Oyo Teachers Begins Indefinite Strike
By Zainab Bakare Public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State have commenced an indefinite strike following the continued captivity of teachers and pupils abducted in the state, despite ongoing rescue efforts by security agencies. The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) directed its members to withdraw their services from Monday, June 1, 2026, until […]
FCT Police Lost 140 Officers in One Year – IGP
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has revealed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command lost about 140 officers last year through violent attacks, accidents, and other duty-related incidents. Disu made the disclosure during an interactive session with members of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) in Abuja, where he […]
NDLEA Vows Justice Following Mob Attack on Officers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba-Marwa (Rtd), has vowed that those behind the violent attack on two NDLEA officers in Abuja will face justice. Marwa said the Agency would ensure full investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the mob attack during a drug raid in […]
Eid-el-Kabir: Abuja Residents Raise Concern Over Security, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness As Muslims prepare for Eid-el-Kabir celebrations across Nigeria, many residents of Abuja are expressing concern over security, road safety, and crowd control during the festive period. With increased movement expected across the Federal Capital Territory, residents say authorities must go beyond routine assurances and strengthen security presence in vulnerable areas to prevent […]
JTF Warns of Possible Eid-el-Kabir Terror Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Joint Task Force (JTF) under Operation HADIN KAI has placed residents of the North-East on high alert over possible attacks by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists during the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. In a statement issued on Monday by the Media Information Officer of Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant […]
Customs Intensifies Fight Against Terror Financing, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated enforcement against terrorism financing, money laundering, wildlife trafficking, and other transnational organised crimes. The Comptroller-General of Customs, AdewaleThe Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has reiterated its commitment to stronger inter-agency collaboration, intelligence sharing, and coordinated enforcement […]
IGP Disu Assures Tight Security Ahead of Ekiti Governorship
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured residents of Ekiti State of adequate security ahead of the forthcoming governorship election, pledging professionalism and impartiality from security operatives throughout the electoral process. Speaking on Thursday at the Election Stakeholders’ Meeting and signing of the Peace Accord in Ado-Ekiti, the police chief disclosed […]
Oyo State Government Denies Release of Abducted Teachers
By Zainab Bakare The Oyo State Government has dismissed viral social media reports claiming that teachers and students abducted during last Friday’s attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area have been released. Special Adviser on Security to Governor Seyi Makinde, Abayomi Fagbenro, described the reports as false, insisting that no official release had […]
Defence Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Protect National Assets
By Zainab Bakare The Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to securing critical national assets across the country. The Minister gave the assurance while receiving the executive leadership of Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) during a courtesy visit to the Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Ship House, Abuja. According to a […]
We Lost 17 Officers — IGP Disu Honours Fallen Policemen
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has paid tribute to 17 Police Mobile Force officers killed in a terrorist attack in Yobe State, as fresh attention turns to the growing risks faced by security forces in Nigeria’s insurgency zones. Disu led a memorial parade on Tuesday at Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in […]