Nigeria to Keep Borders Open for Asylum Seekers
The Federal Government reaffirms Nigeria's commitment to open borders and non-refoulement for refugees, as UN warns global asylum rights are under threat.
Category : Security
Edo Governor Vows to Sign Death Warrants for Kidnappers
Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo pledges to sign death warrants for convicted kidnappers and establish a special court to speed up trials, with public execution planned.
Ex-NYSC Boss Recounts Terrorist Den Experience, Urges Action
Former NYSC DG Maharazu Tsiga, kidnapped by bandits, shares his captivity experience, alleges government informants support terrorists, and calls for sustained military pressure over negotiations.
Ireland Deports 42 South African Nationals Over Criminality
Ireland has deported 42 South African nationals on criminality grounds, the fourth charter operation of 2026. The flight departed Dublin on June 18 and landed in Johannesburg.
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Student Suicide in Anambra After Breakup and Abortions
A 25-year-old female student died by suicide in Onitsha after a breakup with her boyfriend, for whom she had three abortions. Police are investigating.
Court Sentences Zakaria Garba to Death for 2014 Nyanya Bombing
The Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Zakaria Garba to death by hanging for the 2014 Nyanya Motor Park bombing that killed over 70 people. Other defendants received varied sentences.
Driver Arrested for Plotting to Kidnap and Murder Boss
A driver in Ota, Ogun State, has been arrested for allegedly plotting with others to kidnap and murder his boss after collecting a ransom.
Bedford Train Crash: Driver Dead, 89 Injured
A tragic train collision in Bedford has left one driver dead and 89 passengers injured. Emergency services responded to the crash involving two East Midlands Railway services near Elstow.
17 Security Tips to Avoid Kidnappers in Nigeria
With kidnappings surging across Nigeria, these 17 proactive safety tips can help you avoid becoming a target. Stay alert, vary routines, and trust your instincts.
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NUJ Links Malnutrition, Drug Abuse to Insecurity
NUJ identifies malnutrition, drug abuse, and unchecked foreign influx as emerging factors fueling Nigeria's insecurity at a security summit in Abuja.
Badagry Youths Protest Mowo-Ikoga Road Neglect, Vow Occupation
Badagry youths protested the deplorable Mowo-Ikoga Road, threatening indefinite occupation if the government fails to start reconstruction by July 1, citing over a decade of neglect.
Police Arrest Two Suspected Cultists, Recover Firearm
Oyo police arrested two suspected cultists, recovering a locally-made pistol and live ammunition in a crackdown on cult violence.
Bishop Urges FG to Rescue Abducted Oyo Pupils
Rt. Rev'd Olufemi Familoni calls on the Federal Government to muster political will and rescue abducted school children and teachers in Oyo State, urging support for local vigilantes.
Police arrest suspected bandits’ logistics supplier
Kwara Police arrest a man suspected of supplying logistics to bandits. Items recovered include cigarettes and food supplies. Investigation ongoing.
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Kwara Police Dismantle Bandit Logistics Network
Kwara State Police Command has dismantled a logistics network supplying bandits, arresting a key suspect after weeks of surveillance. The operation targets support chains crucial to criminal groups.
Nigerian-American Arrested for $320,000 Car Fraud
EFCC arrests Nigerian-American Adegoke Oluwatobi Adams for alleged $320,000 vehicle import fraud targeting Nigerians. Two victims paid for a luxury Mercedes-Benz that was never delivered.
Mother of 3 Jailed 10 Years for Stabbing Neighbour in Abuja
An Abuja High Court sentenced 27-year-old mother of three, Immaculate Chukwudi, to 10 years imprisonment for stabbing her 18-year-old neighbour to death in Kubwa.
Court Sentences 37-Year-Old to Death for Nyanya Bomb Blast
A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Zakaria Garba to death by hanging for his role in the 2014 Nyanya Motor Park bombings that killed over 70 people. He also received life imprisonment and other terms.
Oba of Benin Summons Native Doctors, Priests Over Security
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has summoned native doctors and traditional priests for an urgent meeting on June 23 to address worsening security in Edo State, including kidnapping and cult violence.
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Senator Dickson's Aide Zamani Tanko Dies in Abuja Accident
Zamani Tanko, a trusted aide to Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, died in a road accident in Abuja. Peter Obi and other leaders mourned and visited Dickson.
Bandit Kin Jailed 40 Years for Terrorism Support
A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi to 40 years each for aiding bandit leader Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo through phone calls and concealing his activities.
Oshiomhole: Rivalry Hurts Intelligence, Security
Senator Adams Oshiomhole warns that persistent rivalry among Nigerian security agencies severely undermines intelligence sharing and hampers the fight against terrorism and banditry.
Anambra Native Doctor Granted N50m Bail, Banned from Press
An Anambra High Court granted N50m bail to native doctor Ikechukwu Ezenagu, with conditions including a ban on speaking to the press during his trial for violating the Anambra Homeland Security Law.
Ex-Officer Charged with 113 Felonies for Leaking Drug Ring Info
A former Florida juvenile probation officer, Crystal Lawson, faces 113 felony counts for allegedly leaking confidential law enforcement data to a drug trafficking ring, compromising investigations.
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Lagos Mother Arrested for Injuring Son with Blade
Lagos DSVA arrests a mother for using a blade to injure her 8-year-old son in Alakuko. The child was rescued, and the case is in court.
FCT Police Chief Personally Tackles Suburb Crime
FCT Police Commissioner Mohammed Sanusi directs all Area Commanders to focus on city centre as he personally handles suburb security challenges, warning against negligence.
South African woman sentenced to 130 years for cocaine
A 37-year-old South African woman, Asandra Denise, was sentenced to 130 years imprisonment by Sierra Leone's High Court for cocaine possession, dealing, importing, and transporting 5.4 kg of cocaine.
Tricycle ticket seller gets death for robbery in Akwa Ibom
Iboro Sunday Akpan, a tricycle ticket seller, was sentenced to death by hanging for armed robbery and life imprisonment for attempted murder by an Akwa Ibom State High Court.
Iran Recloses Strait of Hormuz Over US Presence, Israel Tensions
Iran has again closed the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of violating a peace agreement by not fully lifting the blockade and citing Israel's refusal to withdraw from southern Lebanon.
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Fraudsters Stole N134bn from Banks and Customers: CBN
CBN data reveals banks and customers lost N134.48 billion to fraud from 2020 to 2025, with a major internal case driving 2024 losses to N52.26 billion.
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