Reps Pledges Continued Support for Nigerian Armed Forces
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing policies, legislation, and oversight measures that strengthen the welfare, capacity, and professionalism of the Nigerian Armed Forces. The assurance came as the House joined Nigerians in commemorating the newly designated Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day. In a statement by the House […]
Nigerian Army Builds Ebonyi Training Depot to Boost Security, Recruitment
By Zainab Bakare The Nigerian Army has commenced the building of a new training depot at Amasiri-Edda in Afikpo and Edda Local Government Areas of Ebonyi State. According to a statement by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations Colonel Appolonia Anele, the project approved by President Bola Tinubu is aimed at strengthening national security […]
FCT Police Arrest Three Over Murder of Abuja Lawyer
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested three suspected members of a notorious “one-chance” armed robbery syndicate in connection with the killing of a legal practitioner, Barrister Chigbo Mediatrix, in Abuja. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in the Command’s fight against violent crime and followed a directive by […]
Police Rescue 76 Children, Arrest Three in Kaduna
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has foiled an attempted attack and planned kidnapping of 76 children in the Kasuwan Magani area of Kaduna State. The Police on Wednesday said the incident occurred on January 5, 2026, at about 8:00 p.m., following credible intelligence received by the Kaduna State Police Command indicating that suspected […]
IGP Deploys DIG Gumel, 17 CPs to Strategic Commands Nationwide
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of the newly promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Usaini Gumel, and 17 Commissioners of Police to strategic departments, commands, and formations across the country. The deployments, according to the Force Headquarters, are aimed at strengthening operational capacity, enhancing leadership effectiveness, […]
Delta State Gets New Commissioner of Police
By Oluwakemi Kindness CP, Aina Adesola has assumed duty as the 23rd Commissioner of Police CP, of the Delta State Police Command. He succeeds Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, who was recently promoted and posted to the Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja. While formally taking over leadership of the Command, CP Adesola […]
Tinubu Orders Urgent Security Action as Niger Attacks Kill Over 40
By: Aremu Toyeebaht President Bola Tinubu has ordered an urgent security response following coordinated attacks on communities in Niger State that left scores dead, many abducted, directing Nigeria’s top security officials to pursue the attackers and rescue all captives. In a statement personally signed on Sunday, the President said he had instructed the Minister of […]
Tinubu Assures Nigerians of Stronger Economy, Improved Security in 2026
By Chinedu Echianu President Bola Tinubu has expressed optimism that 2026 will be a year of greater prosperity, stability and inclusive growth for Nigeria, assuring citizens that the economic reforms embarked upon by his administration are already yielding measurable results. In a New Year address to the nation on January 1, 2026, the President said […]
We Stood by Tinubu in Difficult Times, Wike Reaffirms Loyalty
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abul The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reaffirmed his unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu. He said those who stood by the President when it was politically difficult will continue to support him now that things are easier. Wike said he and his supporters openly backed Tinubu during […]
Police Arrest 22 Suspects, Recover Firearms, Others
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 22 suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, car snatching, and drug trafficking in intelligence-led operations across several states. The operations, conducted by the Force Special Tactical Squad (STS), also recovered firearms, vehicles, motorcycles, and illicit substances. According to a statement by the Force Public Relations […]