Category: Security
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UN REPORT: ATTACKS ON SCHOOLS SURGE 166% AS MILLIONS OF CHILDREN FACE WAR
A top UN human rights official has raised alarm over the rising toll of armed conflicts on children, revealing that attacks on schools worldwide jumped by 166% between 2021 and 2024. UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif disclosed this at the annual meeting of the UN Human Rights Council on children’s rights,…
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APPEAL COURT AFFIRMS EX-ARMY GENERAL’S CONVICTION, ORDERS REFUND OF OVER N4BN
Nigeria’s Court of Appeal has upheld the conviction of former Group Managing Director of Nigerian Army Properties Limited (NAPL), Maj.-Gen. Umar Mohammed, for stealing and misappropriating company funds. The appellate court dismissed his appeal challenging the jurisdiction and verdict of the Special Court Martial that convicted him in October 2023. Following that ruling, Mohammed was…
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AIR CHIEF SALUTES FEMALE PERSONNEL ON INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, has praised the dedication, courage, and professionalism of female officers and airwomen in the Nigerian Air Force as the world marks International Women’s Day 2026. In a message commemorating the day, Aneke highlighted the vital roles women play across flying, engineering, medical, administrative, and combat…
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KWARA POLICE BOSS CELEBRATES WOMEN OFFICERS ON IWD 2026
The Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, CP Adekimi Ojo, has praised the dedication, courage, and professionalism of women officers as the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2026. In a goodwill message, the police chief congratulated female officers in the state command, as well as women and girls across society, noting that the day highlights…
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TARABA TROOPS RESCUE 2 BANKERS, THWART KIDNAPPING
A daring operation by Joint Task Force Operation Whirl Stroke has foiled a kidnap attempt in Gborgbor Village, Wukari LGA, Taraba, rescuing two Unity Bank staff. Acting Media Officer Lt Ahmad Zubairu said troops acted on credible intelligence, extending their search across surrounding settlements. The kidnappers abandoned the victims, Marwan Abubakar (40) and Leng’en Cakop…
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ERDOGAN WARNS: IRAN ATTACKS COULD DESTABILISE REGION, WORLD
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that continued attacks on Iran could threaten both regional and global stability. Erdogan raised the concern during a phone conversation with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, where both leaders discussed rising tensions following recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. According to a statement from Türkiye’s Communications Directorate, Erdogan said…
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VIGILANTES FOIL MIDNIGHT KIDNAP, RESCUE THREE ABDUCTED RESIDENTS IN KWARA
A daring response by local vigilantes has saved three residents from suspected bandits after a midnight raid in Chitta community, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. Residents said heavily armed attackers stormed the community around midnight on Sunday, firing gunshots to scare villagers before abducting three people and attempting to flee into nearby bushes.…
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FRESH PANIC IN KWARA AS GUNMEN ABDUCT WOMAN, SON IN NIGHT RAID
Fear has gripped residents of Ndeji village in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State after suspected bandits abducted a housewife and her son during a late-night attack. According to community sources, the gunmen stormed the quiet rural settlement on Saturday night, firing shots into the air to scare residents before whisking the victims away…
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IGNORANCE FUELS CYBER ATTACKS, POLICE WARN NIGERIANS
Many cyber attacks succeed not because hackers are smarter but because victims unknowingly make it easy for them. The Nigeria Police Force National Cyber Crime Centre (NPF-NCCC) says ignorance and poor online habits are major reasons people fall prey to cybercriminals. Speaking in Abuja at the launch of an online cyber crime awareness campaign themed…
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TEEN, SIX OTHERS IN COURT OVER ALLEGED SOCIAL MEDIA IMPERSONATION
A teenager and six others have landed in court in Ibadan over an alleged online impersonation scheme. 18-year-old Samad Olalere, alongside Daud Ademola (26), George Thomas (24), Kim Aruna (23), Martins Sunday (26), Mubarak Alade (21) and Thomas Williams (21), were on Friday arraigned before an Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court. Prosecutors told the court the suspects…
