Abuja: Beggars Employed as Drug Couriers -FCTA
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has raised concerns over the growing use of beggars and destitute persons by criminal networks for the movement of illicit drugs across Abuja. The Secretary of the FCT Command and Control Centre, Peter Olumuji, disclosed this on Monday during the ongoing enforcement operation tagged Operation Sweep, […]
Nigerian Army Deploys New Brigades, Battalions Across Six States
By Zainab Bakare The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shuaibu, has disclosed that the Nigerian Army has established new brigades, battalions, and operational units across six states to strengthen security operations and improve rapid response to emerging threats nationwide. Shuaibu made the disclosure on Monday during the opening of the Chief of […]
DHQ, US AFRICOM Intensify Airstrikes on ISIS/ISWAP in Borno
By Zainab Bakare The Defence Headquarters (DHQ), in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (US AFRICOM), has intensified coordinated military operations against ISIS militants in Nigeria’s North-East, recording fresh successes in targeted air strike missions around Metele in Borno State. This is disclosed in a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major […]
Senate Condemns Abductions in Oyo and Borno Schools
By Anayo Akwitti The Leader of the Senate, Opeyemi Bamidele, has condemned the abduction of 87 students and teachers in Borno and Oyo states, describing the attacks as a threat to Nigeria’s future. Bamidele said the latest kidnappings highlight the urgent need to establish state police as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s security system. […]
IGP Disu Orders Intensified Rescue Operations After Oriire Attack
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered intensified rescue operations following the deadly attack and abduction incident in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Disu gave the directive during a visit to the affected communities on Saturday, where he also assured residents that security agencies were working to secure the […]
DHQ Clarifies reports on Neutralised Terrorist Commander Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki
By Zainab Bakare The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified concerns surrounding the recent neutralisation of a high-profile terrorist commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, during a joint operation conducted with the United States Africa Command on May 16, 2026. In a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the military addressed public reactions […]
Gumi Criticises US Over Airstrike That Killed ISIS Leader in Africa
By Oluwakemi Kindness Islamic cleric and bandits’ negotiator, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, on Saturday reacted strongly to reports of a joint United States–Nigeria military airstrike that allegedly killed ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki in Africa. In a statement, Gumi condemns the operation and warned against increased foreign military involvement in Nigeria, arguing that such interventions could worsen […]
FCT Police Debunk Alleged Herdsmen Influx in Gwagwalada
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports on social media alleging an influx of suspected Fulani herdsmen into Anguwan Dobi community in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja, describing the claims as misleading. In a statement issued on Friday night, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, says the […]
Police Rescue 30 Malians, Expose Family-Linked Kidnap Plot
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has rescued 30 Malian nationals from a transnational human trafficking syndicate operating within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and neighbouring Nasarawa State. This is as the Police said it also uncovered a disturbing family-linked kidnapping ring and foiling a major robbery operation involving a domestic chef. Force Public […]
Senator Uba Pushes Security Reforms, Stronger Oversight
By Zainab Bakare and Jumoke Abubakar Chairman of the Committee on the North-West Region, Babangida Uba, has called for urgent reforms in Nigeria’s security architecture and legislative oversight system to address worsening insecurity across the country. Speaking at a Sabbatical Valedictory Lecture organised by the Department of Economic and Social Research at the National Institute […]