Category: Security
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Nigerian Army Champions Smart Social Media Use for Security in Ibadan
When the generals talk tweets and posts, you know it’s serious business! Nigeria’s top military minds gathered in Ibadan last Thursday to turn social media into a security ally – not a threat. Ibadan saw some high-ranking faces last Thursday (Aug 14) as Maj.-Gen. Lukuman Omoniyi, Maj.-Gen. Micheal Onoja, and Maj.-Gen. Gold Chibuisi led a…
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GAMBARI: DEATHS IN ARMED CONFLICTS SURGE TO 400,000 IN TWO DECADES
Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, Nigeria’s former UN ambassador and ex-Chief of Staff, says global deaths from armed conflicts soared from 50,000 to 400,000 between 2004 and 2024, with 56 ongoing conflicts—the highest level since WWII. He insists that peace depends on good governance, justice, and inclusive societies, not just military might. At the Naval Warfare Course…
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EKITI MAN ARRESTED IN DEADLY N4,000 DISPUTE IN ADO-EKITI
Ekiti State Police have arrested a man following a violent clash over N4,000 in Uso community, Ado-Ekiti, that left one dead. The fight broke out Friday night between Michael and John Dindul Selbol, escalating into a deadly brawl. Michael died at the hospital while Selbol is receiving treatment under police guard. Police have secured the…
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NDLEA ARRESTS NOTORIOUS DRUG KINGPIN IN DELTA, SEIZES ₦7.8BN OPIOIDS IN RIVERS
After three years on the run, NDLEA operatives captured 36-year-old Sunday Ibigide in Asaba, Delta State, seizing 138kg of cannabis during his arrest on August 10, 2025. Ibigide had been wanted since March 2022 for drug trafficking linked to previous seizures. His aide, Clement Osuya, 27, was also arrested. Alongside this, NDLEA intercepted five containers…
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MAN ARRESTED IN ONDO FOR FAKING KIDNAPPING TO EXTORT MONEY FROM FAMILY
Ondo Police have arrested Bello Azeez, 29, for staging his own kidnapping to extort N500,000 from his parents and friends. After being denied a loan to settle a debt, Azeez claimed he was abducted and had ransom paid directly into his personal bank account through a GoFundMe campaign. Suspicion grew when relatives found it unusual…
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KANO POLICE DETAIN 288 SUSPECTED THUGS AMID BY-ELECTION VIOLENCE
Kano State Police have arrested 288 suspected thugs disrupting the by-elections in Bagwai/Shanono and Ghari/Tsanyawa constituencies, which are held to replace the late Assembly member Halilu Kundila. Police Commissioner Alhaji Ibrahim Bakori revealed that the violent tactics, including voter intimidation with weapons, scared many eligible voters from participating. Despite the unrest, security agencies are working…
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MACBAN PRESIDENT: “KWARA FULANIS ARE VICTIMS OF INSECURITY, NOT CRIMINALS”
Alhaji Baba Usman Ngelzarma, National President of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), insists Kwara’s Fulanis are suffering victims of banditry and rustling, not the cause of insecurity. He says the violence in Kwara is a spillover from neighboring states like Zamfara, and pastoralists face daily attacks, kidnappings, and media bias.Ngelzarma calls for unity among…
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MINOR EXPLOSION, FIRE REPORTED AT ILESE BARRACKS; NO CASUALTIES – NIGERIAN ARMY
A minor explosion followed by a fire broke out early Thursday at the 42 Engineers Brigade storage building in Ilese Barracks, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun. The Nigerian Army confirmed no lives were lost or injuries sustained, thanks to swift action by troops and the Ijebu-Ode Fire Service that contained the blaze. An investigation is underway to determine…
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11 NIGERIAN MINERS RESCUED FROM CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC THANK FG FOR SWIFT ACTION
Eleven Nigerian miners stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR) have expressed deep gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and the federal government for their timely rescue after enduring nearly a year of harsh and life-threatening conditions. Lured by a Nigerian agent and a Chinese national, the miners were abandoned without pay for 11 months, facing…
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NSCDC DEPLOYS OVER 20,000 PERSONNEL TO SECURE SATURDAY BY-ELECTIONS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 20,850 officers to protect lives, election materials, and critical infrastructure during Saturday’s by-elections across 16 constituencies in 12 states. NSCDC Commandant-General Ahmed Audi emphasized a peaceful, professional operation in partnership with the Nigeria Police Force, the lead agency for election security. Audi urged all voters…
