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Nigerian News

Enugu: Police rescue, arrest suspected robber from mob, recover Beretta pistol 

June 10, 2025June 10, 2025 - by Chuks Nweze

Acting on credible intelligence, a combined team of police operatives from the Independence Layout Division and Anti-Cultism Squad of the Enugu state command, working in collaboration with members of the …

Enugu: Police rescue, arrest suspected robber from mob, recover Beretta pistol  Read More
Nigerian News

AMMC cracks down on Abuja master plan criminals 

May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 - by Abdullahi Muhammad

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) Thursday through Abuja Metropolitan Management Council (AMMC) issued a 48-hour ultimatum to a developer accused of illegal construction on a designated green area in …

AMMC cracks down on Abuja master plan criminals  Read More
Nigerian News

CLEEN foundation advocates removal of plea bargain for effective criminal justice

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 - by Oguntade Ismaila

A non-governmental organization (NGO) CLEEN Foundation in collaboration with MacArthur Foundation have advocated for the removal of plea bargain for the effective Administration of Criminal Justice System (ACJS) in Nigeria …

CLEEN foundation advocates removal of plea bargain for effective criminal justice Read More
Security & Crime / Top Stories

Bandits kill over 60 vigilante members, civilians in Zamfara

February 15, 2024February 15, 2024 - by Sanusi Muhammad

Over 60 vigilante members and civilians were reported killed by the group of armed bandits in Kanoma district of Maru local government area in Zamfara state. A resident of the …

Bandits kill over 60 vigilante members, civilians in Zamfara Read More
Nigerian News

2 arrested in Enugu in possession of firearm 

January 28, 2024January 28, 2024 - by Chuks Nweze

Two male suspects, Monday Igwe, 25, and Obinna Owoh, 27, both from Ebonyi state have been arrested. The duo, it was gathered, were arrested on January 24 about 9 pm …

2 arrested in Enugu in possession of firearm  Read More
Security & Crime

Police rescue Abuja kidnapped victim, arrest kidnapper, recovers firearms 

January 19, 2024January 19, 2024 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

  Personnel of Kaduna state Police Command has rescued a victim of abduction, arrested one of the kidnappers, and recovered the vehicle of the victim and the firearms used by …

Police rescue Abuja kidnapped victim, arrest kidnapper, recovers firearms  Read More
Opinion

CDS Musa: The silent achiever

December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 - by Mohammad Abdulkadri

Nigeria’s 18th Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, is well known to Nigerians, especially within the military circle. This is based on the fact that General Musa of …

CDS Musa: The silent achiever Read More
Nigerian News

Insecurity not properly tackled by previous governments – Matawalle 

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 - by Taiye Odewale

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle lamented in Abuja, Thursday, that the problem of insecurity bedeviling the country was not properly tackled by previous governments. Matawalle made the …

Insecurity not properly tackled by previous governments – Matawalle  Read More
Nigerian News

Police foil robbery in Anambra, recover AK-47 rifles 

October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 - by Okechukwu Onuegbu

Anambra state Police command, Tuesday, said they have recovered AK-47 rifles loaded with several rounds of 7.62mm ammunition and shells of expended rounds after frustrating their owners from robbing unsuspecting …

Police foil robbery in Anambra, recover AK-47 rifles  Read More
Security & Crime / Top Stories

CDS: To be complete soldiers, you must kill Boko Haram terrorists

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 - by Sadiq Abubakar, Maiduguri and Bejamin Samson,Abuja

Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa has tasked the troops of the Nigerian Army to find and kill Boko Haram terrorists before the criminal elements attack Nigerians. Musa gave the …

CDS: To be complete soldiers, you must kill Boko Haram terrorists Read More
Security & Crime

Negotiation with bandits ‘ll undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty – Birnin Gwari Emirate 

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 - by AbdulRaheem Aodu

Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has rejected former Zamfara state governor, Sani Yerima’s advice to President Bola Tinubu to negotiate with bandits, noting that such a move will undermine …

Negotiation with bandits ‘ll undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty – Birnin Gwari Emirate  Read More
Nigerian News

LNSA, LASTMA make my job easier – Police commissioner

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 - by Oguntade Ismaila

The Commissioner of Police in Lagos state, CP Idowu Owohunwa, on Friday said the establishment of LASTMA and LNSA had made his security jobs 80 per cent achieved. Owohunwa said …

LNSA, LASTMA make my job easier – Police commissioner Read More
Politics

2023: Secure our offices, electoral materials – INEC appeals to community leaders 

