The Nigeria Police Force has announced plans to resume nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026. The police linked the decision to rising security concerns. They said criminals now misuse unauthorised tinted vehicle glass more frequently. The announcement came in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations…
President Bola Tinubu approved the creation of a new Nigerian Army Training Depot in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State. This decision expands military infrastructure in the Southeast region. Consequently Nigeria now has three major depots. The first has operated in Zaria, Kaduna State since 1924. The second gained approval in Osogbo, Osun State in August 2025. Purpose…
The Abia State Police Command has arrested three elderly Abia gun runners and recovered a cache of firearms during a targeted intelligence-led operation in Obingwa Local Government Area. Moreover, the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to stop illegal arms movement across the state. Identities of the Abia Gun Runners Revealed Police spokesperson DSP Maureen…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has ordered the immediate dismantling of non-essential roadblocks on major highways. The move aims to boost troop mobility, ease travel, and improve overall security operations. Why DHQ Targeted Non-Essential Roadblocks An internal memo dated December 5 and signed by Brigadier General A. Rabiu for the Chief of Defence Staff said the…
Nigeria has been ranked among the countries with the deadliest terror attacks in modern history. According to a global list compiled by death toll, two major incidents in Nigeria now sit in the top three worldwide. Notably, the Maiduguri attack between July 26 and 30, 2009 ranks as the second deadliest terror incident, with about…
During the November edition of his monthly media interaction in Umuahia, Governor Okezie Otti appealed to residents to remain security-conscious throughout the festive period. He emphasized the importance of vigilance and personal responsibility. “Intelligence is key. Give information, take charge of your security, and don’t fear,” he said. Government Collaborates With Security Agencies Governor Otti…
The Kano State Executive Council approved N54.7 billion to fund development projects across key sectors. The council aims to accelerate development and improve service delivery. Projects Target Infrastructure, Education, Health, and Security The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiyya, told journalists that the council ratified submissions from Ministries, Departments, and Agencies totaling N54.8…
The Kogi State Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged bandit invasion in the Zango, Crusher, and Felele communities in Lokoja metropolis. Commissioner Warns Against Spreading False Information The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Kankarofi, described the rumours, which caused panic among residents, as “fake news” designed to create unnecessary tension in the state….
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Nigerian Air Force to expand air surveillance across remote forests in Kwara State, where terrorists are believed to be hiding. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, announced the directive on his X handle on Tuesday. The presidential order also covers Kebbi and Niger…
Armed bandits abducted ten residents of Tsanyawa Local Government Area in Kano State on Monday night. They launched coordinated attacks on Biresawa and Tsundu villages around 10 p.m., taking five people from each community. Kabiru Usman, a Biresawa resident whose family members were kidnapped, said the bandits arrived on foot, heavily armed. He explained, “They…
