Police Intensify Security Ahead of Sallah The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered enhanced security deployments nationwide ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. He also extended Eid greetings to Muslims across the country and assured Nigerians of improved security during the festive period. The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday…
Shaibu Seeks Investment in Military Innovation The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger investment in human capital development and military research to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on foreign military imports. He said the move would help strengthen local defence production and improve national security capacity. Shaibu made the call on…
Government Takes Urgent Action After School Attack The Borno State Government has temporarily closed Government Day Secondary School, Mussa, in Askira/Uba Local Government Area after suspected insurgents abducted 42 students. The state also approved the relocation of the school to Government Secondary School, Uba, to protect students and ensure learning continues in a safer environment….
New Security Unit Targets Rising Violent Crimes The Bauchi State Police Command has reinforced its fight against violent crime and terrorism with the launch of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). State Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, announced the move on Tuesday during the official inauguration of the unit in Bauchi. He said the initiative…
Students of the University of Jos on Tuesday staged a protest over a prolonged power outage affecting hostels on campus. The students said the blackout had lasted for about one week and disrupted academic and social activities within the institution. Students Demand Immediate Restoration During the protest, several students expressed frustration over the lack of…
Government Expands Welfare Support Across Public Service The Kwara State Government has approved a 30 per cent peculiar allowance for workers in media houses, agencies, and parastatals. These workers were previously excluded from the earlier allowance granted to mainstream civil servants. The government announced the approval on Monday in Ilorin through the Office of the…
Coalition Praises Army Leadership and Strategic Changes A coalition of Civil Society Organisations under Nigeria Integrity Watch has praised the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, for reforms aimed at improving the Nigerian Army’s effectiveness. In a statement issued on Monday, the group described Shaibu’s leadership as transformative. It said his reforms have…
Nine Suspects Linked to Criminal Networks Nabbed The Zone 2 Police Command in Onikan, Lagos State, has arrested nine suspects linked to two criminal syndicates involved in stealing and diverting goods in transit. Police also recovered stolen items valued at over N60 million. Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the zone, Olohundare Jimoh, disclosed…
Midnight Attack Hits Yashikira Community Suspected armed bandits attacked Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, abducting 10 residents and setting part of the Emir’s palace on fire during a midnight raid. The Kwara State Police Command confirmed that the attack happened around 2:00 a.m. on Monday. According to the police, the…
Hayab Calls for Integrity and Responsible Leadership The Chairman of the Northern Christian Association, Joseph Hayab, has urged politicians to avoid greed, manipulation, and selfish leadership. He asked public office holders to fear God and serve as good examples to young Nigerians. Hayab, who also serves as Senior Pastor of Amazing Grace Baptist Church, spoke…
