Category: Security
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SECURITY TIGHTENED IN BABANLA AFTER DEADLY ATTACK
Following a brutal armed assault that left five dead—including a police officer—in Babanla, Kwara State has boosted security to prevent further violence. Hundreds of gunmen on motorcycles attacked the police station and marketplace, but joint efforts by police, military, vigilantes, and hunters restored order swiftly. Kwara’s Police Commissioner, CP Adekimi Ojo, and the DSS Director…
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BANDIT ATTACKS IN MUSHERE DISPLACE OVER 25,000, DESTROY HOMES AND FARMLANDS
The Mushere Youths Movement reports that armed bandits have displaced more than 25,000 people across several communities in Mushere District, Plateau State, following a series of brutal attacks between May and August 2025. Gunmen destroyed 55 houses, farmlands, schools, churches, and other properties worth millions of naira, killing at least 37 people. The attacks, described…
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NDLEA AND INDIA’S NARCOTICS CONTROL BUREAU BOOST COLLABORATION TO FIGHT ILLEGAL DRUG TRAFFICKING
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and India’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) are stepping up their joint fight against the illegal shipment of opioids like tramadol and codeine syrup from India to Nigeria. During a virtual meeting, NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa highlighted that over one billion opioid pills and 14.4 million bottles…
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NCC INTRODUCES TOUGHER CORPORATE GOVERNANCE RULES FOR TELECOMS
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has rolled out stricter corporate governance guidelines for telecom operators to boost transparency, risk management, and investor confidence. Dr. Aminu Maida, NCC’s Executive Vice-Chairman, emphasised that strong governance is now essential—not optional—in safeguarding Nigeria’s digital future amid cybersecurity and climate risks. The new rules require balanced boards with ICT and…
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HIROSHIMA COMMEMORATES 80 YEARS SINCE ATOMIC BOMBING AS NUCLEAR TENSIONS RISE
On the 80th anniversary of the devastating U.S. atomic bombing, Hiroshima honoured the victims with a solemn ceremony, including a moment of silence at the exact time the bomb fell. Mayor Kazumi Matsui urged youth to carry forward the fight against nuclear arms, warning that poor decisions on military policies risk repeating inhumane tragedies. With…
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VERY DARK MAN LEADS CANDLELIGHT PROCESSION FOR SLAIN FISH MAGNET ENTREPRENEUR
Vincent Otse, aka Very Dark Man (VDM), led a solemn candlelight procession in Awka to honour the late Ifesinachi Onyekere, owner of Fish Magnet fish farm, who was tragically killed in his home. The march through Awka’s streets highlighted the urgent call for action against rising insecurity in Anambra and Nigeria. VDM thanked the large,…
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OPERATION SWEEP ABUJA IMPRESSES WITH 675 VEHICLES IMPOUNDED, 273 BEGGARS APPREHENDED
Since July 7, Operation Sweep Abuja has confiscated 675 vehicles and arrested 273 beggars across the FCT, targeting illegal activities like unlicensed taxi operations and drug peddling. Police Commissioner Ajao Adewale revealed that beggars are being profiled with some set for repatriation, while drug offenders have been handed to NDLEA. Efforts continue to boost security…
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KANO GOV RECEIVES REPORT ON TRANSPORT COMMISSIONER’S ALLEGED ROLE IN SUSPECTED DRUG BAIL
Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano has received the investigative committee’s report on Transport Commissioner Alhaji Ibrahim Namadi’s involvement in the bail of suspected drug baron Sulaiman Danwawu. The report reveals that Namadi voluntarily stood surety, understood the court conditions, and was aware of the drug charges and government’s anti-drug policy. However, he showed a lack…
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NIGERIA CUSTOMS SEIZES 1,620 PROTECTED BIRDS ILLEGALLY SHIPPED TO KUWAIT
The Nigeria Customs Service at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, intercepted over 1,620 protected Ringneck Parakeets and Canaries destined for illegal export to Kuwait. Comptroller Michael Awe confirmed the July 31 seizure, emphasizing that the birds lacked the mandatory CITES permits required for trading endangered species. The Customs Command vows to intensify investigations to catch those…
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EKITI POLICE DETAIN FOUR OVER MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF NEWBORN AT OKEYIMI HEALTH CENTRE
EKITI POLICE DETAIN FOUR OVER MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF NEWBORN AT OKEYIMI HEALTH CENTRE Ekiti State Police have detained four suspects for questioning in connection with the baffling disappearance of a day-old baby from Okeyimi Health Centre, Ado Ekiti. The newborn, delivered late Sunday night, was reportedly stolen by unknown individuals. Medical staff and security personnel…
