NDLEA arrests 65-year-old drug kingpin, seizes illicit drugs
NDLEA arrests female kingpin Fatima Ilori, seizes cocaine, skunk, and tramadol across multiple states in major drug busts. Read the full details of the nationwide crackdown.
Category : Security
Tinubu activates military after Niger attack kills 30
President Tinubu orders full military response after terrorists kill 30, abduct many in Niger State. Governor Bago, Atiku, Amnesty Int'l condemn the brutal attacks. Read details.
Pastor Chris Okafor Summoned by Lagos Police
Lagos Police summon Pastor Chris Okafor for questioning over sexual misconduct and public order allegations. Victims assured of protection. Full details inside.
Air Force Arrests 6 Drug Suspects in Lagos, Hands to NDLEA
The Nigerian Air Force has arrested six drug suspects in Lagos and recovered cocaine, codeine, and other narcotics. The suspects were handed over to the NDLEA in a major inter-agency operation. Read the full details.
Plateau Attack: 7 Killed, Army Neutralises 5 Terrorists
Gunmen killed seven in Bong Village, Plateau. Army neutralised five terrorists in Wase. Separate road crash in Langtang claims five lives. Details on the attacks and safety calls.
Army arrests 13, recovers 13 rifles in Delta operation
Nigerian Army troops have arrested a 13-member criminal gang and seized 13 pump-action rifles in Delta State. The operation highlights ongoing security challenges. Read the full details.
Gumi Claims US Plot, Troops Recover Arms, Arrest 13
Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi alleges he was marked for elimination by the US. Meanwhile, Nigerian troops make significant arms recovery and arrests in Borno. Full details inside.
Boat Capsize on Yobe-Jigawa Border Claims 25 Lives
A tragic boat accident on the Kumadugu/Yobe River has left 25 feared dead and 14 missing. Overloading and poor visibility are blamed. Read about the ongoing rescue efforts.
LSSTF Pledges Stronger Security Partnership for Lagos in 2026
Lagos State Security Trust Fund thanks donors for 2025 support, pledges enhanced collaboration to tackle emerging security challenges in Nigeria's economic hub. Join the partnership.
NCoS Debunks TB 'Hotbeds' Report in Custodial Centres
The Nigerian Correctional Service has strongly refuted a report claiming prisons are TB hotbeds. PRO Jane Osuji labels the publication as irresponsible. Read the full statement.
Anambra Youths Beg Soludo for Emergency Over Lilu Killings
Youths in Lilu, Anambra, issue an SOS to Governor Soludo, demanding a state of emergency to end daily killings and abductions. They also call for localizing the 'One Youth, 2 Skills' scheme.
Kalu Urges Peaceful Resolution of Abia North Disputes
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu urges Abia North communities to embrace peace and unity for development. He warns against violence and political overheating ahead of 2027. Read more.
Yoruba Leaders Demand Stronger Defence Against Bandits
Former Afenifere scribe Basorun Seinde Arogbofa and LASU professor Abiodun Akinpelu call for collaboration to protect Yorubaland from insecurity. Read their urgent appeal.
Doctor, Brother Abducted in Edo, Police Confirm
Edo Police confirm the abduction of two brothers, Ibrahim and Tahir Abu, in Auchi. A massive search operation is underway. Read the latest details and official statement.
3 Arrested for ₦18m Cement Diversion in Ibadan
Oyo State Police foil a major cement theft scheme, arresting three suspects and recovering 900 bags of cement. Swift intelligence-led operation prevents loss.
Kasuwan Daji Market Attack: 30 Killed, Many Abducted
Niger State Governor mourns victims of Borgu LGA terrorist attack. Both Muslims and Christians were killed. Security forces are pursuing the attackers to rescue the kidnapped. Read more.
Tinubu Orders Hunt for Kasuwan Daji Attackers
President Tinubu mandates security forces to track down terrorists behind the Kasuwan Daji market attack in Niger State, which left 30 dead and many abducted. Read the full story and the government's response.
POS Operator Shot Dead by Robbers in Edo
Suspected armed robbers killed POS operator Raphael Eletanye, 38, on Murtala Muhammed Way, Benin City. Edo Police confirm the attack and urge public to provide information.
Pastor Chris Okafor Invited by Lagos Police Over Rape Claims
Lagos Police invite Pastor Chris Okafor over alleged rape and sexual offences. He is to report to SCID Panti on January 5, 2026. CP Olohundare Jimoh promises a thorough probe. Read the full story.
Libyan Driver Arrested for Smuggling 9 Nigerian Women
Libyan police arrested a driver for smuggling nine undocumented Nigerian female migrants. The incident occurred at a security checkpoint in Al Jufra. Read the full details.
Gumi: US Marked Me for Elimination in Airstrike
Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi alleges a US plot to assassinate him. He urges Northern leaders to speak out. Full story on the viral claims.
Army Foils Bandits, Kills 3, Arrests 1 in Kogi
Troops of the Nigerian Army 12 Brigade in Lokoja have foiled bandits' movement, killing three and arresting a logistics supplier in coordinated operations across Kogi State. Read the full details.
Armed Gangs Kill 30, Kidnap Many in Niger State
Armed gangs killed more than 30 people and kidnapped others in a brutal raid on Kasuwan Daji village, Niger State. President Tinubu vows justice. Read the full report.
Army destroys criminal armoury, intercepts kingpin's wife in Taraba
Nigerian Army's Operation Whirl Stroke intercepts wife of notorious criminal John Gata, uncovers and destroys large weapons cache in Taraba. Read details of the successful operation.
Fire destroys Mopol 13 office complex in Makurdi
A major fire gutted the Mobile Police 13 unit office complex in Makurdi on Sunday morning. No casualties reported, but the status of the armoury remains undisclosed. Read the full report.
23 Terrorists Killed in NAF Airstrike After Kano Attacks
Nigerian Air Force eliminates 23 bandits in a precision strike as they fled to Katsina. Get the full details of the coordinated military operation here.
Tinubu Orders Security Forces to Hunt Niger Market Attackers
President Bola Tinubu has directed the military, police, and DSS to hunt down terrorists who killed 30 people at a Niger State market. Read the full details of the attack and the government's response.
NCoS Debunks Tuberculosis Outbreak Report in Prisons
The Nigerian Correctional Service refutes a media report claiming prisons are TB 'hotbeds,' citing robust health measures and collaboration with NTBLCP. Read the full statement.
Tinubu Orders Security Dragnet After Niger Attacks
President Tinubu orders manhunt for terrorists after deadly Niger State attacks. Over 40 killed, many abducted. Read the latest on the security crisis and federal response.
Gunmen Demand ₦200m Ransom for Brothers Kidnapped in Edo
Gunmen abducted two brothers in Auchi, Edo State, demanding a ₦200 million ransom. After negotiations, the sum was reduced to ₦100 million. Police and local groups are searching the forests. #Edo #Kidnapping #Security
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