The DSS has finally arraigned Abdulmalik Obadaki, the suspected mastermind behind the 2012 Deeper Life Church attack in Kogi that killed 19 worshippers. He faces terrorism charges. Read the full details of the case.
Tears flowed as 12 miners killed by suspected herdsmen were buried in Plateau State. The attack in Atosoh community has left many missing. Read the full report on the tragic incident.
Sujimoto Group unveils a ₦20 trillion integrated plan combining fortified border security with large-scale agriculture to combat Nigeria's insecurity. The strategy aims to tackle terrorism and banditry by linking safety with economic growth.
President Tinubu unveils a sweeping counterterrorism doctrine, listing armed groups, kidnappers, enablers, and complicit leaders as terrorists. Read the full list and implications.
A fire incident at the Federal Inland Revenue Service office in Abuja's Wuse Zone 5 was swiftly contained. No casualties reported. Read the full details.
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HURIWA condemns the Nigerian Army for the killing of Ugochukwu Oghenekaro Bonny in Warri, calls for an independent investigation and warns against militarisation of civilian spaces. Justice is a test for the military.
A female LAWMA street sweeper was killed by a commercial bus driver reversing illegally on a Lagos expressway. The driver fled but was caught by LASTMA. Read the full report.
A female Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) street sweeper was fatally struck by a commercial bus reversing unlawfully on Meran Road. LASTMA apprehended the fleeing driver. Read details of this preventable tragedy.
Unknown assailants open fire on herders in Jos South LGA, killing 13 cows. Community leaders call for a thorough security investigation into the unprovoked attack.
Nigerian Army troops in Borno intercepted two vans carrying weapons and vital supplies for ISWAP terrorists. Read the full details of the intelligence-led operation and the items recovered.
Borno Police deploy EOD, tactical teams for President Tinubu's visit. Vehicular restrictions in Maiduguri. Full security details inside.
Susan Avalon, 48, faces murder charges after allegedly shooting both her ex-husbands in separate broad-daylight attacks. Police say bitter custody battles may have been the motive. Read the shocking details.
Iran carries out death sentence against man convicted of espionage for Israel's Mossad. Details on the case and escalating regional tensions. Read the full report.
Borno Police deploy EOD units & tactical teams ahead of President Tinubu's visit. Expect traffic diversions in Maiduguri. Full details on security arrangements inside.
Victims' families welcome DSS re-arrest and swift arraignment of Abdulmalik Obadaki, the suspected mastermind of the 2012 Otite church attack that killed 19. Justice adjourned to 2026.
Police Supernumerary Chief Superintendent Olatokunbo Edun urges the government to fund and equip the Nigeria Police Force to global standards, citing her positive experience with Chinese police.
Former UN Human Rights Envoy, Prof. Uchenna Emelonye, urges Nigerian Senate to strengthen security institutions, not expand capital punishment laws, to effectively combat kidnapping and banditry.
Lagos State government warns community silence fuels pipeline vandalism and explosions. Officials urge residents to report illegal activities for collective safety. Read more.
LASEMA revitalises Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs) across Lagos to strengthen grassroots disaster preparedness ahead of the festive season. Residents urged to act responsibly.
Gunmen abducted nine persons in Kogi's Olamaboro LGA, including a family heading to a burial. Residents urge deployment of drones and police helicopters for rescue. Read more.
Operation HADIN KAI troops repel terrorists in Bitta, Borno, killing several and recovering weapons. Air strikes disrupt escape. Read the full report.
President Bola Tinubu charges new AFCSC Jaji graduates to spearhead Nigeria's security transformation against complex threats. Read his full message on discipline and patriotism.
Benin Republic & Seamfix launch ePass, a digital platform for citizens abroad to renew passports online from 80+ countries. No embassy visits needed. #DigitalIdentity
Nigeria Customs Service Ogun 1 Command intercepts drugs, rice, and petrol worth over N2bn, handing cannabis to NDLEA. Acting CAC Oladapo Afeni vows continued vigilance.
Hexaguard Limited launches Veriphye, a digital platform to combat phone theft and device fraud in Nigeria. It uses IMEI verification to secure the mobile ecosystem and boost consumer confidence.
Nigerian Army troops, with DSS, arrested a gunrunner and seized a large cache of arms in Bokkos and Mangu, Plateau State. The operation aims to ensure a peaceful Christmas season. Read more.
The Obaro of Kabba and CAN have suspended all church services in Kabba/Bunu LGA, Kogi State, due to credible threats of bandit attacks. This follows recent kidnappings and a church invasion.
Armed men storm Inele-Ugoh village in Kogi, kidnapping nine. Residents plead for aerial surveillance as ground troops search forests. Read more on the security crisis.