Police: Sowore to Face Court Today Over ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ Protest
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force says activist Omoyele Sowore may be charged to court today following his arrest in connection with the “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest held earlier in the week in Abuja. Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, who disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Thursday, explained that Sowore’s […]
FCT Police Commissioner Redeploys Ushafa DPO Over Unprofessional Conduct
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), CP Miller Dantawaye, has ordered the immediate redeployment of the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Ushafa Division over alleged unprofessional conduct. This follows the circulation of a viral video on X (formerly Twitter) showing the DPO slapping a young man on Wednesday, October 22, […]
DHQ Denies Coup Attempt Rumour, Reaffirms Loyalty to Tinubu’s Government
By Chinedu Echianu The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed as false and misleading an online report alleging that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an attempted military coup. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the DHQ described the publication as “malicious” […]
House Seeks Security Reinforcement in Sokoto After Deadly Bandit Attacks
By Oluwakemi Kindness | Abuja The House of Representatives has urged the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police to immediately strengthen security operations in Kebbe and Tambuwal local government areas of Sokoto State, following renewed bandit attacks that have claimed several lives and displaced residents. The resolution followed a motion of urgent public importance moved by […]
Police Pledge Stronger Cybersecurity for Nigerians
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ensuring a safer digital environment for all Nigerians amid rising cases of cybercrime across the country. A statement on Sunday by the force public relations officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the IGP who was represented […]
Nigeria Police Recruits 10,000 Constables to Boost Security Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness In an effort to improve public safety and close manpower gaps, the Nigeria Police Force has deployed 10,000 newly trained Constables across the country. The new officers officially passed out on October 7, 2025, after undergoing rigorous training at Police Colleges and Training Institutions nationwide. Their deployment comes amid rising security challenges, […]
Fake News, Deepfakes Undermining National Security- Chief of Army Staff
By: Aremu Toyeebaht The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has called for stronger collaboration between the military and the media to combat the rising threat of fake news, manipulated images, and deepfakes, which he described as serious dangers to national security and public trust. Oluyede, represented by the Commander, Nigerian Army Cyber Warfare […]
NDLEA Dismantles Two Cocaine Cartels in Lagos, Arrests Syndicate Leader
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled two major drug cartels operating in Lagos, arresting five suspects, including the mastermind, Hammed Taofeek-Ode, after weeks of intelligence-led operations. The operations, which lasted over three weeks, led to the seizure of six cocaine consignments concealed in stainless cups, body cream, and hair […]
Wike Promises Cleaner Abuja, New Waste Contracts in Two Weeks
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has reassured residents that Abuja is a safe and secure city, while also highlighting significant progress on key infrastructure projects in the Wuye District and Kuje Area Council. The Minister made these statements in Abuja on Saturday, following a routine inspection of ongoing […]
Court Stops Police Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permits
By OLuwakemi Kindness The Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police to suspend the enforcement of tinted glass permits for motorists. In an interim ruling on Friday, the court directed the police to “respect judicial processes pending further proceedings” in Suit No. FHC/WR/CS/103/2025, filed […]