Ex-IGPs Raise Security Alarm, Seek More Police Funding
By Oluwakemi Kindness Retired Inspectors General of Police have warned that Nigeria could face heightened security vulnerabilities unless the Federal Government urgently increases funding for the Nigeria Police Force. This comes as the current Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening intelligence, professionalism, and operational efficiency across the Force. Speaking […]
DHQ Confirms Arrival of 100 US Troops in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of 100 United States military personnel and equipment in Nigeria, saying they landed at the Bauchi airfield as part of a bilateral security cooperation agreement between Nigeria and the US. In a statement issued on Monday, Samaila Uba, the Director of Defence Information, says […]
NASS Approves ₦1.504tn Nigerian Army Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly of Nigeria has approved the Nigerian Army’s ₦1.504 trillion 2026 budget, pledging to address persistent delays in fund releases that lawmaker say are weakening defence operations across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. At a joint budget defence session with Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
FG Charges El-Rufai Over NSA Phone Tapping Claim
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has filed a three-count criminal charge against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The charges were filed by the Federal Government through the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Federal High […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Global Fight Against Drug Trafficking,
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to global cooperation in combating illicit drugs and transnational organised crime. The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), stated this on Friday during the graduation ceremony of NDLEA officers at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy […]
Tinubu Reinforces Operation Savannah Shield After Deadly Kwara Attacks
By: Almustafa Musa President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reinforcement of Operation Savannah Shield as the Federal Government intensifies security operations across Nigeria’s North Central states. The move follows recent terrorist attacks in Kwara State that left about 75 villagers dead. The renewed offensive includes the deployment of military forces, the Nigeria Police Force, and […]
51,955 Out of 80,812 Inmates Awaiting Trial Nationwide – NCoS
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) on Wednesday hinted that 51,955 of the country’s 80,812 inmates of the national custodial population are awaiting trial. Controller-General, Sylvester Nwakuche, who disclosed this during the Service’s 2025 budget performance and 2026 budget defence before the House Committee on Reformatory Institutions in Abuja, said this highlights severe […]
CDS Calls for Stronger Police as Military Expands Operations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has warned that Nigeria’s recent gains against insurgency and banditry may not be sustained unless the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) are urgently strengthened to take over stabilisation duties in cleared communities. Oluyede made the […]
NDLEA Raids Bonny Drug Enclave, Officer Killed
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a notorious drug hub known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers State, arresting six suspects and seizing large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol. The operation, carried out on Friday, 6 February 2026, turned deadly when the gang […]
Kwara Construction Workers Regain Freedom
By Sulyman Gobir All seven construction workers recently kidnapped in Owa Onire community of Ifelodun have regained their freedom. Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawy Olododo confirmed their freedom on Monday. He commended the efforts of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the security forces to strengthen public safety and rid the state of bandits and terrorists. The […]