Category: Security
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FARMERS IN ZAMFARA AND SOKOTO URGE GOVT FOR MORE SECURITY AMID BANDIT THREATS
Farmers in Zamfara and Sokoto States have urged the Federal Government to deploy more security personnel to protect agricultural activities from ongoing bandit attacks that threaten crop harvests. Residents reported that bandits have been imposing illegal levies on rural communities, disrupting farming and forcing some to abandon their farmlands due to fear of kidnapping and…
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WOMANIFESTO COALITION CONDEMNS ARBITRARY PASSPORT SEIZURES BY NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE
A coalition of over 300 women’s rights and Civil Society Organisations led by Dr Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi has condemned the increasing cases of passport seizures without court orders by personnel of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). Speaking in Abuja, Akiyode-Afolabi highlighted that such acts violate citizens’ constitutional right to freedom of movement under Section 41(1) of…
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NIGERIA IMMIGRATION SERVICE DENIES CLAIMS OF UNLAWFUL PASSPORT SEIZURE, SAYS IT WAS ROUTINE CHECK
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has denied allegations by Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan that her passport was unlawfully seized by immigration officers at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The Senator had claimed the passport seizure was politically motivated and intended to prevent her from travelling. NIS spokesperson Akinsola Akinlabi explained that the senator underwent standard…
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KWARA POLICE LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO VIRAL EXTORTION VIDEO, PROMISES ACTION
The Kwara State Police Command has initiated a full investigation into a viral video showing police officers allegedly extorting money from motorists along the Osi-Eruku road in Ekiti Local Government Area. Commissioner of Police Adekimi Ojo has ordered an immediate and thorough probe, with promises that any officers found guilty will face disciplinary measures. The…
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JIHADISTS’ FUEL BLOCKADE THREATENS MALI’S MILITARY RULE, PARALYZES CAPITAL BAMAKO
A two-month-long fuel blockade imposed by al Qaeda-linked militants from Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has nearly crippled Mali’s capital, Bamako, raising alarm over the stability of the military government. Operating within 50 km of the city, JNIM’s blockade has forced school closures and cut diesel electricity supply, severely disrupting economic and social life. Security…
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TINUBU MEDIA FORCE CALLS FOR U.S. SUPPORT OF NIGERIA’S REFORMS, NOT DISTORTION
The Tinubu Media Force (TMF) has urged the United States to back President Bola Tinubu’s reform agenda and avoid spreading misleading narratives about Nigeria. TMF National Coordinator Gbenga Abiola highlighted the administration’s strong commitment to stabilising the economy, enhancing security, and restoring international trust. Abiola emphasized Nigeria’s key role as Africa’s anchor and called for…
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IMO POLICE LAUNCH INVESTIGATION INTO ASSAULT ON WOMAN WHO AIDED POLICE INVESTIGATION
The Imo State Police Command has begun investigating the violent assault of 55-year-old Mrs. Ndididamaka Agu by six men at Emekuku near Owerri. The attack reportedly occurred because Agu cooperated with police officers conducting an investigation in her community. The incident, captured on video and widely shared online, shows the men beating and kicking Mrs.…
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MINISTER OF INTERIOR CALLS FOR INNOVATION AND DISCIPLINED LEADERSHIP IN PARAMILITARY AGENCIES
Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged senior officers from Nigeria’s four paramilitary agencies to champion a culture of innovation, discipline, and knowledge-driven leadership. Speaking at a Performance Management System workshop in Abuja, the minister emphasized that promotions should no longer be based solely on rank or seniority but on efficiency, new ideas, and…
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LAGOS DSVA PRAISES POLICE FOR ARRESTING SERIAL RAPIST TAXI DRIVER, CALLS FOR MORE VICTIMS TO COME FORWARD
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has applauded the Lagos State Police Command for apprehending a taxi driver accused of multiple rapes, defilement, assault, and armed robbery targeting female passengers. The agency praised the police’s professionalism and dedication in a statement on its official social media handle. DSVA is working closely with…
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OBA OF LAGOS SLAMS DONALD TRUMP OVER CLAIMS OF CHRISTIAN KILLINGS IN NIGERIA
The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has strongly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Christians are being targeted and killed in Nigeria, calling the assertion misleading and harmful to Nigeria’s unity and global image. Speaking on Sunday in his palace during his 82nd birthday celebrations, the traditional ruler emphasized Nigeria’s long history of peaceful…
