Category: Security
The House of Representatives has approved the State Police Bill, marking a major step toward decentralising Nigeria’s policing system. The bill secured overwhelming support during Thursday’s plenary, with 289 lawmakers voting in favour. The session was presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. The lower chamber had dedicated Thursday’s sitting to deciding on the proposed legislation amid rising […]
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The House of Representatives has said it would vote on the alteration of the 1999 Constitution (as amended) today to...
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Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has clarified the reason behind his recent trip to Ibadan, saying he was not invited...
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The Osun State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating on social media that suspected bandits were recently arrested in parts...
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President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will intensify efforts to relieve economic hardship while redoubling the fight against...
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The Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with Special Operations Forces, have rescued 360 civilians, mostly women and children,...
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The Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment...
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Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said conversations around Artificial Intelligence (AI) are no longer about the future, noting that...
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Many public and private schools in Osun State on Tuesday abruptly shut down operations as rumours of bandit invasion spread...
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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has cautioned against the Indiscriminate recording and circulation of police-related video content,...
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The husband of the abducted principal of Community High School, Ahoro Esiele, Professor Wole Alamu, has made an emotional appeal...
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The Nigerian Correctional Service has denied allegations circulating in online media that officials stole valuables belonging to inmates during a...
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The Federal Fire Service has warned Nigerians about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, describing the gas as a “silent...
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the remand of a man, Chidiebere Justice Mark, in the custody of...
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The Ugandan government has detained 62 Nigerians for “illegally operating” a church, as well as living and working in the...
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The number of newly arrived asylum-seekers into Nigeria rose by 322 persons, amounting to a 21 per cent increase in...
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Late Brigadier General Omo Braimo, Captain Ismail and other gallant soldiers who paid the supreme price in the line of...
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The Nigerian Institution of Structural Engineers has raised concerns over Nigeria’s susceptibility to earthquake-related damage, identifying major cities such as...
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The Nigerian Army has promoted six Majors to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, urging them to justify the confidence placed...
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In preparation for the establishment of state police, the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a framework...
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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has said its recent operation in Ilorin, Kwara State, was not responsible for the...
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Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralised dozens of armed bandits in the notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji’s camp. The...
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The push for state police gained fresh momentum over the weekend as rising insecurity nationwide forced governors, lawmakers, and stakeholders...
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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) says Nasir el-Rufai, former governor of Kaduna, remains in lawful...
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A federal high court in Abuja has granted the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) permission to...
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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Disu Olatunji Rilwan, has read the riot act to officers and men of the Nigerian...
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The Federal Government has commenced the evacuation of willing Nigerians in Iran, escorting them safely across the Armenian border amid...
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The Police Service Commission (PSC) on Friday promoted seven (7) Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General of...
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Tunji Disu, Inspector-General of police (IGP), says the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is ready to contribute its quota towards the...
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The Federal Government has advised Nigerian nationals residing in Kuwait and Bahrain to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to safety...
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