Category: Security
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AUSTRALIAN PM EVACUATED AFTER SECURITY THREAT, RETURNS SAFELY
Anthony Albanese was briefly evacuated from The Lodge as AFP investigated a reported threat, but authorities confirm no danger to the public. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese returned to his official residence, The Lodge, Tuesday evening after being evacuated for around three hours following a reported security incident. The Australian Federal Police (AFP) responded promptly,…
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AKWA IBOM POLICE RAID DRUG HUB, ARREST 18 SUSPECTS
Crackdown on narcotics: Police dismantle illegal drug dens in Itu LG, seize illicit substances. The Akwa Ibom Police Command has busted illegal drug distribution points in Itu Local Government Area, apprehending 18 suspects. The raids, carried out in Oku Iboko and Mbak communities on Sunday, targeted active hubs fueling youth delinquency and violent crimes. DSP…
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FG MOVES TO TIGHTEN BORDERS, REVIEW DEFENCE POLICY AMID RISING SECURITY THREATS
Nigeria is stepping up efforts to protect its borders, modernise defence strategies, and improve veterans’ welfare as part of a broader plan to tackle evolving security challenges. The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening border security and reviewing key defence policies to better equip the nation against emerging threats. Minister of Defence, retired…
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EFCC NABS 20 OVER VOTE BUYING, ELECTORAL FRAUD IN FCT POLLS
Nigeria’s anti-graft agency has arrested 20 suspects linked to vote buying and other electoral offences during the just-concluded FCT local government elections, with over ₦17 million traced to the illegal activities. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said its operatives carried out the arrests across several parts of Abuja during Saturday’s council polls, targeting…
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KEBBI ATTACK: FORUM MOURNS 35 VICTIMS, DEMANDS GRASSROOTS SECURITY ACTION
After a deadly bandit attack that left dozens dead and communities shattered, the Kebbi Development Forum is calling for urgent, community-driven security reforms to stop the growing violence. The Kebbi Development Forum (KDF) has expressed deep sympathy for victims of the recent Lakurawa bandit attack on eight communities in Arewa Local Government Area, where about…
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ECOWAS NAVAL CHIEFS UNITE TO TACKLE PIRACY, TERROR IN GULF OF GUINEA
West African naval leaders are stepping up joint operations, with Nigeria taking the lead to secure the Gulf of Guinea from piracy, terrorism, and organised crime. Naval chiefs from ECOWAS member states have agreed to strengthen their joint maritime security efforts to counter rising threats across the Gulf of Guinea, including piracy, terrorism, drug trafficking,…
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FCT ELECTIONS PEACEFUL, ORDERLY – NSCDC COMMANDANT
The 2026 FCT Area Council polls are running smoothly, with security agencies praising voters’ discipline and calm conduct. Abuja, Feb. 21, 2026 – The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Dr. Olusola Odumosu, has commended the peaceful conduct of voters during the ongoing Area Council elections. Speaking after monitoring polling units across the FCT, Odumosu said the electorate…
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PANIC IN EKITI COMMUNITIES AS GUNMEN KILL WOMAN, DEMAND ₦1.5M FOR HER CORPSE
Fear has gripped Ekiti border communities after gunmen killed a woman and reportedly demanded ₦1.5 million before releasing her body, deepening a wave of terror that has paralysed daily life. Residents of Irele and Ijowa in Ajoni LCDA say suspected bandits have laid siege to their communities for over 11 days, killing at least one…
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NSCDC ORDERS 24-HOUR SURVEILLANCE, BOOSTS SECURITY AT MOSQUES, CHURCHES IN KWARA
Worship centres and streets in Kwara are now under tighter watch as NSCDC rolls out round-the-clock patrols and intensified security measures to protect lives and critical assets. Ilorin – The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kwara has launched a sweeping security overhaul, introducing 24-hour surveillance across Ilorin and strengthened protection for mosques,…
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RAMADAN ALERT: KANO POLICE URGE RESIDENTS TO STAY VIGILANT
As Ramadan begins, Kano Police are calling on residents to stay alert, avoid risky behavior, and help keep the fasting period peaceful. The Nigeria Police Force in Kano State has urged residents to remain security-conscious throughout the Ramadan period and beyond. In a message to Muslims marking the holy month, Police spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa,…
