US Congressman Riley Moore reiterates his call for decentralizing Nigeria's police force, urging state governments to take greater responsibility for local security amid ongoing extremist attacks in the Middle Belt region.
Katsina State Police Command has apprehended Hadiza Ibrahim, a 27-year-old suspected serial shoplifter, recovering stolen merchandise valued at over N10 million from her residence following a tip-off.
A Secret Service agent accidentally shot himself in the leg while escorting former First Lady Jill Biden at Philadelphia International Airport. The agent sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
A 30-year-old man, Oforbuike Damian, has been remanded in prison for allegedly stabbing his mother to death after she refused to bathe him in Ebonyi State. The case has been adjourned to April 9, 2026.
Police in Anambra have detained evangelist Favour Ezani, accused of impregnating a 16-year-old girl brought for prayers. The suspect confessed and attempted to abort the pregnancy with herbs.
The Federal Government has destroyed over 2,800 illicit firearms in Abuja as part of efforts to combat violent crime and terrorism. The National Security Adviser highlighted the threat of arms proliferation.
A US Justice Department official confirms Iran-linked hackers breached FBI Director Kash Patel's personal inbox, publishing photographs and documents online. The Handala Hack Team claimed responsibility for the cyberattack.
The Defence Headquarters refutes claims that the Armed Forces prioritize leniency for repentant terrorists over justice for victims, clarifying Operation Safe Corridor's role in deradicalization.
Oluwasegun Sanni, a 19-year-old Nigerian student at Mount Saint Charles Academy in Rhode Island, faces second-degree sexual assault charges after allegedly assaulting an underage female student.
Nigerian troops, in collaboration with hunters, intercepted a 23-year-old suspect transporting motorcycle spare parts for terrorists in Kaga LGA, Borno State, following credible intelligence.
Tijani Fatai has officially taken over as the 42nd Commissioner of Police for Lagos State, replacing CP Olohundare Jimoh. The appointment was announced by the Lagos Police Command, highlighting Fatai's extensive career and commitment to enhancing security
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Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa Oluyede faces criticism after suggesting Nigeria should offer terrorists repentance opportunities, citing biblical parables during a military lecture in Abuja.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has equipped all state commands with drones, body cameras, and tactical gear. Commandant General Professor Audi Abubakar warned that indiscipline will attract severe sanctions during the corps' annual strategic
Brigadier General Lawal Bature Mohammed (rtd), former commander of Zamfara Community Protection Guards, has passed away after surviving a bandit ambush last year. He was receiving medical treatment abroad.
Winifred Ogbuja has publicly responded to allegations that she refused to cooperate in the investigation into the death of her cousin Ochanya Ogbanje. She states she was a 12-year-old boarding school student at the time and did not witness any abuse.
Joe Green, an Oklahoma man with a 'f**k the police' tattoo on his forehead, was arrested by Harrah Police for obstruction and interfering with official process. He has a lengthy criminal history dating back to 1999.
A Nigerian woman, Amy George, reveals how her house help was caught on camera adding a mysterious substance to her family's food just eight days after starting work, claiming it was 'talk and do' from her uncle.
A civic group praises the Nigerian Armed Forces for improved security operations in the North Central, crediting leadership and coordination for reducing banditry and attacks.
Assistant Inspector-General Olohundare Moshood Jimoh has urged cooperation for new Lagos CP Tijani Olayiwola Fatai, who pledges proactive policing and enhanced security with seven new divisions approved.
Alen Zheng, charged with planting an IED at MacDill Air Force Base, fled to China. His sister, Ann Mary Zheng, allegedly aided his escape and faces federal charges as the investigation continues.
The Nigerian Communications Commission introduces TIRMS, a platform enabling banks and telecoms to identify numbers linked to fraud, with new rules for SIM deactivation and data submission.
The Development Agenda for Western Nigeria (DAWN) Commission has partnered with security experts and media practitioners to create an operational framework for establishing state police in the South West region, aiming to address rising kidnapping and ban
Iran claims over one million soldiers are ready to counter a potential US ground invasion, with youth enlisting in droves. The US considers sending more troops amid tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency issues urgent warning about crystal methamphetamine ('Ice' or 'Mkpuru Mmiri'), describing it as more dangerous than cocaine and heroin with severe addiction risks.
Israel's army chief has issued a stark warning that the military could collapse without urgent action on severe manpower shortages, linked to stalled conscription laws for the ultra-Orthodox community.
The UK Ministry of Defence has released a comprehensive list of prohibited social media posts for 2026, targeting offensive language, misinformation, and political bias to ensure safe online engagement.
Residents of Ogbagi-Akoko in Ondo State express fury after a suspected phone thief physically attacked their traditional ruler, Oba Victor Adetona Ojo, leaving him injured and hospitalized. The suspect, a frequent palace visitor, is in police custody as i
Borno State Police Command has successfully rescued a 7-year-old boy kidnapped in Maiduguri, arresting five suspects and recovering N1.5 million ransom through digital forensic analysis.
Nigerian troops have arrested a suspected Boko Haram informant in Borno state, seizing items like a mobile phone and charms, as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle insurgent networks in the North-East.
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has presented a detailed 75-page framework for establishing state police to the Senate, aiming to decentralize policing and enhance Nigeria's security architecture.