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Tinubu vows deeper global partnerships to crush security threats in 2026

President Bola Tinubu says his administration will deepen cooperation with regional and global partners in 2026 to eliminate all threats to Nigeria’s security and...

How Overcrowding affects Nigerian correctional facilities.

By Khadija Umar Tambuwal According to the world prison brief 2025, Overcrowding in Nigeria’s correctional centers has become a pressing issue threatening the justice system...

Troops eliminate 2 Boko Haram commanders, 7 others in Borno

Troops of the Joint Task Force, North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), in collaboration with the Air Component, have eliminated nine Boko Haram terrorists,...

NUJ Commends Security Forces on Capture of Senior Ansaru Leaders

The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) commends the Nigerian government and its security forces for the recent successful operation that led to the capture...

NCoS partners security agencies to recapture escaped inmates

The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) is partnering sister security agencies to recapture inmates who escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Keffi, in Nasarawa...

EFCC arrests 25 BUK undergraduates over alleged internet fraud

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 25 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Kano. Its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this...

3.7m people face food insecurity in northeast Nigeria — ICRC

Abuja, July 21, 2025 (NAN) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has raised alarm over worsening food insecurity in conflict-affected areas of...

Mission success must be our only objective – COAS to Commanders

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has emphasized that mission success should be the paramount objective for Nigerian Army commanders at...

Police rescue 2 kidnapped victims in Gombe

The Police Command in Gombe State on Friday said it has successfully rescued two kidnapped victims after spending 16 days in captivity. The Command’s spokesperson,...

Gov. Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew on LG

Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect. Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to...

Troops gun down 24 insurgents in Borno, Adamawa clearance operations

The troops from Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have neutralised 24 Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in a series of coordinated five days ambushes and...

NSA seeks to harness military veterans’ expertise for national security

The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has emphasised a shift toward inclusive security where veterans, communities, and state actors collaborate. Ribadu stated this...

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GOMBE POLICE DEPLOY HEAVY SECURITY FOR EID-EL-FITR CELEBRATIONS

The Gombe State Police Command has announced extensive security arrangements ahead of the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations across the state. In a statement issued on March 18,...

U.S. Judge orders reinstatement of Voice of America employees

A U.S. federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of more than 1,000 employees at Voice of America (VOA), blocking the Trump administration’s effort...

ADC releases timetable for nationwide congresses ahead of convention

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has released the timetable for its nationwide congresses ahead of the party’s National Convention. This is contained in a statement...

Tinubu pledges review of media tariffs, urges collaboration in nation building

President Bola Tinubu has pledged to review tariffs on newspaper and broadcasting materials to strengthen the media industry and enhance its constitutional role. Tinubu...