State Police Funding Won’t Be a Challenge – Kalu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has assured Nigerians that funding will not stand in the way of establishing state police, revealing that the National Assembly is putting measures in place to guarantee sustainable financing for the proposed security reform. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Friday after returning […]
Nigeria, UK Strengthen Security Ties, Set New Defence Agenda
By Zainab Bakare Nigeria and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening strategic security cooperation, with both countries agreeing to strengthen collaboration in counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, military training and regional security. Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), gave the assurance while hosting the United Kingdom’s National Security Adviser, Jonathan Powell, and his […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Human Rights Pledge in Ongoing Military Operations
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd), has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to international humanitarian law and globally accepted human rights standards in all military operations. General Musa gave the assurance during a diplomatic working visit by the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Victims’ Rights Advocate, Najla Palma, and her delegation at […]
Imo Police Detain Six Officers Over Viral Assault Video
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Imo State Police Command has identified and detained six officers captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a young man in Ikeduru Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement on Wednesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, the incident occurred on June 22 at Nduhobokwe, Uzoagba, […]
Insecurity: Makinde Declares 16-Hour Curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs
By Oluwakemi Kindness Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has approved a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas as part of efforts to curb rising insecurity in the state. The curfew, which runs from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., takes effect on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, and will remain in force for an initial period […]
IGP Disu Bans Unauthorized Social Media Use by Police Officer
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered all personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to stop unauthorized social media activities that could undermine the Force’s integrity, professionalism, and public image. He issued the directive amid rising concerns over officers creating and sharing videos, hosting live sessions, and engaging in online […]
IGP Disu Pledges Bail Reforms, Defends Tinted Vehicle Crackdown
By Oluwakemi Kindness Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has pledged to review excessive bail conditions imposed across police stations nationwide while reaffirming plans to intensify enforcement against illegally tinted vehicles and motorists who conceal or deface their number plates. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during a meeting with the leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association […]
Farmers-Herders Clash Kills Eight in Kebbi Police Rescue Five
By Oluwakemi Kindness Eight people have been killed in a violent farmers-herders clash in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, prompting a major security operation and the imposition of a curfew to prevent further bloodshed. The Kebbi State Police Command on Tuesday said the violence erupted on Monday after a dispute over […]
Rivers police remove DPO, launch immediate misconduct probe
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Rivers State Police Command has removed a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) from office and ordered an immediate investigation into allegations of misconduct contained in a publication circulating on online platforms. The Command on Monday announced the decision in a statement issued by its spokesperson, ASP Grace Iringe-Koko, saying the officer was […]
Ex-Police Chiefs Reject Tinubu’s Ultimatum, Back Reforms
By Oluwakemi Kindness A coalition of retired senior police officers has distanced itself from an ultimatum reportedly issued to President Bola Tinubu over the proposed Police Exit Bill, declaring that it does not support threats of nationwide protests and remains committed to dialogue with government authorities. In a statement signed by its Chairman, retired Commissioner […]