Customs Backs Africa’s First Defence, Security Exhibition
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has confirmed its support for Africa’s inaugural comprehensive Defence and Security Exhibition, scheduled to take place in Nigeria this year. The Africa International Defence and Security Exhibition (AFRIDECS) was discussed during a courtesy visit by the exhibition’s Steering Committee to the NCS Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, […]
Speaker Urges Security Agencies to Rescue Abducted Kaduna Worshippers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has charged security agencies to immediately rescue worshippers abducted by suspected terrorists in Kaduna State and ensure the arrest of those responsible. In a statement signed on Thursday by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Speaker, Musa Krishi, Speaker Abbas […]
Kwara Govt Orders Immediate Closure of College of Education, Oro
By Victor Agboola The Kwara State Government has ordered the immediate closure of the Kwara State College of Education, Oro, citing worsening security in the area. The directive was issued by the Ministry of Tertiary Education, Science and Technology in an internal memo dated January 20, 2026. Signed by the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Sa’adatu […]
Minority Caucus Urges FG to Boost Military Welfare, Equipment
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to urgently improve the welfare of the armed forces and provide enhanced security equipment to enable them effectively tackle rising insecurity across the country. The Caucus made the call in a statement on the occasion of this year’s Armed […]
Speaker Abbas salutes Nigeria’s Armed Forces Sacrifice
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their courage, discipline and commitment in defending the country against internal and external threats. In a message issued on Thursday to mark the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day, the Speaker paid tribute to officers and men […]
Reps Pledges Continued Support for Nigerian Armed Forces
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing policies, legislation, and oversight measures that strengthen the welfare, capacity, and professionalism of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The assurance came as the House joined Nigerians in commemorating the newly designated Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. In a statement by the House […]
Nigerian Army Builds Ebonyi Training Depot to Boost Security, Recruitment
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has commenced the building of a new training depot at Amasiri-Edda in Afikpo and Edda Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele, the project approved by President Bola Tinubu is aimed at strengthening national security […]
FCT Police Arrest Three Over Murder of Abuja Lawyer
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” armed robbery syndicate in connection with the killing of a legal practitioner, Barrister Chigbo Mediatrix, in Abuja. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the Command’s fight against violent crime and followed a directive by […]
Police Rescue 76 Children, Arrest Three in Kaduna
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of 76 children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. The Police on Wednesday said the incident occurred on January 5, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m., following credible intelligence received by the Kaduna State Police Command indicating that suspected […]
IGP Deploys DIG Gumel, 17 CPs to Strategic Commands Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, and 17 Commissioners of Police to strategic departments, commands, and formations across the country. The deployments, according to the Force Headquarters, are aimed at strengthening operational capacity, enhancing leadership effectiveness, […]