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Concerns are growing over the government's ability to ensure safety as insecurity, including school kidnappings, escalates in Nigeria. This situation raises questions about the administration's priorities ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Democratic Leadership Alliance has given the Federal Government a 14-day ultimatum to address the escalating kidnapping crisis in Nigeria. They have warned that failure to act could lead to further deterioration of the situation.
The FCT Police have successfully rescued five kidnapped individuals in Abuja, eliminating two of their captors. Two additional suspects were arrested during the operation, highlighting ongoing efforts to combat kidnapping in the region.
The police said they are intensifying to identify and arrest other persons connected to the suspects. The post Police arrest three suspected cultists, recover firearms in Osun appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, said the police had visited all the schools mentioned and found no evidence of any attack. The post Police dismiss rumoured attacks on schools appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Police in Abia State are investigating the theft of a Chief Magistrate's Toyota Corolla outside a court in Umuahia. They are seeking public assistance to recover the stolen vehicle.
Atuchukwu Onyeanusi, a Nigerian man, has been sentenced in the US for fraudulently obtaining employment using a false identity. This case highlights ongoing issues related to identity fraud and its legal consequences.
The Edo State Government has closed three secondary schools in Akoko-Edo due to credible threats of kidnapping targeting students. This decision aims to ensure the safety and security of the students amidst rising concerns.
Debo Farounbi, the Vice Chairman of Ifedayo Local Government, has been kidnapped by armed assailants in Osun State. This incident marks the third abduction in the community within the last seven months.
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspected drug lord, Ofonime Etim, and recovered stolen goods. This operation also involved dismantling a notorious drug bunker in Ikot Ebom Ita.
A Nigerian fugitive, Temitope Segun, has escaped from prison transport in London, prompting a police manhunt. Authorities are actively searching for him in the Plumstead area.
The House of Representatives is urging President Bola Tinubu to strengthen security measures against banditry and kidnappings in Nigeria. Lawmakers emphasize the need for a more comprehensive approach to tackle these pressing issues.
Gunmen attacked a school in Kogi State, resulting in the deaths of a vice principal and two others, while three students were abducted. Residents are urging the government for immediate intervention to address the rising insecurity in the area.
The NCC and risk management experts are advocating for a comprehensive reform of Nigeria's national security framework. This initiative aims to tackle increasing threats in both physical and cyber domains.
The Niger State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that hoodlums attacked schools in Bosso, Kpakungu, Sabon-Wuse and Lambata areas of the state, describing the claims as false and misleading. The post Police debunk reports of school attacks in Niger appeared first on V...
Mrs Alamu was abducted alongside teachers, pupils and school administrators during the violent attack on the school community. The post Husband of abducted Oyo principal calls for prayers, safe return appeared first on Vanguard News.
Social media influencer and self-styled relationship therapist, Okoro Blessing Nkiruka, popularly known as Blessing CEO, has disclosed that she has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos following her arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission...
Tensions were already high in Britain after violent skirmishes last week in Southampton, southern England, over the police handling of the murder of a young white student stabbed to death by a British Sikh man. The post Protesters Torch Buildings And Vehicles, Block Roads Over Be...
The vice-chairman of Ifedayo council, Mr. Debo Faroumbi, has been kidnapped by armed assailants in Osun State. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
Seven students were injured in an armed attack on a school in Ebonyi. Police are actively pursuing the assailants to bring them to justice.
Atuchukwu Markrufus Onyeanusi, a Nigerian man, has been sentenced in the US for fraudulently obtaining employment using a fake identity. This case highlights ongoing issues related to visa misuse and identity fraud.
A Lagos school faced chaos due to a false rumor about a kidnapping, which was later revealed to be a prank. The incident caused significant panic among students and teachers.
Twelve people were killed in a shooting incident near Johannesburg, according to police reports. The attack occurred in a poor area where illegal miners were residing.
A helicopter crash in Pakistan has tragically resulted in the deaths of all personnel aboard. This incident highlights the ongoing tensions in the region, particularly concerning Kashmir.
The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a suspected notorious drug peddler and dismantled a four-man criminal syndicate allegedly involved read more Police arrest drug peddler, smash four-man robbery syndicate in Katsina
Northern elders are urging President Bola Tinubu to declare a national security emergency due to escalating insecurity in Nigeria. They emphasize the urgent need for action to address the country's security challenges.
Imo APC youth leader Franklin-Kennedy Ibeh condemns ongoing xenophobic attacks in South Africa, urging peace and economic cooperation across Africa.
Osun State Police Command arrests three suspected cultists and political thugs, recovering firearms, ammunition, and charms in separate operations.
A 45-year-old woman, Oluchi Ugbowan, has been arrested for staging her own kidnapping in a scheme to extort N50 million. The Edo State Police Command uncovered her elaborate plot involving accomplices.
Iran has launched strikes on American military bases in Jordan and Bahrain, escalating tensions in the region. This follows US attacks on Iran after the downing of an American helicopter, jeopardizing a previously established ceasefire.