Army Launches Affordable Housing Scheme for Soldiers in Ibadan
Chief of Army Staff Lt-Gen Waidi Shaibu commissions 60-unit AHOOAS housing estate in Ibadan, boosting troop welfare and post-service stability. Read more on this key welfare initiative.
Category : Security
Marwa: School Drug Tests to Curb Youth Substance Abuse
NDLEA boss Brig.-Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd) defends new compulsory drug tests for students, calling it a strategic move to protect youths. Learn about the partnership with Taraba State University.
Police arrest armed robbery suspect with two rifles in Ogun
Ogun State Police arrest Segun Adenekan, alias 'Expensive', for illegal possession of firearms after he brandished weapons during a dispute. Investigation ongoing to trace gun source. Report suspicious activities.
Navy Hands Over 58 Bags of Smuggled Rice to Customs
Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT has transferred 58 seized bags of foreign parboiled rice to Customs. The interception highlights ongoing efforts to curb smuggling in Lagos waters.
Northern CAN Gives Food Aid to 1,000 Kaduna Families
Northern CAN has distributed rice, beans, and other food items to 1,000 vulnerable households in Kaduna's Chikun and Kajuru communities. The Christmas intervention aims to ease hardship for victims of banditry, widows, and orphans.
All Niger Catholic school kidnap victims freed
The final group of pupils and teachers abducted from St. Mary's school in Niger State have been released. Read the full story of their rescue and reunion with families.
Herdsmen Kill 2 in Fresh Attack on Benue Community
Suspected armed herdsmen have killed two persons and left several missing in an attack on Mbamar community, Benue State. Residents lament lack of security.
FCCPC Issues Festive Warning on Transport Fare Hikes
The FCCPC clarifies that seasonal transport fare increases are not illegal but warns operators against exploitative practices. Consumers urged to report unfair pricing.
130 More Kidnapped Niger Pupils Released
Nigerian authorities secure release of 130 Catholic schoolchildren kidnapped in November. All captives now free, ending a weeks-long crisis that revived memories of Chibok.
130 Niger Catholic School Pupils Released After Kidnapping
The final group of 130 kidnapped pupils from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Niger State have been freed. Authorities credit sustained security pressure for the successful release. Read the full details.
Troops Kill 21 Boko Haram Fighters in Borno Ambush
Nigerian Army troops, in a joint operation, ambushed and killed 21 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, disrupting a major logistics convoy. Read the full details of the successful counter-terrorism operation.
Bandit Leader Buzu Beheaded by CJTF in Zamfara
CJTF and local vigilante groups eliminate notorious bandit leader Kachalla Isuhu Buzu in Zamfara, sparking celebrations. Read the full story on the security breakthrough.
Drone Strike Kills 10 in Sudan's Darfur Market
A drone attack on a market in Sudan's North Darfur state killed 10 people, as fighting intensifies and aid workers are evacuated from the famine-hit city of Kadugli. Read the latest on the escalating conflict.
Tinubu Applauds DSS Boss for Embracing Press Freedom
President Bola Tinubu commends DSS DG Oluwatosin Ajayi for transforming the agency's relationship with the media. The IPI Nigeria award highlights a move from intimidation to constructive engagement. Read the full story.
Police arrest suspected armed robber, recover firearms in Ogun
Ogun State Police arrest Adenekan Segun, alias 'Expensive', in Abeokuta. Two pump-action rifles recovered. CP Lanre Ogunlowo commends swift response, urges public vigilance.
Macron Announces New French Nuclear Aircraft Carrier
French President Macron approves construction of a new, larger nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to replace the Charles de Gaulle, announcing the move during a visit to French troops in the UAE.
FCCPC Warns Against Arbitrary Yuletide Fare Hikes
The FCCPC warns road transporters against unexplained fare increases during Christmas travel. Consumers urged to confirm fares, keep receipts, and report violations.
FCCPC Cautions Transporters Against Arbitrary Fare Hike
The FCCPC warns road transporters against unexplained fare increases during Yuletide travel. Consumers urged to report unfair practices. Read details and how to complain.
Man Sentenced to Death for Murder in Bayelsa
Joseph Fekala sentenced to death for murdering Kate Oguoh over N50,000 dispute. Justice Eradiri dismissed insanity plea. Read the full court details.
Female Drug Kingpin Arrested with Cocaine in Children's Room
NDLEA operatives arrest a key female drug cartel member in Lagos, recovering 23.50kg of cocaine worth over N5 billion from her children's room. Read the full story of the ongoing crackdown.
Australia Probes Security After Bondi Beach Attack
PM Albanese orders review of police and intelligence services after a deadly ISIS-inspired shooting at a Jewish festival in Sydney. A father-son duo is accused.
FRSC Boosts Presence on Abuja-Lokoja Road to Ease Traffic
FRSC deploys more personnel and tow trucks on the busy Abuja-Lokoja Road to combat severe traffic congestion and ensure motorist safety during the festive season. Cooperate with officials for smoother travel.
12 Christians Killed in Plateau Mining Site Attack
Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo releases names of 12 Christians murdered by terrorists in Plateau State mining attack. Details on the victims and urgent calls for justice.
FUO Graduate Killed in Bayelsa Cult Clash, Police Investigate
A Federal University Otuoke graduate was shot dead in a suspected cult clash in Bayelsa. Police confirm the incident and have launched an investigation. Read the full story.
Air Force Compensates Sokoto Airstrike Victims
The Nigerian Air Force has finally handed over compensation to families affected by the December 2024 accidental strike in Sokoto. The move follows criticism over civilian casualties in anti-bandit operations. Read the full report.
21 ISWAP Terrorists Killed in Borno Clash
Nigerian Army troops and CJTF neutralized 21 ISWAP terrorists in a fierce gun battle along Damboa-Maiduguri Road. Read the full details of the operation.
Nigerian pleads guilty to US firearm fraud
Laurel Echezonam, a 25-year-old Nigerian, pleaded guilty to lying about his immigration status to buy a firearm in Mississippi. He faces up to 10 years in prison. Read the full details.
5 Fake Vigilantes Arrested for Robbery in Anambra
Anambra Police arrest five men posing as vigilante operatives to rob residents in Awka. Two pump-action guns and a shuttle bus recovered. Read details.
American Divorcee Kills Two Ex-Husbands in One Day
A 51-year-old Florida woman, Susan Avalon, is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing both of her ex-husbands on the same day. Authorities reveal chilling details of the crimes. Read the full story.
Doris Ogala Accuses Pastor Chris Okafor of Fraud
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala makes explosive claims in a podcast clip, alleging Pastor Chris Okafor used his church account to receive $60,000 from fraudsters and detailing how she stopped his Interpol arrest. Read the full story and see netizens' reacti
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