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The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has launched a toll-free emergency line (193) for intelligence, reporting 662 terrorists killed in Q2 2026. Support national
Ondo NSCDC Commandant Oluyemi Ibiloye attributes ongoing insecurity in Ondo State to asymmetric warfare and intelligence deficiencies. He emphasizes the need for improved local information gathering to combat these challenges.
Police in Kwara State have arrested three suspected cultists linked to the kidnapping and murder of a Kwara Polytechnic student. This incident highlights ongoing issues with cult violence in the region.
A new report highlights how worsening insecurity in Nigeria is exacerbated by the exploitation of precious resources. The findings underscore the urgent need for effective governance to address these challenges.
The Akwa Ibom local council has suspended a security supervisor following allegations of phone theft at a bank. They have pledged to cooperate with the police investigation and any judicial proceedings that follow.
Katsina security forces successfully thwarted a bandit attack in Charanchi LGA, recovering 117 stolen livestock. Ongoing efforts aim to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
Violence between farmers and herders in Niger State has resulted in the deaths of 48 individuals, primarily women, children, and the elderly. The clashes erupted when herders attacked a community early Wednesday morning.
Jonathan Marcus has been sentenced to death for the murder of an elderly couple in Abuja. The court's decision highlights the serious consequences of violent crime in the region.
A total of 36 students from Borno are still held captive by kidnappers, including 25 females and 11 males. The group consists of various secondary school students across different grades.
Nigeria says it will seek compensation from South Africa for citizens who abandoned their homes, businesses and property after recent read more Nigeria seeks compensation from South Africa over migrant exodus
The Nigeria Union of Teachers has called off the strike in Oyo State, directing teachers to return to work on Thursday. This decision follows the abduction of over 40 teachers last month, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.
A Sokoto High Court has sentenced six men to death by hanging for armed robbery. The trial judge highlighted concerns over the increasing involvement of youths in violent crime.
By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has secured the conviction of Jonathan Marcus for the murder of an 80-year-old man, Mr. Adebola Ezekiel, and his wife, Mrs. Abiodun Ezekiel, at their residence in Apo Legislative Quarters, Abuja. The command d...
Michael Aondoakaa, the PDP governorship candidate in Benue, has condemned the recent killings in the state. He is calling for stronger security measures to address the violence.
Cybercriminals are exploiting the growing popularity of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to target small and medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), with malware read more Fake AI tools become new cyber threat as malware attacks on SMEs rise fivefold – Kaspersky
Many residents were forced to bail floodwater out of their homes as the rains, which began on Sunday and intensified on Tuesday, continued in parts of the state on Wednesday. The post Lagos warns of more heavy rains, demolishes shanties appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 93 senior police officers to their next ranks, including 13 Commissioners of Police (CPs) elevated to
A looming power outage is threatening parts of Nigeria’s commercial capital after flooding from persistent rainfall crippled a key electricity read more Blackout looms as floods trigger force majeure in Nigeria’s commercial capital
South Africa experienced looting and a significant number of arrests during recent anti-immigrant protests. While most demonstrations were peaceful, around 900 individuals were detained, some for looting.
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the National Pension Commission (PenCom) have recovered over N3 read more ICPC, PenCom recover N3bn as crackdown on pension defaulters intensifies
The Defence Headquarters has introduced a toll-free hotline for intelligence sharing. They reported the elimination of 662 terrorists and criminals in the second quarter of 2026.
*As military shifts focus to dismantling criminal networks Linus Aleke in Abuja Troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) killed 662 terrorists and other criminal elements, arrested 1,084 suspects
* Says it’ll now be headed by a civilian DG, supported by four executive directors, including one for security services * Directs youth development and justice ministries to fastrack process
The Nigerian military successfully neutralized 129 terrorists and rescued 542 kidnapping victims in June. Additionally, 486 suspects were arrested and seven illegal refineries dismantled during operations.
*Says social media fuels misinformation, fake news Linus Aleke in Abuja The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed concern over what it described as growing hostile propaganda against the Nigerian military,
Nigeria has urged the African Union to prioritize xenophobic violence as a critical security issue. This call follows the evacuation of affected Nigerians from South Africa under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's directive.
The DSS has arrested former Minister Uche Nnaji at Enugu Airport while he was about to board a private jet to Abuja. This incident raises questions about the circumstances surrounding his apprehension.
The Nigerian military has successfully neutralized 224 militants and rescued 279 hostages in recent operations. Additionally, over 423 suspects were arrested during these efforts across the North-West and North-Central regions.
An indigene of the community, who said he lost a family member in the attack, disclosed that several residents were still missing. The post Suspected herdsmen kill 10, injure 15 in fresh Benue attack appeared first on Vanguard News.