December 20, 2022December 20, 2022 - by Okechukwu Onuegbu

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Tuesday, appealed to traditional rulers, presidents-general of 181 communities and other stakeholders in Anambra State to assist in securing their offices, staff and electoral …

2023: Secure our offices, electoral materials – INEC appeals to community leaders  Read More
Nigerian News

Nasarawa: Sule pledges establishment of marble company in Ugya, Toto LGA 

November 28, 2022November 28, 2022 - by Mohammed Yangida

Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa state has promised to establish Marble Company in Ugya, Toto local government area of Nasarawa state. He made the promise Monday at the palace of Ohimege …

Nasarawa: Sule pledges establishment of marble company in Ugya, Toto LGA  Read More
Security & Crime / Top Stories

Revealed! How troops killed new ISWAP leader Bako, 37 others in 2 weeks

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 - by Admin III

The Nigerian military Thursday said troops of Operation Hadin Kai  in the North-east killed a total of 38 terrorists, including Bako, new leader of the  Islamic State in West Africa Province …

Revealed! How troops killed new ISWAP leader Bako, 37 others in 2 weeks Read More
Nigerian News

Insecurity: PDP presenting false narrative against Buhari, APC – PGF boss

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

Director General of the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) and a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Salihu Moh Lukman, has said opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and others are …

Insecurity: PDP presenting false narrative against Buhari, APC – PGF boss Read More
Top Stories

Nigeria @ 61: The good, bad, ugly

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 - by BENJAMIN SAMSON and PAUL OKAH

…Nigerians have good reasons to celebrate – Buhari …We’ve learnt our lessons from civil war – Prof. Nwachukwu ‘…We deserve to congratulate ourselves for our achievements’ …Insecurity, secessionist threats worrisome’ …

Nigeria @ 61: The good, bad, ugly Read More
Nigerian News

NURTW to partner Rivers govt to end crimes

October 1, 2021October 1, 2021 - by Godwin Egba

  As Governor Nyesom Wike led- administration intensifies efforts in fight against criminals in Rivers state, the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has also resolved to assist  government and …

NURTW to partner Rivers govt to end crimes Read More
Security & Crime

Desist from prayer mountain, police warns Ogun residents

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 - by Hakeem Adegbenro

MThe Ogun state police command has warned residents to desist from organising prayer sessions in the forest which has hitherto made it easy prey for kidnappers.The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abimbola …

Desist from prayer mountain, police warns Ogun residents Read More
Nigerian News

NCAG disassociates self from planned protest against CBN, Buhari’s govt

September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 - by Bode Olagoke

The Nigerian Citizens Action Group (NCAG) has disassociated itself from the planned Monday protest against the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and President Muhammadu Buhari’s government. The group, which passed …

NCAG disassociates self from planned protest against CBN, Buhari’s govt Read More
Nigerian News

Onslaught against bandits yielding results-Air Chief

September 14, 2021September 14, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

The Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, has said the current onslaught against bandits and their activities is yielding results.Amao also charged the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) …

Onslaught against bandits yielding results-Air Chief Read More
Editorial

Celebrating 2021 World Literacy Day

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 - by Admin III

Today, Nigeria joins the global community in celebrating this year’s International Literacy Day (ILD). The Day is set aside annually to draw the attention of the various countries to the …

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Nigerian News

FCTA moves against criminals, nabs 14 in city centre

September 7, 2021September 7, 2021 - by Abdullahi Muhammad

As a swift response to public outcry over incessant criminal activities and attacks on residents, the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Tuesday stormed some of the dreaded flash points …

FCTA moves against criminals, nabs 14 in city centre Read More
Nigerian News

2021 CONSAC: FG assures Navy of fleet recapitalization

September 5, 2021September 5, 2021 - by Benjamin Samson

President MuhammaduBuhari has assured the Nigerian Navy of his administration’s continued support in the ongoing drive for Fleet Recapitalization. The President said the need to acquire more platforms for the …

2021 CONSAC: FG assures Navy of fleet recapitalization Read More
Breaking News / Top Stories

Breaking: Operation Safe Haven troops burst drug syndicates, recover N9.5m worth of Indian hemp (PICTURES)

September 4, 2021September 4, 2021 - by Muhammad Tanko Shittu, Jos

Troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) on Saturday September 4, 2021 bursted drug syndicate and recovered 320 blocks of Indian hemp worth N9.5 million concealed in a Toyota Camry car …

Breaking: Operation Safe Haven troops burst drug syndicates, recover N9.5m worth of Indian hemp (PICTURES) Read More

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