Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised a terrorist and recovered four motorcycles during a dawn offensive operation in Dan Musa Local Government Area of Katsina State. The operation, conducted on 4 September 2026, followed credible intelligence on the presence of terrorists around Yantumaki Forest. The troops launched a coordinated assault,…
The Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board (LSFVCB) has expressed deep sadness over the tragic security incident at a cinema facility in Lekki, Lagos State. The Board extended its condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the security officer who lost his life in the incident, while also wishing the injured person a…
Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening military and security cooperation following a courtesy visit by the Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, to Defence Headquarters in Abuja. The envoy was received by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Olufemi Oluyede, who highlighted the importance of sustaining and expanding existing defence ties between both…
Nigeria and Somalia are exploring ways to deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation in key sectors, including education, security, trade and investment, diaspora management, culture and the creative economy. The discussions took place in Mogadishu during the presentation of copies of Letters of Credence by Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Kenya, with concurrent accreditation to Somalia, Danlami Ibrahim, to…
Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts to protect lives and property following recent attacks in Benue State. Obi made the call during visits to Otukpo-Nobi and Efeyi-Ugboju communities in Otukpo Local Government Area, where recent attacks reportedly left several people…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 10,000 personnel from 10 state commands to strengthen security operations ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election. The Commandant-General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Audi, ordered the deployment, which includes uniformed and undercover officers drawn from the Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, Ogun, Lagos, Kwara,…
Nigeria and Israel have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries identifying security, defence, agriculture, food security, technology, innovation and healthcare as priority areas for deeper collaboration. The commitment was made during the valedictory visit of the outgoing Israeli Ambassador to Nigeria, Michael Freeman, to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, at…
Justice Faruku Bunza, the High Court judge abducted in Kebbi State one week ago, has regained his freedom and returned home safely. In a statement issued on Monday, the Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the judge’s release, with the command’s public relations officer, Bashir Usman, saying his freedom had also been verified by both his…
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan, has said the deployment of the Armed Forces during elections should remain an exceptional measure and only occur when security conditions demand military support for civil authorities. Speaking through the Commission’s Director of Legal, Al-Hassan Umar, at a seminar in Abuja, Amupitan stressed that the Nigeria…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has condemned the abduction of Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court, describing the incident as a direct attack on the judiciary, the administration of justice, and the rule of law. Justice Bunza was reportedly abducted by suspected armed bandits from his residence in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State on Sunday night, shortly after returning from Sokoto State. In a statement signed by NBA President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), the association expressed…
