Security Report
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Fleeing Maina bundled back from Niger; ‘He bought $2m property in Abuja; Others in Dubai, USA’ – EFCC; Witness against him dies
The Nigeria Police Force, Thursday, December 3, 2020, extradited Abdulrashid Abdullahi Maina, former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team…
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Borno Massacre: Northern Elders Forum begs Buhari to strengthen security or ‘leave the stage’
By Aderogba George Abuja, Dec. 2, 2020 Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has appealed to President Muhammadu Buhari to strengthen security…
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The North’s Frankenstein monster By Bola Bolawole
turnpot@gmail.com 0807 552 5533 As the Yoruba would say, “iyan ogun odun n gbona”; meaning that a pounded yam prepared…
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Police confirms arrest of Maina; Says he’ll be extradited to Nigeria soon
The Nigerian Police Force, NPF, has confirmed the arrest of fleeing former chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team (PRTT),…
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Zarbamari killings: Sack Security Chiefs, Senate tells Buhari again; Show people with nothing to add the way out, Senate President insists
The Senate has urged President Muhammadu Buhari, to as a matter of urgency, initiate a transitionary process of phasing out…
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Interpol co-ordinated arrest of fleeing Maina
Fresh facts have emerged on how fleeing Abdulrasheed Maina, erstwhile Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, was arrested…
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Boko Haram: North East Governors back Zulum’s call for mercenaries; Say: ‘what you can’t solve, … invite who can solve it’
Taraba State Governor, Ishaku Darius has declared support for Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s request that the federal government reengages mercenaries…
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Governors condemn killing of Borno rice farmers; Question capability of nation’s security architecture
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Abuja, Nov. 30, 2020 The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has condemned the killing of over 40 rice…
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CACOVID: Mixed reactions trail proposed N100bn Police Rehabilitation Fund
By Lydia Ngwakwe Lagos, Nov. 29, 2020 Mixed reactions have continued to trail plans by the private sector Coalition Against…
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Buhari describes as insane Boko Haram killing of farmers in Borno
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 29, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed grief over the killing of farmers on rice…
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Zabarmari: Zulum leads horrified kinsmen to bury 43 farmers killed by Boko Haram … Death toll still uncertain
Governor of Borno State, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum was at Zabarmari early morning on Sunday, to lead kinsmen and other…
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Gruesome murder of top Ondo traditional ruler against Yoruba tradition, custom – Ekiti Obas
By Ariwodola Idowu Ado Ekiti, Nov. 28, 2020 The Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, on Saturday lamented the killing…
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Nigerian Air Force elevates 107 Senior Officers, gets 16 AVMs (See names of promoted officers)
By Yahaya Isah Abuja, Nov. 27, 2020 The Air Force Council (AFC) has approved the promotion of 107 senior…
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Gov. Diri directs payment of medical bills for victims of police shooting
By Shedrack Frank Yenagoa, Nov. 27, 2020 The Bayelsa Government has directed the Commissioner for Health to settle the…
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Police brutality persists as patrol team opens fire on women at Tombia market in Bayelsa; They’ve been apprehended, says Police Commissioner
Despite the EndSARS protest and its aftermath, a Police patrol team on Wednesday opened fire on market women at Tombia…
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Trump approves intelligence briefing for Biden; President-elect presents national security team
New York/Washington, Nov. 25, 2020 The White House has given approval for U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to receive the president’s…
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We must not allow fifth columnists undermine our security, Sanwo-Olu urges Lagosians
• Interior Minister moves to strengthen peace in troubled communities, meets stakeholders • Forum makes case for special security arrangement…
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Magashi: With latest hardware, we’re set to overcome insecurity in our waters
· Defence Minister, Amaechi, CNS inspect Deep Blue Project facilities · Buhari fulfilling long national dream – Transport Minister · It’s a new…
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No attack on Zulum’s convoy or security aides, media aide clarifies
A Sunday report by an online media, claiming there was another attack by Boko Haram on the convoy of Borno…
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Gbajabiamila’s orderly shoots vendor dead in Abuja; Speaker ‘distraught’ over killing; Shooter suspended
By EricJames Ochigbo Abuja, Nov. 20, 2020 The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, says he is…
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Police arrest 48 suspects for various crimes in Edo
By Deborah Coker Benin, Nov. 18, 2020 The Police Command in Edo has arrested 48 suspected criminals for various crimes…
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Nigerian Army set to launch ‘Exercise Crocodile Smile’ in S/East, Cross River
By Stanley Nwanosike Enugu, Nov. 17, 2020 The Nigerian Army says it has concluded plans for an inter-agency training workshop…
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Security agencies must cooperate for effective service delivery — Army General
By Deborah Coker Benin, Nov. 16, 2020 Brig.-Gen. Usman Bello, Commander, 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin, said on Monday that…
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No repeat of EndSARS protests in Nigeria again, Buhari assures at security meeting
By Ismaila Chafe Abuja, Nov. 17, 2020 President Muhammadu Buhari says that he will do whatever it takes to ensure…
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