The Edo State Government has announced that schools temporarily closed over security concerns will resume academic activities on Monday, June 15, 2026, following a thorough assessment of the security situation across the affected communities. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Education, the decision was reached after extensive consultations and reviews involving security…
The Senate has urged Nigeria’s security agencies to intensify surveillance and take immediate enforcement action against bandits and terrorist groups who openly display their activities and proceeds of crime on social media platforms, particularly TikTok. The resolution followed a motion sponsored by Senator Sunday Karimi (Kogi West), who raised concerns over escalating bandit attacks and…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully rescued five kidnapped victims following a coordinated security operation in the Byazhin area of Abuja. The operation was launched in response to recent kidnapping incidents reported in the Paze community of Byazhin, which had raised concerns among residents and security authorities. According to the FCT Commissioner…
The United Nations has revealed that weapons looted during Libya’s 2011 conflict have found their way into the hands of extremist groups operating in Nigeria and across the wider Sahel region, highlighting the long-term security consequences of unchecked arms proliferation. Speaking at the UN Headquarters in New York on Tuesday, the UN Under-Secretary-General and High…
The Lagos State Government has expressed strong support for the upcoming Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX 2026), following a courtesy visit by the event’s Steering Committee to Lagos House, Marina. The delegation, led by Major General B.I. Alaya, briefed the state government on preparations for the continental defence and security exhibition, which is expected to…
The Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, has urged personnel of the Nigerian Navy to uphold professionalism, discipline, innovation, and selfless service in the discharge of their duties. He gave the charge on Friday in Abuja during a special Jummat service held to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Nigerian Navy. Abbas said the responsibility of strengthening the…
The Nigerian Army has acquired additional TP-2 drones and upgraded its aviation assets to enhance combat operations against rising security threats across the country. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this during the closing session of the 2026 COAS Conference, where senior military officials reviewed ongoing operations, intelligence, logistics, and reforms within…
The Nigerian Senate has strongly condemned the abduction of 87 students and teachers in separate attacks across Borno and Oyo States, describing the incidents as a direct assault on the nation’s future. Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele issued the condemnation in a statement released on Sunday through his Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, expressing deep…
The Nigeria Police Force in Kaduna State has recorded significant breakthroughs in its anti-crime operations, arresting 30 suspected kidnappers, four gunrunners, and several car theft suspects in April 2026. The State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, attributed the successes to intelligence-driven policing, coordinated tactical operations, and intensified patrols across the state. During the operations, officers recovered five firearms…
Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja to discuss security challenges, economic development, and political issues in the state. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the talks focused largely on tackling insecurity in Zamfara and…
