IGP Orders Review of Amnesty Report on Police Abuse
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has order a comprehensive institutional review of Amnesty International’s latest report, which accuses the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies of extrajudicial killings and human rights violations in the South-East. The 128-page document, titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria,” […]
IGP, Alaafin, Monarchs Unite for Grassroots Peace
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, reaffirmes the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to partnering with traditional rulers to strengthen grassroots security and foster sustainable peace across the country. Egbetokun made the pledge when he received a delegation of prominent Southwest monarchs, led by the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, […]
Police Probe KWAM 1 Over Alleged Unruly Conduct at Abuja Airport
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has opened an investigation into popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde-Marshal, widely known as KWAM 1, following a petition from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over alleged unruly conduct at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to the NCAA, the incident occurred on 5 August 2025 and […]
NDLEA Arrests Lagos Pastor for Alleged Cannabis Smuggling from Ghana
Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says a Lagos-based pastor accused of masterminding large-scale cannabis shipments into Nigeria has been arrested after months on the run. Prophet Adefolusho Aanu-Olasele, also known as Abbas Ajakaiye, founder of The Turn of Mercy Church, was detained on Sunday 3 August at his church in Okun […]
FCT Police Arrest Three Over 2024 Liberty Radio Staff Murder
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested three suspects in connection with the brutal murder of Liberty Radio staffer, Azubuko Nwakama, at Panteka Market, Mpape. Nwakama was attacked and robbed a year ago on June 14, 2024, with his mobile phone and other valuables stolen. Despite immediate investigative efforts, the […]
Marwa Calls for United Front Against Drug Abuse, Cultism, Banditry
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brigadier General, Mohamed Buba-Marwa, has called for urgent collective action by families, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders to curb the growing menace of drug abuse, cultism, and banditry among Nigerian youths. He stated this while speaking at a seminar by the […]
NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine, Tramadol Concealed in Car Mirrors at Lagos Airport
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of cocaine and tramadol concealed in vehicle side mirrors at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The interception in a major operation by operatives of the NDLEA also led to the arrest of key members of an export smuggling ring. […]
UPF Urges Strengthening of Family Values to Tackle Insecurity
By: Julian Osamoto The Universal Peace Federation (UPF) has called for a national reawakening centred on strengthening family values, describing the home as the bedrock of peace and social stability in Nigeria. Speaking at a national seminar and award ceremony in Abuja, the Secretary-General of UPF Nigeria, Dr George Ikpot, said that moral decline within […]
FCT Police Intensify Crackdown on ‘One-Chance’ Crimes
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has launched a robust, intelligence-led security operation aimed at rooting out “one-chance” robberies and related criminal syndicates and safeguarding residents. A statement issued by the Command announced plans to step up stop-and-search operations at identified flashpoints across the city. These efforts specifically target criminal elements […]
DICAN to Host First International Diplomatic, Security Conference in Abuja
By Zainab Bakare The Diplomatic Correspondents’ Association of Nigeria is set to hold its maiden International Diplomatic and Security Conference in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The high-level event will explore Nigeria’s foreign policy direction in the face of growing global instability. It will focus on the country’s 4Ds Strategy […]