The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed allegations of extortion against its Task Force operatives, describing a viral video as misleading. Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh detailed the incident involving a motorist who resisted arrest.
The Festival Town Residents Association in FESTAC Town, Lagos, calls on residents to actively participate in environmental sanitation, security vigilance, and infrastructure protection during a community meeting addressing growing concerns.
A businessman testified in a Lagos court, alleging a former bank manager plotted to kidnap him and defrauded him of over N100 million in a fake loan deal, with the trial adjourned to July 2026.
Advocates for Children and Vulnerable Persons Network calls on Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development to urgently intervene and provide shelter for a seven-year-old girl allegedly brutalised by her father and stepmother.
NAPTIP's Niger State Command rescued six child trafficking victims, including twin babies, and arrested seven suspects. The operation involved deception by alleged government officials and sales through a nurse.
A fatal auto accident in Ajah, Lagos, involving a HOWO truck and a Suzuki Korope bus has claimed four lives and left four others with severe injuries. Emergency responders, including LASTMA and FRSC, swiftly intervened to rescue victims and manage the sce
NDLEA operatives arrested a 74-year-old man at Abuja airport with 11kg of cocaine concealed in balloons and foil. Additional raids across Nigeria led to multiple drug seizures and arrests.
Edo State has moved from first to third place in irregular migration returnees, with Kano and Lagos now leading, according to IOM Nigeria. Awareness campaigns have contributed to this shift.
A violent confrontation erupted between soldiers and youths in Obubra, Cross River State, over the alleged seizure of tin ore, resulting in at least four injuries and prompting a security crackdown.
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria urges the Federal Government to adopt a new national security doctrine following deadly ambushes in Plateau State that killed soldiers, vigilantes, and civilians.
The Bayelsa State Government will today arraign six suspects, including a correctional officer, for the alleged kidnapping and murder of estate agent Richard Ekpebu over a land deal.
Lagos State mandates elevator registration by March 31, 2026, to curb mechanical failures in high-rises. The Safety Commission warns of shutdowns for non-compliance, aiming to enhance safety in the rapidly growing urban landscape.
Plateau State government has issued an alert to residents of Kanam Local Council regarding a military operation against bandits in the Garga axis, following a deadly ambush that resulted in casualties, including security personnel and vigilantes.
The Nigerian Army and IPOB are embroiled in a dispute regarding the authenticity of recovered IEDs in Imo State, with the army inviting media for verification to counter alleged propaganda.
Severe flooding in Kenya has claimed at least 62 lives, with heavy rains causing widespread destruction in Nairobi and other regions. Authorities warn of ongoing risks and urge evacuations.
The Nigerian Navy Ship VICTORY has transferred two suspected military impersonators to the police in Calabar. The suspects were arrested for posing as navy personnel with fake IDs and uniforms.
The Borno State Police Command has initiated a strategic review of security in border communities and black spot areas to enhance vigilance and protect lives and property.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's free medical outreach for police officers under Zone 2 Command has been praised for improving personnel efficiency and welfare, with over 1,000 officers benefiting from eye care and health screenings.
The Nigerian Police Force announces a forensic investigation into the Osogbo shooting, collaborating with customs to ensure justice and transparency in the case.
Security expert Busayo Mogaji applauds IGP Olatunji Disu for tactical leadership against crime, citing operations in Kwara and legislative clarity on police tenure under the amended Police Act.
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre warns that Islamophobia is a growing threat to Nigeria's peace, urging government, media, and citizens to combat religious prejudice and discrimination.
The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended Giwa Sodiq in connection with a violent confrontation in Asalu Community, Lalupon, Ibadan, which resulted in the death of Kehinde, also known as 'Ogo Ojigbo.' Authorities are pursuing other suspects and urging
Oyo State Police Command operatives and local vigilantes thwarted a highway robbery attempt on the Ogbomoso-Ilorin Expressway, arresting one suspect and recovering a diesel-laden tanker after a gun duel.
Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan cautions Nigerians against a manipulated viral video falsely showing her endorsing a fraudulent investment platform, urging vigilance against online scams.
Niger State Governor Muhammad Umaru Bago discloses that 500,000 residents have been forced from their homes due to terrorist activities, with many now scattered across neighboring states and Benin Republic.
Justice advocates for late singer Mohbad have petitioned the Nigeria Police Force to investigate alleged cyberbullying by a Germany-based TikToker, citing defamation and unlawful data processing targeting their members and families.
Multiple explosions struck Maiduguri on March 16, 2026, following an overnight attack on a military post, with incidents reported at key locations including a hospital and market.
The Nigerian Police Force will deploy forensic methods to investigate the Osun shooting, working with Customs to ensure justice. Suspects are in custody as evidence undergoes analysis.
Oyo State Police arrest a suspect in a fatal altercation in Ibadan's Asalu Community, while also foiling a cattle rustling operation and apprehending four suspects in Ado-Awaye.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has charged Oluokun Gabriel Adekola, a former convict, with stealing N12 million. He pleaded guilty in Lagos court, with sentencing set for March 2026.