Category: Security
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LAGOS POLICE ORDER FORENSIC PROBE INTO DEATH OF FORMER ONDO GOV CANDIDATE BAMIDELE AKINGBOYE
Investigation launched after disturbing photo sparks doubts about cause of death. Lagos Police Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh has directed a discreet forensic investigation into former Ondo governorship candidate Bamidele Akingboye’s death following social media images suggesting bruises on his head. The probe aims to clarify circumstances after initial reports of a peaceful death at his Lagos…
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US, EGYPT, SAUDI ARABIA, UAE PUSH FOR PEACE IN SUDAN CONFLICT
Ministers unite to end Sudan’s devastating civil war with calls for ceasefire, humanitarian aid, and inclusive governance. Foreign ministers of the US, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and UAE held talks to resolve Sudan’s violent 2023 conflict, which sparked a severe humanitarian crisis and regional instability. They emphasised Sudan’s sovereignty, called for a humanitarian truce leading to…
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UN MARKS 24 YEARS SINCE 9/11, REAFFIRMS SOLIDARITY WITH NEW YORK
UN stands united with New Yorkers, honouring victims and survivors 24 years after the tragic terror attacks. On the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, the UN reaffirmed its unwavering support for New York City, home to its headquarters for nearly 80 years. Remembering nearly 3,000 lives lost and ongoing struggles of survivors and…
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NLNG LEVERAGES AI TO BOOST SAFETY, EFFICIENCY IN GAS OPERATIONS
Pioneering AI adoption slashes training time and sharpens decision-making in Nigeria’s gas sector. NLNG’s Deputy MD Olakunle Osobu revealed at Gastech Milan that AI integration is revolutionizing operations across its vast infrastructure, enhancing safety and productivity. AI cuts operator training from 6-12 months to just 2-3, enables smarter equipment management, and reinforces NLNG’s zero-incident culture.…
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SECURITY ANALYST REJECTS EL-RUFAI’S CLAIMS OF GOVT RANSOM PAYMENTS
Dr. Bulama Bukarti labels ransom allegations as baseless politics, urges focus on corruption to tackle insecurity. Security analyst Dr. Bulama Bukarti dismissed former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai’s claims that the Federal Government pays ransom or supplies armed groups as “politics without truth.” Bukarti clarified that ransom is typically raised by victims’ families, not the government,…
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KOGI POLICE, VIGILANTES KILLED IN DEADLY AMBUSH; MANHUNT UNDERWAY
Gunmen attack checkpoint, killing 3 officers and 2 vigilantes as police launch full-scale manhunt. In Kogi’s Yagba West, gunmen ambushed police and vigilantes on patrol along Okoloke–Pategi road, killing five personnel in the early hours of Wednesday. Police Public Relations Officer SP Ovye Aya Williams called it a “painful loss,” prompting Commissioner Dantawaye to deploy…
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NSCDC FCT SHARPENS SKILLS WITH ARMY-BACKED TECH TRAINING
When security meets technology, Abuja’s NSCDC are upgrading their tactical game — ready for the challenges ahead! At the Abuja closing ceremony on September 8, NSCDC FCT Command’s Dr Olusola Odumosu teamed up with Brig.-Gen. Ndareke Orok, Army Garrison Training Commander, to wrap up a one-week crash course on modern security tools. The training aimed…
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US, NIGERIAN AIR FORCES LINK UP FOR SHARPER COUNTER-TERROR HITS
When precision meets partnership: Nigerian and US military minds joined forces in Abuja to boost counter-terrorism tactics with a focus on teamwork and civilian safety.Nigerian Air Force Chief Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar teamed up with retired US Maj.-Gen. Miguel Castellanos and the US Institute of Security Governance delegation for a strategic powwow at NAF HQ.…
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LAGOS CUSTOMS PASSES THE BATON WITH FLAIR
Sarah Wadinda wraps up her Lagos Industrial Command run, handing the reins smoothly to Adebola Salawu in a day of respect and fresh beginnings.On Tuesday, Lagos Customs saw a seamless leadership switch as retiring Area Controller Sarah Wadinda handed over to Adebola Salawu. Change is in the air—and so is commitment. Photo credit: NAN-photo/Wasiu Zubair
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POLICE SUSPECT POLITICALLY MOTIVATED ARSON CAUSES MASSIVE POWER OUTAGE IN BERLIN
Extremist-linked attack on high-voltage pylons leaves thousands in south-east Berlin without electricity. Police investigating arson that set fire to two high-voltage pylons in Johannisthal, causing power cuts for 43,000 households and 3,000 businesses. Firefighters extinguished the blaze but power restoration may take time. The attack disrupted trams, traffic lights, and forced patient evacuations from nursing…
