Egyptian security forces arrested six journalists working for the independent investigative journalism platform Matsda2sh last month, with their whereabouts unknown, Human Rights Watch said. Security forces arrested the journalists in raids across the country. They are: Abdallah Qadry, Mohamed Ashraf Abu Emeira, Islam…

…residents and passersby could be seen fleeing the scene for their lives, with no security personnel in sight to intervene or repel the attackers. Watch the video below View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial)

…Army, Department of Department of State Services (DSS) personnel, and Western Nigeria Security Network aka Amotekun officers, at the weekend in Owo forest, Ondo State, eliminated a senior leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abdussamad Ohida. Security sources said Ohida aka Anwar, who was on the ve…

…Kara Livestock Market in Bukuru to Rafin Bauna Village in Bassa Local Government Area. A security personnel, who confirmed the attack to our correspondent, said the travellers could have been targeted by the gunmen after the vehicle was trailed to the busy roundabout while attempting to beat the recent curfew imposed i…

…Kebbi, Oyo, and Osun states, a move he said will allow troops to respond faster to security threats in those areas.Tinubu, speaking in his capacity as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, said the new deployments bring soldiers physically closer to communities that are at risk, improving the military's ability to ac…

A video capturing a physical altercation between singer Kizz Daniel's security detail and an interviewer from Advee Media has sparked widespread debate online. The incident occurred backstage at the Supremacy Concert in Lagos, shortly after the singer concluded his performance. Footage shows the reporter attempting to…

…to continue keeping the DSS out of politics and focused on intelligence-driven national security workPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Abuja, FCT - A public affairs analyst has described the director-general of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, as the most prof…

…its grassroots campaign ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Also, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has warned Nigerians against spreading misinformation and propaganda that could worsen insecurity and trigger attacks on innocent citizens. The recap in full: 1. APC slams Amaechi over claim he couldn’t a…

…the law. The command also reassured residents that the police were in control of the security situation and urged them to remain calm, avoid spreading unverified information and continue with their lawful activities. Osun killings: Police deploy tactical teams

…with other members of the gang in Qua'an Pan Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the deceased suspect, identified as Usman Ya'u, was arrested on September 30, 2026, during a manhunt for those responsible for the k!lling of a soldier in Manja Forest. The sources said that d…

…Day speech said he will do more to address the high cost of living, energy insecurity and other economic challenges being faced by citizens. “We want the president to take more immediate steps to ease the burden on citizens,” he said. Mr Daniel Uzor, a motorist, who resides at Kubwa, also urged marketers to further red…

…had resulted in the rescue of victims, disruption of criminal networks and improved security in affected communities. According to the report, police operatives, tactical teams and personnel of the Nigerian Army in Sokoto State foiled a bandit attack and rescued 30 kidnapped victims. The bandits had reportedly blocked…

…Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this while answering questions from journalists on security measures and the enforcement of the ban on public horse-riding in Kano. The suspects were arrested following investigations into the destruction of properties during tensions surrounding horse-riding and public processions in th…

…attention on the handling of political dissent in Borno and the broader question of how security agencies and state authorities will respond to opposition activities as the 2027 elections draw closer.

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has condemned the killing of 15 farmers in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State by suspected terrorists, describing the attack as a threat to Nigeria’s food security. Kyari, in a statement on Sunday, said the victims were…

…killing, describing it as a “senseless” act of violence and an attack on the peace and security of the state. In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the movement’s Bauchi State Coordinator, Nazif Bashi, TIB expressed condolences to Dutse’s family, friends and associates, while calling on security agencies to urg…

…Crimes committed by US personnel have been a thorn in relations between the close security allies. “Incidents and accidents involving US military personnel cause great anxiety among the local community and must not be allowed to happen,” Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said. Last year, a Japanese court sentenced a US…

…lengthy prison sentences for anyone caught defrauding Medicare, Medicaid, or Social Security, while also warning that politicians who turn a blind eye to the theft could be held personally responsible for the losses.The development comes amid growing concerns over the menace of Yahoo Boys, a popular term for young inte…

…in parts of northern Nigeria, where bandit attacks, kidnappings and other forms of insecurity have persisted. Bandit groups have continued to target rural communities, motorists and travellers in several states, with victims often subjected to abductions, killings and attacks on their livelihoods. DAILY POST reports th…

…Union of Road Transport Workers, Osun State Chapter, has raised the alarm over growing security threats along major travel routes across the country following the abduction of prospective National Youth Service Corps members travelling to their orientation camps. The union called on the Federal Government and security…

…camp. Obi described the abduction as another disturbing indication of the worsening insecurity in Nigeria, saying young Nigerians preparing to serve their country should not be forced to travel in fear. The former Anambra State governor made the call in a post on his official X handle on Sunday. He said the incident wa…

…rescue of 12 kidnapped persons, recovery of firearms and arrest of several suspects in security operations conducted across different states. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement detailing police operations carried out between September 29 and October 2, 2026. In Taraba Stat…

…I managed to get there, but some women stopped me and told me not to approach because security and military officers were still around. They were trying to chase everyone away. What happened at the scene? Isma’il was rushed to the hospital. He was still alive at that time. I was holding him very closely because they ha…

Two civil society groups have cautioned Nigerians against condemning the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and its Commandant-General, Prof. Ahmed Audi, over the deaths of suspected illegal miners in the corps’ custody in Minna, Niger State. The groups, the Centre Against Injustice and Domestic Violence and Medi…

…did not pledge crude oil revenues, airports, ports or other strategic national assets as security for the transaction. Instead, the government provided naira-denominated Federal Government securities as collateral. According to the agency, collateral of up to 133.3 per cent of the amount drawn could be provided under t…