LSSTF Launches Team to Monitor Security Assets in Lagos
LSSTF CEO Dr Ayo Ogunsan inaugurates a monitoring team to track vehicles and assets for the RRS, ensuring transparency and accountability in Lagos security funding. Read more.
Category : Security
Buni Orders Tight Security for Yuletide in Yobe
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.
Edo CP Commissions Ultra-Modern Police Post at UBTH
Edo State Police Commissioner Monday Agbonika commissions a new, fully-equipped police post at UBTH to enhance security for patients, staff, and visitors. Read more on this critical safety upgrade.
Multiple explosions cause panic in Auchi, Edo State
Multiple explosions rocked Auchi, Edo State, destroying properties worth millions. Eyewitnesses suggest a coordinated attack. Read the latest details and official response.
Fuel Tanker Crash, Explosion Rocks Benin-Auchi Road
A petrol tanker crash and explosion on the Benin-Auchi road in Edo State has led to multiple fatalities and widespread fire damage. Get the latest details on this tragic incident.
Kidnapping Attempt in Kogi Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
A kidnapping attempt on Ejule-Olamaboro Road, Kogi, turned fatal as bandits opened fire, causing a crash. One confirmed dead, two rescued. Security operatives are on the trail.
Army Recovers Corpse, Weapons After Taraba Ambush
Troops recover a soldier's body and weapons in Taraba after an ambush. Search continues for one missing personnel as the Army vows to sustain operations. Read the full details.
Families Write Tinubu, Demand Probe Over Bandit's Confessions
Families torn apart by Northwest banditry demand President Tinubu investigate ex-governors named by Bello Turji. They seek justice and an end to impunity. Read their urgent plea.
EFCC Arrests 5 'Babalawos' With Counterfeit $3.4M, €280K
Nigeria's EFCC arrests five herbalists in Osun and Lagos for fraud involving counterfeit dollars and euros. Suspects promised spiritual currency conjuring. Full story.
States Where Bandits Attacked on Christmas Day
A detailed look at the tragic Christmas Day attacks across Benue, Plateau, Borno, and Adamawa states, where gunmen killed hundreds. Explore the security lapses and ongoing threats.
Two Killed in Lagos Truck Crash After Brake Failure
Two commuters died and three were critically injured after a speeding truck's brakes failed, causing a multi-vehicle pile-up in Lagos. The driver fled the scene. Read details.
EFCC Arrests Herbalists with Counterfeit Millions
EFCC operatives arrest five herbalists in Osun and Lagos with counterfeit $3.4m and €280k. The syndicate defrauded victims of millions under pretence of spiritual cleansing. Read the full details.
12 Killed in Plateau Mining Site Attack
Suspected herdsmen killed 12 artisanal miners and abducted three in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Community leaders urge security action amid Christmas season warnings.
German MPs approve €50bn military spending spree
German lawmakers greenlight a historic €50 billion in defence purchases, ramping up military readiness as Russia's threat grows and US commitments waver. Read the full details.
12 Killed in Plateau Mining Site Attack
Gunmen attacked a mining site in Plateau State's Barkin Ladi LGA, killing 12. Many are missing as security concerns rise. Governor Mutfwang pledges action.
Kano Governor Yusuf Responds to Border Banditry
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf visits attacked border towns, pledges military support, vehicles, and trenches to restore peace in Kano. Read the full security strategy.
CDS: Innovation Vital for Military Edge Against Terror
Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Olufemi Oluyede urges transformation and innovation to secure Nigeria against evolving threats. High-level seminar explores pathways.
Dangote Mixer Truck Crash in Lagos Claims 2 Lives
A Dangote cement mixer truck caused a fatal multi-vehicle crash in Lagos's Meiran area. Two dead, three critically injured. LASTMA confirms brake failure and speeding as causes.
Teen's Neo-Nazi School Attack Leaves Child Dead in Russia
A 15-year-old student in Russia, armed and wearing neo-Nazi slogans, stabbed a 10-year-old to death after a failed search for his teacher. Read the shocking details of the attack.
NLC, Sowore Protest Over Insecurity Despite Tinubu's Plea
NLC and civil society led by Joe Ajaero and Omoyele Sowore protest nationwide over Nigeria's security crisis, ignoring President Tinubu's appeal. Details inside.
Two Arrested for Telecom Vandalism in Osun
Osun NSCDC arrests a driver and scrap dealer for vandalising telecom sites in Eripa and Otan Ayegbaju, recovering stolen batteries. Two suspects remain at large. Read more.
Bandits Plan Christmas Attacks in 4 Nigerian States
A humanitarian group warns of planned Christmas Day attacks in Plateau, Nasarawa, Benue, and Kaduna. DSS confirms intelligence, preventive measures underway. Read details.
Man Arrested for Defrauding Patients at ATBUTH
ATBUTH management apprehends a man for allegedly extorting N45,000 from a gunshot victim's relatives. Hospital warns public against fraudsters. Read more.
Nigeria's Female Drug Users Face Huge Treatment Gap
UN report reveals 25% of Nigeria's drug users are women, but only 1 in 20 get treatment. Drug use in Africa could surge 40% by 2030, posing a major health crisis.
Court Orders Detention of Ship, Crew Over Cocaine Seizure
NDLEA secures a 14-day court order to detain MV San Anthonio and its international crew after seizing 25.5kg of cocaine at Apapa port. Agency vows to block Nigeria's use as a drug hub.
Cross River Enforces Vehicle Colours from Jan 31
Cross River State mandates all commercial vehicles to adopt state-approved colours and security numbers by January 31, 2026. Non-compliance will attract sanctions. The move aims to boost safety and uniformity.
Quarry Blast Causes Panic on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway
A powerful explosion from Eminent Quarry rocked communities near the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State, causing widespread panic and raising serious safety concerns. Residents demand immediate government action.
Elderly man arrested for defrauding ATBUTH patient
ATBUTH Bauchi's SERVICOM unit arrested an impostor who swindled a gunshot victim's relatives of N45,000. Management warns the public against fraudsters and reiterates zero tolerance for extortion. Report any suspicious activity.
Bovi: Peller Could Spend 1 Year in Jail for Suicide Attempt
Comedian Bovi explains the legal jeopardy facing TikToker Peller after his arrest. Nigerian law criminalizes attempted suicide, with a potential one-year prison sentence. Read more.
Northern Leaders Initiate Christian-Muslim Reconciliation
Northern elders, led by Hakeem Baba-Ahmed and Prof. Yusuf Usman, have visited CAN and JNI offices across 19 northern states to foster peace amid rising tensions. Read the full story.
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