…Investigative Committee probing the deaths of 37 persons in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Niger State has found that the deceased died from asphyxiation. The committee Chairman and former Deputy Director-General of the Department of State Services, Jonathan Kure, disclosed this on Tuesd…

…committee investigating the recent deaths of 33 persons in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Minna, Niger State, has unravelled the cause of death of the suspects. In the Executive Summary by the chairman of the Committee, Jonathan Kure, on Tuesday in Abuja, when he presented the r…

…to him, the applicant is trying to use the honourable court to shield him away from the security investigation and prosecution in the court of law. He, therefore, prayed the court to dismiss the suit in its entirety. The AGF, in his counter affidavit filed by Lami-Shiru, denied being privy to the facts of the alleged m…

…had been deposited in a mortuary. Tengwong called on the Plateau State Government and security agencies to strengthen surveillance and intensify security operations to prevent further attacks and protect residents. He also urged the authorities to ensure that those responsible for the killings were identified, arrested…

…respective home matches.Abia Warriors were found guilty of failing to provide adequate security, as agreed at the pre-match technical meeting ahead of their clash with Niger Tornadoes.An official of the Umuahia-based club also attempted to disrupt the live broadcast of the match by harassing a crew member of the league…

…in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, following a confrontation with security personnel enforcing a curfew. The suspect, identified as 53-year-old Mr Hosea David, was arrested at about 6 p.m. on October 25, 2026 after a group of youths allegedly resisted troops and other security agencies enforcing the curfe…

…“For households, reform must mean decent jobs, greater purchasing power, improved security and reduced poverty. “For businesses, it must mean lower production costs, reliable infrastructure, including power, higher productivity and affordable financing.” Yusuf also outlined the focus of the 2026 NESG under the theme, “…

…administration was essential to protecting retirees’ welfare, dignity and financial security amid rising living costs. It specifically called for assistance for elderly, sick and physically incapacitated pensioners who might struggle with verification, stressing that support mechanisms should prevent unnecessary hardsh…

…No group had claimed responsibility for the attack as of Sunday.Residents question security responseThe attack has raised sharp questions about protection for isolated communities in Karim-Lamido. A trader who gave his name only as Adamu said the gunmen faced no resistance for hours. "We have no government in place," h…

…by these tragic killings and are appealing to the government to intervene and restore security,' said a deacon of one of the attacked churches, who put the death toll at 46. It comes days after several people died during clashes between the armies of southern Ethiopia's Somali and Oromia regions.

…yet to issue an official statement confirming the incident or providing details of any security response. Further details on the incident are expected as more information becomes available.

…Agbu Kefas, has redesignated Karim Lamido Local Government Area as an area of particular security concern for another six months following a deadly attack on Binnari community that left over 30 residents dead and families traumatised. The governor announced the decision after an emergency security meeting held at the E…

…of children being manipulated and indoctrinated with violence and hatred.” It urged security agencies to investigate the organisers of the drills, establish the source and location of the footage, examine its contents and review the slogans and curricula used in the youth activities. Amnesty also called for children in…

Members of the Iru Ekun Security Group, associated with Yoruba nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, have reportedly been abducted in Kwara State.According to the report, the assailants forced the abducted members to renounce their community protection activities. The group was established t…

…military urged members of the public to provide timely and credible information to security agencies to support ongoing counter-terrorism operations. In May 2026, troops of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation HADIN KAI, repelled a night attack by ISWAP terrorists on the 120 Task Force Battalion in Gonori, Born…

…or criminal guise they claim, represent an intolerable assault on the collective security, sovereignty, and peace. Speaking on behalf of the Forum, in Abuja, Onoh categorically condemned the provocative rhetoric in the strongest possible terms and made it known clearly and unequivocally to the miscreants that Enugu Sta…

…support; inclusive and multilingual electoral and civic technology; electoral cybersecurity and resilience; and election observation and citizen accountability. Climate resilience and environmental innovation will also be considered as an optional cross-cutting area. Participants are expected to develop working solutio…

…over the alleged unlawful interception of telephone conversations involving the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has been dismissed by a Federal High Court in Abuja. On the international scene, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said six of its most-wanted fraudsters have been captured across four continents, w…

…investing in the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention and other health security institutions to protect the population and contribute to regional and global health security. “The vision of an Ebola-free West Africa and an Ebola-free Africa is achievable,” he said, adding that this would require sustained p…

…hiding in an abandoned house in the village of Al-Jadeeda in Karak, Jordan's Public Security Directorate said. They refused to surrender and attacked security forces, who returned fire and arrested all three after wounding them, the directorate said in a statement published on state media. "The perpetrators of the atta…

The Northern Senators Forum has called on security agencies to investigate the October 23 attack that led to wanton destruction of lives and property in the Binari community of Karim-Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State.The senators, who also stressed the need for security operatives to identify those respon…

…as of the time of filing this report. The incident has raised concerns over the security of communities surrounding UDUS, particularly rural settlements vulnerable to attacks and livestock rustling. Armed banditry and cattle rustling remain persistent security challenges in parts of northwestern Nigeria.

…by these tragic killings and are appealing to the government to intervene and restore security,” said a deacon of one of the attacked churches, who put the death toll at 46. Some locals have taken refuge in nearby churches, he added. AFP

…campaigning for him. Olawale, an NDC and Peter Obi mobiliser, was allegedly arrested by security agents who stormed his residence in Lagos at about 1am on Sunday, October 25. In a statement released today, October 26, Obi alleged that Rilwan's arrest was politically motivated and condemned what he described as the cont…

…authorities will take the matter seriously,” he added. ” The issue has been reported to security operatives,” he added “We appeal to the security agencies to investigate this matter thoroughly and ensure that those responsible are arrested.” ” People should be able to go about their lawful activities without fear,” Hom…