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Katsina Bans Jerrycan Fuel Sales to Cripple Bandits Network Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda addressing stakeholders on new security measures, including fuel restrictions, POS centre closures and motorcycle bans to combat banditry and kidnapping

Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda addressing stakeholders on new security measures, including fuel restrictions, POS centre closures and motorcycle bans to combat banditry and kidnapping

Katsina Bans Jerrycan Fuel Sales to Cripple Bandits Network

Julian June 16, 2026

The Katsina State Government has introduced stringent security measures aimed at dismantling the logistical and financial networks...

Army Arrests 46 Suspected Illegal Immigrants in Ogun Nigerian soldiers during counterinsurgency operations in Borno State against Boko Haram and ISWAP

Nigerian soldiers during counterinsurgency operations in Borno State against Boko Haram and ISWAP

Army Arrests 46 Suspected Illegal Immigrants in Ogun

Julian June 15, 2026

The Nigerian Army, working with other security agencies, has arrested 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun State....

Police Foil Kidnap Attempt in Abuja, Recover AK-47 Armed police operatives responding to a kidnap attempt in the Byazhin area of Abuja.

Police Foil Kidnap Attempt in Abuja, Recover AK-47

Julian June 5, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has foiled a kidnap attempt in Abuja’s Byazhin area, rescued...

Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Fake Kidnapping Video Along Owode-Idiroko Road IGP Olatunji Disu standing with police officers during a memorial parade in Abuja honouring 17 slain PMF officers from a Yobe terrorist attack.

IGP Olatunji Disu standing with police officers during a memorial parade in Abuja honouring 17 slain PMF officers from a Yobe terrorist attack.

Police Arrest Man Over Alleged Fake Kidnapping Video Along Owode-Idiroko Road

Julian June 4, 2026

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Johnson Elleh for allegedly producing and...

Yobe Terror Attack: IGP Honours 17 Slain Officers IGP Olatunji Disu standing with police officers during a memorial parade in Abuja honouring 17 slain PMF officers from a Yobe terrorist attack.

Yobe Terror Attack: IGP Honours 17 Slain Officers

Julian May 19, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has honoured 17 Police Mobile Force officers killed in a terrorist...

Army Establishes New Brigades, Battalions to Strengthen Security Operations Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu speaks on new brigades, battalions and security operations during a military conference in Abuja.

Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shuaibu speaks on new brigades, battalions and security operations during a military conference in Abuja.

Army Establishes New Brigades, Battalions to Strengthen Security Operations

Julian May 18, 2026

The Nigerian Army has established new brigades, battalions and operational units across six states as part of...

IGP Disu Engages UN, Foreign Missions on Police Reform Agenda Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu in a meeting with international development partners and diplomats at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu in a meeting with international development partners and diplomats at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

IGP Disu Engages UN, Foreign Missions on Police Reform Agenda

Julian May 13, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has engaged international development partners and diplomatic missions in Abuja as...

NDLEA Intercepts N16.9bn Opioids, Uncovers 4.3m Tramadol in Lagos NDLEA operatives during an intelligence-led raid on residential warehouses in Lagos where millions of tramadol and codeine units worth N16.9 billion were seized.

NDLEA operatives during an intelligence-led raid on residential warehouses in Lagos where millions of tramadol and codeine units worth N16.9 billion were seized.

NDLEA Intercepts N16.9bn Opioids, Uncovers 4.3m Tramadol in Lagos

Julian April 29, 2026

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted illicit pharmaceutical opioids valued at N16.9 billion in...

Navy Dismisses Rating for Disobedience, AWOL After Probe Nigerian Navy

Navy Dismisses Rating for Disobedience, AWOL After Probe

Aremu Toyeebaht April 28, 2026

The Nigerian Navy has dismissed a rating identified as SMMEA UMA TU E5618 after confirming breaches of...

Military Inaugurates Court-Martial to Try 36 For Alleged Coup Plot Nigerian soldiers securing court-martial venue in Abuja

Military Inaugurates Court-Martial to Try 36 For Alleged Coup Plot

Julian April 24, 2026

The Nigerian military has began the trial of 36 personnel accused of plotting to overthrow the administration...

Tinubu Pushes Urgent Social Security Reforms In West Africa Officials at the ISSA West Africa Technical Seminar in Abuja as Nigeria pushes for inclusive and digitally-driven social security systems.

Officials at the ISSA West Africa Technical Seminar in Abuja as Nigeria pushes for inclusive and digitally-driven social security systems.

Tinubu Pushes Urgent Social Security Reforms In West Africa

Agboola Victor April 22, 2026

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for urgent reforms to strengthen social security systems across West Africa,...

Gunmen Kill Woman, Daughter, Abduct Three in Ondo Poultry Farm Residents flee after suspected bandits attacked a church and communities in Kogi State.