Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation, Names Disu Acting IGP
By Oluwakemi Kindmess President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down citing pressing family considerations. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by Presidential Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President received Egbetokun’s resignation letter earlier in the day and commended him for […]
Police–Banking Sector Alliance Against Cybercrime
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has strengthened collaboration with the Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers in Nigeria as part of renewed efforts to combat cybercrime and financial fraud across the country. The partnership was reinforced during a high-level visit by bank chief executives to the NPF-NCCC headquarters in Abuja, […]
Ebonyi Genocide Claim Baseless, Misleading — Ogah
By Oluwakemi Kindness An Ebonyi state lawmaker in the 10th House of Representatives, Chinedu Ogah has dismissed allegations of genocide against his Governor, Francis Nwifuru, describing the claims as false, inflammatory, and capable of heightening tensions in the state. Speaking with Parliamentary reporters on Wednesday in Abuja, the lawmaker said accusations made by human rights […]
Joint NASS Committee Faults Non-Release of Interior Ministry Capital Funds
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Joint Committee of the Senate and House of Representatives has expressed strong dissatisfaction over the non-release of capital funds allocated to the Federal Ministry of Interior, describing it as a major setback to project execution and institutional performance. Speaking during the ministry’s budget defence in Abuja, Chairman of the Senate Committee, […]
FCT Police Announce Movement Restriction Ahead of 2026 FCT Elections
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has announced a restriction of movement across the FCT from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, February 21, 2026, as part of security measures for the 2026 Area Council Elections. The restriction, which exempts essential service providers and accredited election officials, forms part of […]
Ex-IGPs Raise Security Alarm, Seek More Police Funding
By Oluwakemi Kindness Retired Inspectors General of Police have warned that Nigeria could face heightened security vulnerabilities unless the Federal Government urgently increases funding for the Nigeria Police Force. This comes as the current Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening intelligence, professionalism, and operational efficiency across the Force. Speaking […]
DHQ Confirms Arrival of 100 US Troops in Nigeria
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed the arrival of 100 United States military personnel and equipment in Nigeria, saying they landed at the Bauchi airfield as part of a bilateral security cooperation agreement between Nigeria and the US. In a statement issued on Monday, Samaila Uba, the Director of Defence Information, says […]
NASS Approves ₦1.504tn Nigerian Army Budget
By Oluwakemi Kindness The National Assembly of Nigeria has approved the Nigerian Army’s ₦1.504 trillion 2026 budget, pledging to address persistent delays in fund releases that lawmaker say are weakening defence operations across Ministries, Departments and Agencies. At a joint budget defence session with Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, Chairman of the Senate Committee […]
FG Charges El-Rufai Over NSA Phone Tapping Claim
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has filed a three-count criminal charge against former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over the alleged unlawful interception of phone communications belonging to Nigeria’s National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. The charges were filed by the Federal Government through the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Federal High […]
Nigeria Reaffirms Global Fight Against Drug Trafficking,
By Oluwakemi Kindness Nigeria has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to global cooperation in combating illicit drugs and transnational organised crime. The Chairman, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), stated this on Friday during the graduation ceremony of NDLEA officers at the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Training Academy […]