Security

  The Special Military Task Force in charge of maintaining peace in Plateau State otherwise known as Operation Safe Haven has confirmed that eight vigilantes were killed in last Sunday’s ambush by bandits in Kanam Local Government Area of the state.   The spokesman for the taskforce, Major Samson Zhakom, ...

  The Oyo State government has issued a final notice to traders at the Ogunpa Central International Market, Ibadan, to desist from displaying goods on the roadside, setting July 21 for enforcement.   The government also told the traders to maintain proper setbacks for free movement of people or face ...

  Oyo State Ministry of Women’s Affairs and Social Inclusion, on Tuesday, swore in ten state coordinators and 33 Local Government Commanders to enhance the security architecture of the state.   The ministry’s commissioner, Toyin Balogun, administered the oath of office and swearing-in of the committee members at the Local ...

  The Nigerian Air Force on Saturday, July 6, 2025, launched coordinated precision airstrikes targeting key Boko Haram enclaves in the Mandara Mountains of Borno State   The operation, executed under Operation Hadin Kai, focused on Wa Jahode and Loghpere, two long-established strongholds of the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad ...

    Police blocked roads in a show of force to deter anti-government marchers from the deserted streets of Kenya’s usually bustling capital on Monday, with small groups of protesters clashing with officers on Nairobi’s outskirts.   Many people appeared to be staying home rather than attend the annual so-called ...

  The General Manager, Transmission Company of Nigeria, Kaduna Region, Nasir Mansur, has urged communities to act fast in curtailing vandalism, saying that the firm was overwhelmed by vandalism.   He made the call on Monday during a sensitisation and public awareness campaign tagged: ‘Encroachment of the TCN Right of ...

  The Nigerian Postal Service has denied allegations linking it to drug trafficking activities, saying it does not engage in any form of illegal movement of narcotics.   NIPOST’s clarification follows an online publication that alleged the agency had been used to peddle drugs.   In a statement issued on ...

  The Ogun State Police Command says it is set to clamp down on any form of cult-related activity across the state on the “777” cult anniversary.   The “777” date observed on the seventh day of the seventh month is reportedly celebrated by some cult groups and has been ...

  The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one of its personnel, Lance Corporal Ahmed Aminu, in connection with the death of a phone repairer, Alkasim Ibrahim, in Mayo Belwa Local Government Area of Adamawa State.   The incident, which occurred on Friday has triggered widespread public concern and ...

  A former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (retd.), has called for the introduction of mandatory military training for all Nigerians, beginning with the National Youth Service Corps.   This, he said, is a way of promoting national unity, discipline, and resilience in the face of growing security ...