Category: Security
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DELTA POLICE NEUTRALISE SIX KIDNAPPING SUSPECTS IN FIREFIGHT
DELTA POLICE NEUTRALISE SIX KIDNAPPING SUSPECTS IN FIREFIGHT Delta Police raided a kidnap gang’s hideout on the Ughelli-Patani Expressway, killing six suspects in a fierce gun battle during a sting operation. Spokesman SP Bright Edafe revealed the suspects opened fire on officers near Unenurhei Community, leading to multiple casualties. Four locally-made guns and 19 live…
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TURKEY WARNS OF FETO TERRORIST PRESENCE IN NIGERIA
TURKEY WARNS OF FETO TERRORIST PRESENCE IN NIGERIA Turkey’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, warns that the Fethullah Terrorist Organisation (FETO), responsible for the 2016 failed coup in Turkey, is active in Nigeria—especially in education and healthcare sectors. At a Turkish Embassy event in Abuja, Poroy stressed that FETO operates worldwide under humanitarian fronts but…
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DSS HOLDS JOURNALIST TEKENA AMIEYEOFORI INCOMMUNICADO OVER NUPRC CORRUPTION PETITION
DSS HOLDS JOURNALIST TEKENA AMIEYEOFORI INCOMMUNICADO OVER NUPRC CORRUPTION PETITION A respected Nigerian journalist and energy policy expert, Dr. Tekena Amieyeofori, has been held without communication since March 10, 2025, after submitting a petition accusing the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) of serious corruption and regulatory failures. The Department of State Services (DSS) reportedly…
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CRACKDOWN ON PIRATED BOOKS AND FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS MAKE WAVES ACROSS NIGERIA
Crackdown on Pirated Books and Flood Relief Efforts Make Waves Across Nigeria From Ibadan’s bookshops to Kebbi’s government house, officials are stepping up to tackle piracy and disaster recovery — no pages or people left behind! On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, the Nigeria Copyright Commission (NCC) turned up the heat on piracy in Ibadan. Led…
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING RINGS CRUSHED: 11 BUSTED, VICTIMS RESCUED
HUMAN TRAFFICKING RINGS CRUSHED: 11 BUSTED, VICTIMS RESCUED Police just pulled off a double whammy—raiding two major trafficking rings in Enugu and Anambra, arresting 11 suspects and freeing vulnerable victims, including kids, pregnant women, and foreign nationals. Baby factories busted, illegal adoptions exposed, and a Ghanaian trafficked under false job promises saved. The cops worked…
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GUNMEN KIDNAP TOP NASARAWA OFFICIAL IN SHOCKING MIDNIGHT SNATCH
GUNMEN KIDNAP TOP NASARAWA OFFICIAL IN SHOCKING MIDNIGHT SNATCH In a tense early morning twist in Lafia, gunmen abducted Mr. Yusuf Musa, the Permanent Secretary of Nasarawa State’s Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism. Police found his vehicle and home gate wide open around 2 a.m., sparking fears of kidnapping. The state police commissioner has…
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LAWYERS AGAINST ALL ODDS: FROM CAMP TO COURTROOM
LAWYERS AGAINST ALL ODDS: FROM CAMP TO COURTROOM Who says you can’t rewrite your story? Five former IDPs just swapped survival for suits and are now officially lawyers. Talk about turning the tables! When Boko Haram chased them from their homes in Borno, David Ayuba, Peter Isaac, Rifkatu Ali, Saminu Wakili, and Nathan Ibrahim didn’t…
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FAAN AND NCS TEAM UP TO FIGHT MONEY LAUNDERING, AIM TO REMOVE NIGERIA FROM FATF GREY LIST
FAAN AND NCS TEAM UP TO FIGHT MONEY LAUNDERING, AIM TO REMOVE NIGERIA FROM FATF GREY LIST Nigeria’s airports are stepping up security and financial checks as FAAN and Customs join forces to tackle money laundering and boost the country’s bid to exit the FATF grey list. FAAN MD Olubunmi Kuku and NCS Controller General…
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EFCC CHAIRMAN SAYS CORRUPT POLITICIANS HID STOLEN FUNDS IN CRYPTOCURRENCY
EFCC CHAIRMAN SAYS CORRUPT POLITICIANS HID STOLEN FUNDS IN CRYPTOCURRENCY Corrupt politicians are now using cryptocurrencies to stash stolen public funds and dodge investigations, warns EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede. Speaking at the AU Anti-Corruption Day event in Ibadan, Olukoyede revealed that virtual assets—while legal—are increasingly exploited for money laundering and fraudulent schemes. The EFCC has…
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FCTA ARRESTS 210 BEGGARS IN OPERATION SWEEP ABUJA CRACKDOWN
FCTA ARRESTS 210 BEGGARS IN OPERATION SWEEP ABUJA CRACKDOWN Abuja’s streets are getting a major clean-up! The FCTA has rounded up 210 beggars—including children trafficked from other states—in a bold move to tackle crime and restore order. Mrs. Gloria Onwuka, Acting Director of Social Welfare, revealed the operation, ordered by Minister Nyesom Wike, has already…
