Security Report
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DSS parades Umana’s alleged blackmail frontmen
The Directorate of State Security (DSS) said, weekend, it has effected the arrest of a man allegedly sponsored by former…
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Boko Haram: Buratai launches Combat Motorbike Battalion; Re-opens closed road in Borno
BY ABUDLLAHI ISAH, MAIDUGURI The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, has on Saturday launched a combat motorbike…
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U.S. set to deploy Special Forces to Nigeria in major push against Boko Haram
The Unites States has concluded plans to deploy its special forces to Nigeria to help the military as it battles…
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Adamawa blast: IG directs CPs to inspect all police armouries
Following the explosion that rocked the Police Divisional Headquarters, Yola, Adamawa State, Thursday which claimed the lives of four policemen,…
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Buhari behind my ordeal – Ex-NSA, Dasuki tells court
Former National Security Adviser (NSA), Colonel Sambo Mohamed Dasuki, Friday, opened up at Abuja High Court alleging that President Muhammadu…
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EFCC docks two Kano traders for N3.5m land scam; arraigns man for N1.3m visa fraud
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Wednesday, arraigned the quartet of Abdulaziz Dalha Musa, Abbah Muhammad Bello, Bala Mohammed…
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Nigerian troops free 1, 890 Boko Haram captives
In continuation of the clearance operations by troops to mop up the remnants of Boko Haram terrorists, troops have rescued…
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IGP condoles families of Yola bomb blast victims …Calls for calm; Places Commissioners of Police on red alert
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase, has commiserated with the families of those who lost their lives in…
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4 killed as seized Boko Haram bombs explode inside Yola police station
Several explosives seized from Boko Haram militants blew up at a police station in Yola, Adamawa State,Thursday, killing at least…
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War against Boko Haram now at mop-up phase; target of defeating insurgents achieved – COAS Buratai
Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, Wednesday, declared that the war against the Boko Haram terrorists in the…
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Wike launches patrol boats for Naval Command; hails Navy’s sustained fight against oil theft
Rivers State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike, has commended the Nigerian Navy for its sustained fight against crude oil theft. This…
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Remain law-abiding — NSCDC to Edo youths
AGENE GODWIN, Benin The Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Walter Akubuiroh, has charged…
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Lagos establishes first DNA forensic laboratory to boost crime fighting
Lagos State Government, Tuesday, announced that it has concluded plans to establish the first ever high-powered DNA Forensic Laboratory in…
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Contribute to building strong national institutions — Saraki tasks security agencies
Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki on Monday called on security agencies in the country to contribute in ensuring stronger…
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Military remains committed to global peace – CDS assures
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Gabriel Olonisakin has re-emphasised Nigeria’s commitment to global peace and security. He reiterated…
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Lagos intensifies action against domestic, sexual violence
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT) at the weekend embarked on several activities all geared towards…
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Military nabs IDPs camp intruder; yet to confirm arrest of Shekau’s lookalike
The Nigerian military has arrested two suspects Audu Umar and Hassan Umar for smuggling themselves among the Internally Displaced People…
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We are making gains in war against Boko Haram– -MNJTF Commander
ABDULLAHI ISAH, Maiduguri Commander of the Five Nation-Multi National Joint Task Force (MNJTF) Major General Lamidi Adeosun has said that…
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Gov. Ikpeazu vows to demolish houses, premises and facilities habouring kidnappers
As the crime of kidnapping gradually rears its ugly head in Abia, Governor Ikpeazu has vowed that any house, premises…
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Involve communities in securing oil pipelines, not troops — Ijaw youth group advises FG
CHINEDU WOSU, Yenagoa Leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Worldwide, has faulted Federal Government’s decision to deploy more troops…
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Unauthorized firearms: IGP warns IPOB; directs AIGs, CPs to enforce law prohibiting illegal weapons
Following a publication credited to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in which the group threatened to arm members ‘to…
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Troops destroy Boko Haram markets; rescue 195 captives
Nigerian troops of the 7 Division Garrison comprising 112 Battalion and Armed Forces Special Forces, Wednesday, carried out a joint…
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1,500 militants set to disarm in Arepo — Amnesty Office confirms
Presidential Amnesty Office has disclosed plans to disarm no fewer than 1,500 militants in the Arepo-Lagos axis. The Amnesty Office…
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Mrs Ambode tasks boat operators on safety; distribution of life jackets to schools
Wife of the Governor of Lagos State, Mrs Bolanle Ambode, Wednesday, charged boat operators in the state to observe strict…
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Man hacks wife to death in Benin over family dispute
AGENE GODWIN, Benin Shock gripped residents in Eyean quarters in the Aduwawa area of Benin City when a middle-aged man…
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