suspects killed in gun battle, firearms recovered.
Police Rescue Ex-Minister's Relatives in Ibadan
Nigeria Police rescued Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her twin sons, abducted on June 3 in Ibadan. Two kidnappers killed, rifles recovered.
FRSC Records 27% Drop in Road Crashes During 2026 Eid
The FRSC reported a 27% decline in road crashes and a 22% decrease in victims during 2026 Eid-el-Kabir compared to 2025, attributing it to enhanced strategies.
Police Documentary Exposes One Chance Syndicate After 18 Months
The Nigeria Police Force released a documentary detailing an 18-month investigation into a one-chance syndicate that robbed, kidnapped, and extorted dozens of commuters in Abuja.
OpenAI Launches Lockdown Mode for Data Protection
OpenAI introduces lockdown mode, a security feature that restricts web access and capabilities to prevent data exfiltration via prompt injection attacks.
Police Rescue Adelabu's Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Nigeria Police rescue Busayo John-Paul and her twin sons after 3 days in captivity. Two kidnappers killed, rifles recovered in Ibadan operation.
Nigerian Priest Gets Life in Texas for Sexual Assault
Nigerian-born priest Anthony Odiong sentenced to life in Texas for sexually assaulting women under spiritual care. He was convicted on three counts.
Army Rescues 360 Abducted Persons from Boko Haram in Borno
The Nigerian Army has rescued 360 abducted persons from a Boko Haram camp in Borno State. The operation was intelligence-led and involved multi-axis assault.
Wema Bank Halts X Platform Activity Amid Fraud Fears
Wema Bank has temporarily paused all communications on its X account to protect customers from fraudulent accounts and impersonation, urging clients to use other official channels.
Nigeria's Security Crisis: Political Exploitation of Violence
Nigeria faces a deepening security crisis as political actors exploit violence for gain. The commodification of human suffering threatens the social contract and democratic consolidation.
Yorubaland Under Siege: Igboho's Security Outfit Raises Concerns
An analysis of the escalating insecurity in Southwest Nigeria, the historical context of militia leaders, and the controversial emergence of Sunday Igboho's new security outfit.
Police Visit Kidnappers' Hideout After Adelabu Sister Rescue
Oyo Police Commissioner Abimbola Olugbenga led journalists to a hideout where kidnappers held Busayo John-Paul and her twin sons before their rescue, urging residents to report suspicious activities.
Iran Fires Missiles at Israel in Major Escalation
Iran launched missiles at Israel's Ramat David Air Base, escalating the three-month regional war. This follows Israeli strikes on Lebanon, violating a ceasefire. IRGC warns of broader response if attacks continue.
Oyo Police Reveal Kidnapping Plan of Adelabu Sister
Oyo police reveal how a kidnapping syndicate meticulously planned the abduction of former Minister Adebayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons, including attempted insider recruitment.
Oyo Police Unmask Kidnappers of Adelabu's Sister
Oyo State Police identify key members of the syndicate that abducted Adebayo Adelabu's sister and her twin sons, detailing roles of arrested suspects and two killed in rescue.
Unconventional Path to UK Bank Security: Abdullateef Abdulsalam
Abdullateef Abdulsalam, cybersecurity analyst at GTBank UK, founder of Fa3Tech, shares his journey from IT support to building free cyber tools for underserved organisations.
Iran-Israel Strikes Shatter Ceasefire, Tensions Soar
Iran and Israel exchanged retaliatory strikes on Monday, breaking the ceasefire. Explosions hit Tehran, Tabriz, and Isfahan after Iran attacked Israel. The Houthis also joined the fray, firing drones at Israel.
Rescheduled: Nigeria's Airlift of Citizens from South Africa
The Nigerian government has postponed the evacuation of citizens from South Africa due to logistical issues. The first flight is now set for Wednesday.
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