The Edo State Government has announced that 38 students of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, arrested in connection with last weekend’s protest in the area, will be released. The Commissioner for Education, Mr. Paddy Iyamu, disclosed this on Wednesday. He said some of the students were released on Tuesday, while the remaining ones would regain…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has said it possesses information regarding recent United States airstrikes against terrorist targets in Sokoto State, but will not disclose details of the operation to the public. Speaking on a flagship political and current affairs programme hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Hundeyin, said the…
Abuja – The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen security operations across several parts of the country. The delivery was confirmed on Tuesday in a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). “U.S. forces delivered critical military supplies to…
Benin City – The Edo State Government has announced the postponement of the resumption date for all public and private schools in the Edo Central Senatorial District until further notice, citing security concerns in the area. The district, which is the home region of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has recently experienced a series of security challenges….
Makurdi – The Benue State Police Command has confirmed an attack on Otobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area, resulting in the death of four persons. Gunmen reportedly invaded the community in the early hours of Tuesday, sparking panic among residents. Earlier reports had put the death toll at five. However, in a statement issued…
Abuja, Nigeria – January 12, 2026 Nigeria and Turkey have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral relations, with renewed emphasis on trade, security cooperation, and visa facilitation, following a high-level meeting in Abuja. The Honourable Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Monday hosted the newly appointed Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency Mehmet Poroy,…
The Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, has warned individuals providing support to terrorists, bandits, insurgents and other criminal groups to desist immediately, stating that the Federal Government has empowered security agencies to take decisive action against them. The minister issued the warning on Saturday while speaking as Special Guest of Honour at the…
The Oyo State Police Command has launched an intensive manhunt following a deadly attack on the National Forest Rangers’ Office in Oloka Village via Ikoyi-Ile, which claimed the lives of five forest guards. The attack occurred at about 11:30 p.m. on Monday, January 6, 2026, when suspected bandits, numbering about 12, reportedly emerged from surrounding…
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE (OPWS) have recorded a major operational breakthrough following a well-coordinated, intelligence-driven raid that led to the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition in Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. The successful operation was carried out on 4 January 2026 after troops received actionable intelligence on the…
In a statement signed by Yahaya Sarki, Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Media and Publicity, it was clarified that the explosion resulted from a fire and not a bomb blast, contrary to widespread speculation and reports on social media. Sarki noted that the clarification was provided by the Secretary to the State Government…
