Tinubu Reinforces Operation Savannah Shield After Deadly Kwara Attacks
By: Almustafa Musa President Bola Tinubu has ordered the reinforcement of Operation Savannah Shield as the Federal Government intensifies security operations across Nigeria’s North Central states. The move follows recent terrorist attacks in Kwara State that left about 75 villagers dead. The renewed offensive includes the deployment of military forces, the Nigeria Police Force, and […]
51,955 Out of 80,812 Inmates Awaiting Trial Nationwide – NCoS
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) on Wednesday hinted that 51,955 of the country’s 80,812 inmates of the national custodial population are awaiting trial. Controller-General, Sylvester Nwakuche, who disclosed this during the Service’s 2025 budget performance and 2026 budget defence before the House Committee on Reformatory Institutions in Abuja, said this highlights severe […]
CDS Calls for Stronger Police as Military Expands Operations
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has warned that Nigeria’s recent gains against insurgency and banditry may not be sustained unless the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) are urgently strengthened to take over stabilisation duties in cleared communities. Oluyede made the […]
NDLEA Raids Bonny Drug Enclave, Officer Killed
By Oluwakemi Kindness Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have dismantled a notorious drug hub known as Ama Hausa in Bonny Island, Rivers State, arresting six suspects and seizing large quantities of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, skunk, and tramadol. The operation, carried out on Friday, 6 February 2026, turned deadly when the gang […]
Kwara Construction Workers Regain Freedom
By Sulyman Gobir All seven construction workers recently kidnapped in Owa Onire community of Ifelodun have regained their freedom. Commissioner for Works, Engr. Abdulquawy Olododo confirmed their freedom on Monday. He commended the efforts of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the security forces to strengthen public safety and rid the state of bandits and terrorists. The […]
FCT Police Arrest Nine Robbery Suspects, Recover Stolen Vehicles
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested nine suspected members of a notorious armed robbery syndicate and recovered three stolen vehicles alongside several stolen items. The arrests followed a report of an armed robbery incident on 18 January 2026, in Jikwoyi, where assailants invaded a residence and carted away […]
Kalu Condemns Fresh Killings in Kwara, Katsina, Benue
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has condemned the recent killings in Kwara, Katsina and Benue states, describing the attacks as senseless, barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement on Thursday, Kalu expresses deep sorrow over the loss of lives and destruction of property caused by the violent incidents. […]
Kwara, Benue attacks: Speaker Abbas calls for more action against killings
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Speaker of the House of Representatives Abbas Tajudeen, condemns in strong terms the latest killings in Kwara and Benue States, which have left over a hundred persons dead. In a Statement on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media, Musa Krishi, Tajudeen, expresses concern that innocent citizens keep losing their lives […]
FCT Police Ask NLC to Postpone Protest
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has advised the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) FCT Council to postpone its planned peaceful protest scheduled for Tuesday, 3 February 2026. In a statement on Monday, the Police said it fully recognizes the constitutional rights of citizens to protest and remains committed to providing adequate […]
Suspects in Yelwata Killings to Be Arraigned Monday — AGF
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice has confirmed that suspects arrested in connection with the killings in Yelwata, Benue State, will be arraigned on Monday, February 2, before Justice Joyce Abdul-Malik of the Federal High Court, Abuja. In a statement on Sunday, Kamarudeen Ogundele, […]