Security Report

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, April 24, 2024 African leaders including Heads States and Government, Ministers of Defence, National Security Advisors, and representatives of regional organisations, UN and others have adopted the Abuja Declaration in tackling terrorism in Africa. The declaration made at the end of the High–Level African Counter–Terrorism Meeting, …

The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC,  Mr. Ola Olukoyede has disclosed that he made personal efforts to invite a former governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Adoza Bello to respond to investigations regarding his alleged involvement in money laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,089.88( Eighty …

Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello was on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 served his charges through his counsel, Abdulwahab Muhammad (SAN) after Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja ruled that the defendant should be served through his counsel, especially as he failed to appear before …

In a courageous act, the family of a bride-to-be and a group of passengers thwarted a kidnap attempt by killing a terrorist in Zamfara State. According to reports from PRNigeria, the incident unfolded when the family of the bride-to-be and other travellers were ambushed by bandit terrorists along the Talata …

President Bola Tinubu has called for the establishment of a regional counter-terrorism centre that will serve as a hub for intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and capacity building throughout Africa. Speaking at the African High-level Meeting on Counter-Terrorism in Abuja on Monday, the President said Africa must take a comprehensive approach …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Akwa Ibom Command, says it has impounded 8, 400 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) concealed in 28 drums smuggled from the country en route to Cameroon. The State Commandant of NSCDC, Mr. Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this while briefing newsmen at the …

By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, April 21, 2024 Troops of 1 Division of the Nigeria Army eliminated several terrorists who ambushed them on Friday while on a fighting patrol to Karaga Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. Two officers and four soldiers were, however, lost to the ambush, …

  By Taiye Agbaje IPOB Leader, Nnamdi Kanu, and his lawyers in court in one of the proceedings at Federal High Court in Abuja Abuja, April 19, 2024 A Federal High Court, Abuja has adjourned a N1 billion suit filed by Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of …

Ex-Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Adoza Bello, has been declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), in connection with an alleged case of money laundering to the tune of N80,246,470,089.88 (Eighty Billion, Two Hundred and Forty Six Million, Four Hundred and Seventy Thousand and Eighty Naira, Eighty …

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello on Thursday, April 18, 2024 failed to appear before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja to kick off his arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Bello was slated for arraignment  by the EFCC alongside Ali Bello, …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has reacted to the obstruction of its officials from effecting the arrest of the former Governor of Kogi State, Mr. Yahaya Adoza Bello from his Abuja residence on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The operatives of the anti-corruption agency, who had gone to Bello’s …

Governor Hope Uzodimma has reiterated that his government is irrevocably committed to the pursuit of peace, not just in Imo State but in Nigeria. He said commitment to peace and harmony remains inevitable if development must be achieved in the society. The Governor spoke when he met with members of …

Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, CP Adebola Hamza briefing newsmen while parading the 21 suspected Yoruba nation agitators on Monday at the command’s headquarters in Ibadan. By Suleiman Shehu/David Adeoye, Ibadan/Muftau Ogunyemi, Akure April 15, 2024 Police in Oyo State are on the trail of sponsors of the Yoruba …

By David Adeoye Ibadan, April 15, 2024 The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2 Division, Nigerian Army,  Maj.-Gen. Obinna Onubogu, says the Army will prevent a reoccurrence of Saturday’s invasion of the Oyo State Secretariat by Yoruba Nation separatists. Onubogu gave the assurance on Monday when he visited Gov. Seyi Makinde …

By Naomi Sharang Abuja, April 15, 2024 Pa Edwin Clark, Leader of  the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), has urged the Federal Government to appoint a special taskforce to ensure the rescue of the remaining Chibok girls held by Boko Haram The elder statesman made the call while briefing newsmen …

By Cecilia Ologunagba New York, April 14, 2024 UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has condemned the “large-scale attack” launched on Israel by Iran. Guterres, in a statement, urged maximum restraint by all parties and warned that neither the region nor the world could afford another war. According to the latest reports, …

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has said that some Managing Directors (MDs) of banks indicted in the course of investigations into the alleged financial misappropriation in the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development who are found wanting will be prosecuted. The Commission, which said that so …

A pro-Yoruba nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has distanced himself from the invasion of the Oyo state government Secretariat by suspected agitators on Saturday, April 13. Reports indicate that security officials arrested about 20 gunmen suspected to be members of Yoruba Nation adherents who were involved …

By Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, April 13, 2024 Police in Oyo State have arrested 20 suspected Yoruba nation agitators over Saturday’s alleged invasion of the state’s House of Assembly complex in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a group of persons allegedly invaded the complex located at the …

By Desmond Ejibas Port Harcourt, April 13, 2024 Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was abducted from his residence in Rumuosi, Obio/Akpor area in Rivers, has been freed. He was released around 10p.m. on Friday unharmed, less than 24 hours after being abducted on Thursday. His colleague, Charles Oporum, confirmed …

By David Adeoye/Suleiman Shehu Ibadan, April 13, 2024 Gunmen suspected to be members of a group calling itself O’odua Nation agitators early Saturday in Ibadan invaded the Oyo State Secretariat at Agodi. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the gunmen’s invasion was however repelled by state security officials. …

PSC’s Arase pays glowing tribute for activist’s contributions to Policing By Diana Omueza April 12, 2024 Bishop Mathew Kukah, Archbishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, has advised Nigerians to use positions of power and authority to impact and add value to humanity. Kukah gave the advice on Friday in …

Abuja, 12 April 2024  Today, Officer Cadet Owowoh Princess Oluchukwu, became the first-ever Nigerian female officer to graduate from the UK’s Royal Military Academy Sandhurst (RMAS). The 24-year-old Princess was one of the 135 Officer Cadets to graduate during RMAS’ Sovereign’s Parade today in London. The parade marked the completion of …

The accident scene By Chiazo Ogbolu Ikeja, April 12, 2024 A falling 40-feet container killed a woman inside her car at the Lagos end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday. Her driver, however, survived the accident unhurt, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has stated. Its Director, Public Affairs …

By Edeki Igafe Warri (Delta), April 10, 2024 The Military Board of Inquiry constituted by the Defence Headquarters to investigate the 17 soldiers killed in Okuama Community, Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta, has commenced sitting. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the panel convened on Wednesday …