Category: Security
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STAKEHOLDERS PUSH FOR STRONGER COLLABORATION TO TACKLE NATIONAL SECURITY RISKS
Stakeholders in the security and risk management sector have called for stronger collaboration and technology-driven solutions to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges. The call was made at the maiden Enterprise Security Risk Management Conference organised by the Association of Enterprise Risk Management Professionals (AERMP) in Lagos. Speakers focused on the growing complexity of threats such…
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300 POLICE OFFICERS COMPLETE FORENSIC, FRAUD INVESTIGATION TRAINING IN IMO
The Imo State Police Command says 300 officers have completed training in forensic and fraud investigation to strengthen policing and improve service delivery. According to the Command, the two-day training focused on modern investigative techniques, intelligence-led policing, and methods for tackling financial crimes and other emerging threats. Participants also received lectures on anti-money laundering, terrorist…
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NSCDC SEALS 2 COMPANIES OVER ALLEGED INFRASTRUCTURE THEFT, TERROR FINANCING
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has sealed all branches of Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd over allegations linked to terrorism financing and vandalism of national infrastructure. According to the NSCDC, the action followed a court order obtained after investigations into alleged conspiracy, theft and concealment of…
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GUNMEN KILL 3, ABDUCT 15 WORSHIPPERS DURING NIGHT VIGIL IN KWARA
Tragedy struck in Kwara State on Friday night May 22, after suspected armed bandits attacked a prayer ground in Ekiti Local Government Area, at about 8:30 p.m. killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others during a night vigil. According to the Kwara State Police Command, the attack was reported on Saturday by Pastor Adebayo Abiodun…
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RTEAN ISSUES SAFETY TIPS TO TRAVELERS FOR EID-EL-KABIR
The Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN), Kwara Chapter, has urged commuters and motorists to keep emergency contacts handy and report suspicious movements to security agencies during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The branch Chairman, Alhaji AbdulRahman Onikijipa, gave the advice in Ilorin on Saturday May 23 in an interview. According to him, the rising cases…
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PHYSICAL FITNESS KEY TO MILITARY READINESS AND OPERATIONAL SRENGTH
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has stressed that physical fitness is key to the combat readiness and operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. He made this known during the Second Quarter 2026 Armed Forces Route March held in Abuja, where he was represented by the Chief of Defence Policy…
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NYSC URGES PARENTS TO PROVIDE EXTRA TRAVEL FUNDS FOR CORP MEMBERS
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brig.-Gen. Olakunle Nafiu, has advised parents and guardians to provide adequate transport funds for prospective corps members travelling to orientation camps across the country. He gave the advice during a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) forum on Wednesday May 20 in Abuja, while also warning corps members…
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UN EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ATTACKS ON SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA, REAFFIRMS SUPPORT
The United Nations says it is concerned about recurring attacks on schools in Nigeria, describing them as harmful to children, teachers, and communities. UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said the organisation is closely monitoring recent incidents involving armed groups targeting schools, including reports of abductions and deaths of teachers in parts of the country. He said…
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ESTONIA SAYS INDIA CAN PLAY KEY ROLE IN PUSHING FOR RUSSIA-UKRAINE PEACE
Estonia’s Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, says India is playing a major role in ongoing efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war and bring peace to Europe. Speaking in Tallinn, Tsahkna expressed hope that India would continue engaging Russia and apply greater diplomatic pressure to encourage a peaceful resolution to the conflict, which began in 2022. The…
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LAGOS POLICE DENY DETAINING WOMAN OVER SISTER’S DEATH INVESTIGATION
The Lagos State Police Command has denied reports alleging that a woman was detained after being invited for questioning over the death of her elder sister. In a statement posted on its official X handle, @LagosPoliceNG, the Command said the woman was only invited to provide information to assist ongoing investigations and was not detained…
