Security Report
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OPC hails DSS over arrest of Boko Haram suspects in Lagos, warns saboteurs
The Oodua People’s Congress has hailed the Department of State Services, DSS, for its vigilance, which led to the arrest…
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EFCC graduates 331 operatives
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on January 13, 2017 graduated 331 cadets of the Detective Assistant Grade, trained…
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PREMIUM TIMES replies Nigerian Army, demands apology from Buratai, others
PREMIUM TIMES has replied a letter sent by the Nigerian Army, threatening legal action against the newspaper for publications about…
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Gov. Ugwuanyi pledges support for Police officers wives
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has assured the Police Officers Wives Association, Enugu State chapter of his continued support…
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DSS arrests Boko Haram men in Lagos, Taraba, Nasarawa, Kogi States
In its determined counter-terrorism efforts to consolidate on the gains it has made in the sustenance of offensive against identified…
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9 killed in fresh suicide bomb attacks in Borno
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI Nine persons including a member of Civilian JTF, three male and two female suicide bombers were…
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Police foil armed robbery attack on bank in Port Harcourt, Rivers State
.Arrest vicious armed robbers who specialized in bank robbery; Recover catches of arms and ammunition; Arrest senior Bank Staff and…
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Accidental discharge: Villa is safe, Presidency assures Nigerians, foreigners; As President Buhari orders strong actions to deal with violence in Southern Kaduna
The Presidency has said that the security operative whose fire arm accidentally discharged in the Presidential Villa.is not attached to…
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Army quizzes Vice Chairman Kaga LGA over alleged cattle rustling; Confirms arrest of Mafa LGA chairman over harbouring of Bokko Haram leader
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI Few days after the arrest of Mafa Local Government Caretaker Chairman, Alhaji Shettima Maina for allegedly…
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Southern Kaduna: Dambazau cautions against religious conflicts
Minister of the Interior, Lt Gen (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau has called on all well-meaning Nigerians not to allow themselves…
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Boroh, Irabor present at Guards Brigade Dinner hosted by President Buhari
The Niger Delta region was adequately represented at the very colorful Annual Guards Brigade Regimental Dinner, hosted by President Muhammudu…
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Senate to investigate Southern Kaduna killings, says Saraki
Senate President, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Tuesday pledged that the Nigerian Senate, upon resumption, will look into the crises…
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What we know about ‘arrested’ Borno LG Chairman,’ by supervising Commissioner … Says Chairman reported himself to military, not arrested… Describes detention as ‘worrisome twist’
The Ministry for Local Government and Emirate Affairs which supervises the chairmen of the 27 local government areas in Borno…
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President Buhari attends Guards Brigade Regimental Dinner Night; Begins actualization of ECOWAS mandate on The Gambia
President Muhammadu Buhari on December 30, 2016 attended the Guards Brigade Regimental Dinner Night at the Guards Brigade Scorpion Mess…
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Army dismisses Boko Haram video as propaganda
The Nigerian Army has dismissed a recent video showing the controversial leader of the Boko Haram terrorist group, Abubakar Shekau,…
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Plot to bomb 3rd Mainland bridge: Police arrest Niger Delta militant, recover cartons of explosive devices, detonators, 2 AK 47 riffles
PRINCIPAL SUSPECT: i. Abiodun Amos (AKA) Senti (43) years Exhibits i. Two (2) Cartons of Explosive Devices and 125 Detonators.…
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Group to Wike: Commend instead of condemning security agencies
The Integrity Youth Alliance has condemned the statement credited to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike saying the violence…
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Borno Governor spends Boxing Day in Chibok, celebrates with 21 freed schoolgirls …Appoints leader of schoolgirls’ parents ward councillor … 21 freed girls present ‘thank you’ gift to Shettima
Borno State Governor, Kashim Shettima spent the whole of Monday, being Boxing Day, in Chibok town, where over 200 schoolgirls…
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Governors, political leaders congratulate President Buhari, military on takeover of Sambisa forest
Leaders across the political spectrum have been calling President Muhammadu Buhari, to congratulate him and the leadership of the armed…
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Sambisa Forest: IBB, Gov Bello commend Nigerian troops
Former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida (IBB), is highly delighted on the news of successful operations of Nigerian gallant…
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Christmas: Chief of Army Staff visits troops of Lafiya Dole in war front
BY ABDULLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI As Christians world over celebrate, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt. General Tukur Buratai has…
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Army issues alert on escapee Boko Haram from Sambisa Forest
The Nigerian Army has alerted that due to the ongoing final clearance and occupation of Boko Haram terrorists hideouts in…
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DSS accuses Governor Wike of sponsoring protests; It’s baseless and false alarm- Rivers State Govt
The Department of State Services (DSS) has accused Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State of plotting to disrupt the machinery…
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Bauchi Police rescue 163 victims, arrest 636 suspects in 2016 – Commissioner of Police
Being a text of address by Bauchi Commissioner of Police Against the back drop of security situation in the Country…
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Training programme of successful candidates of 2016 recruitment exercise into Nigerian Police Force to begin
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim K. Idris, has approved, beginning from Saturday December 31, 2016, the training programmed…
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