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The Edo State Government (EDSG) has given three Community Youth Leaders popularly known as Okaigheles a seven day ultimatum to appear before the Special Security Squad Code-named “Operation Flush Out Cultist and Kidnappers” over the recent resurgence of Cultism in Benin City. A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Governor, Dr….
The Federal Government has filed a three-count charge against former governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai over the alleged interception of communications belonging to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. Last week, El-Rufai claimed in an interview that he and other unnamed individuals listened to conversations from Ribadu’s phone after it was tapped by…
The Edo State Police Command says it has dealt a major blow to criminal networks in the state, with the arrest of 129 suspected criminals and rescue of 30 kidnapped victims in intelligence-led operations. The Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika, disclosed this recently while briefing journalists in Benin City. He said the operations, conducted…
Ahead of the February 21 Area Council elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has rolled out extensive security arrangements, assuring voters of protection against intimidation, violence and electoral malpractice. FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, gave the assurance in Abuja while…
Violent conflicts across Nigeria claimed at least 4,654 lives in 2025, while 3,141 people were kidnapped in 1,274 separate incidents nationwide, according to the Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database 2025 released by Nextier Advisory Ltd. on Wednesday. The report, a partnership between Nextier, and SPRONG Programme, titled “Nigeria Security and Conflict Outlook 2026: When Capability Meets…
By Uko Etim, Uyo Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have raided a criminal hideout at Ifiayong Usuk Village in Uruan LGA, recovering a locally made pistol, live cartridge, and suspected illicit drugs.The operation, carried out on February 10, 2026, was based on credible intelligence and led to the arrest of one suspect,…
President Bola Tinubu has assured Nigerians that his administration will conquer the threats posed by terrorists and bandits in the country. He made the assurance during his opening remarks at the ongoing National Executive Council conference on Inclusive Growth and Sustainable National Development. “And I am leaving here again to further find means to strengthen…
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has strongly condemned the continued killing of innocent citizens in parts of the country, describing the attacks as senseless and unacceptable, while calling for urgent, long-term solutions to address insecurity, especially in rural communities. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Institute stressed that sustainable peace cannot…
President Bola Tinubu on Sunday received a high-level delegation from the United States Africa Command led by its Commander, Gen Dagvin Anderson, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Sunday’s meeting comes amid intensified security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States, following the Christmas Day airstrikes on terrorist camps in Sokoto State. The State House media…
By Uko EtimOperatives of the Akwa Ibom Police Command have arrest of 23 suspects and seized a large quantities of suspected illicit drugs during a coordinated raid at Ibaka Fishing Port in Mbo Local Government Area of the State.The operation, carried out between 9:40 p.m. on February 5 and 12:15 a.m. on February 6, 2025,…