…Kashim Shettima spoke for Nigeria. He addressed Sudan and the Sahel and pressed for Security Council reform. Nigeria was represented, and its case was heard. Yet President Bola Tinubu’s absence deserves scrutiny. He has missed three consecutive General Assemblies, sending Shettima in 2024, 2025, and 2026. The Vice Pres…

A 26-year-old security man, Godwin Dauda, has been arrested by the Police authorities following an allegation that he raped an 11-year-old girl Christabel Albert to death, and dumped her corpse inside a church well. The incident, Arewa PUNCH gathered happened in Suleja, Niger State after Dauda, who was attached to the…

…designations, and financial actions against terrorists and criminals who undermine security, rule of law, and democracy.” Those listed for visa revocation included 12 Bolivians, two Colombians, two Ecuadorans and one Peruvian. Among the people targeted in Bolivia were several senior prosecutors, an anti-corruption and…

…months: Igbo language, a digital marketplace, a global diaspora register and a credible security and investment framework. He called on the five South-East Houses of Assembly to mandate Igbo-language instruction in primary and secondary schools, while urging Igbo communities abroad to establish structured Igbo lessons…

…school principals in Ondo State have called on the state government to deploy more security personnel around schools to protect students, teachers and school facilities. The principals, under the All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools, Ondo State branch, identified inadequate security personnel as…

…a presentation at a Nigerian Bar Association gathering where the activist addressed insecurity, Bishop Zion said the remarks about Arome were a step too far.In his words:"VDM YOU HAVE TAKEN THIS YOUR CHARADE TOO FAR!! First you showed lack of empathy and lack of respect to my brother Apostle Arome Osayi... Fact check v…

…Nigeria in the Referred Visa Category as part of a stricter immigration clearance and security screening framework. The category was designed to ensure that applicants from certain countries received closer scrutiny before being granted entry, with oversight handled at a senior level within the immigration authority.Th…

…where the disclosure of sensitive information could have implications for national security or strategic interests. While affirming the importance of transparency, accountability and the public’s right to know, he urged the media to recognise that responsible reporting also required consideration of the wider national…

…mess here,” she said. Another investor, who spoke on the condition of anonymity for security reasons, said the operators of the scheme commenced operations more than three weeks ago and told those investing that the initiative would run for six months. She further said panic created by a presenter on a private radio st…

Suspected armed robbers k!ll warehouse security guard, cart away motorcycles in Taraba A gateman was reportedly k!lled by suspected robbers who gained access to a warehouse and made away with motorcycles in Zangon Noma, Jalingo, Taraba State. The incident occurred behind Alhaji Yaro's Office (AYA), close to FastTrack H…

…both entertainers were involved in a heated confrontation and had to be separated by security personnel. The October 1 bout will mark the first time Speed Darlington and Carter Efe meet inside the boxing ring, after their exchanges have largely played out on social media and during promotional events. The ‘Chaos in the…

Fourteen inmates have been released from the Port Harcourt Maximum Security Custodial Centre by the Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi. The release formed part of activities marking the opening of the 2026/2027 Legal Year of the Rivers State Judiciary. The inmates included those who had spent lo…

…of farm crops in Kwanga village, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 4:45 p.m. on September 25, 2026, when troops of Sector 1, Sub-Sector 12, responded to a report of the assault. The herder reportedly sustained injuries during the…

…political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections, Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Government Oweizide Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has donated 50 vehicles to support the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement in Kano State. The vehicles, formally presented on Sunday in Kano, w…

…on activities they consider contrary to the country's religious, cultural or national-security rules. by Linda Ikeji at 28/09/2026 6:54 AM | Share this Story

…had yet to respond as of the time of the original report. Kagara Ward has faced repeated security incidents in recent months. In June, the chief imams of Dawagari and Kuda-Kuda villages were reportedly killed, while several residents were abducted. by Linda Ikeji at 28/09/2026 6:55 AM | Share this Story

…Teller Machine cards, three firearms and two suspected stolen vehicles during an 11-day security operation across the state. The command said the ATM cards were recovered from a 45-year-old man, Ameachine Anthony, who was arrested in Igbesa over an alleged N2.5m fraud. 7. The Federal Government has approved the compreh…

…said Africa’s continued exclusion from permanent membership of the United Nations (UN) Security Council undermines the fairness and legitimacy of the global governance system. He reaffirmed Nigeria’s support for urgent reform of the United Nations, noting that the nation would remain a dependable partner in efforts to…

…create jobs, strengthen engineering and technical capacity, enhance energy security and promote regional economic integration. “This is not a Kenyan refinery; it is going to be a regional refinery. We are positioning our continent as an emerging growth centre, and this project will help accelerate industrialisation, cr…

…states and the Federal Capital Territory and is targeted at land degradation, water insecurity, climate vulnerability and declining agricultural productivity. The World Bank said desertification and land degradation affected an estimated 43 per cent of Nigeria’s land area, while failure to address climate change could…

…Teller Machine cards, three firearms and two suspected stolen vehicles during an 11-day security operation across the state. The command said the ATM cards were recovered from a 45-year-old man, Ameachine Anthony, who was arrested in Igbesa over an alleged N2.5m fraud. The Police Public Relations Officer in the state,…

…can return to their lawful businesses. “Members of the public are enjoined to remain security conscious and vigilant of their surroundings. “Suspicious persons or activities should be promptly reported to the nearest police station or through the Command’s emergency numbers: 08032003913, 08028940883.” Vanguard News The…

…celebration”, stressing that many residents were caught between economic hardship and insecurity. He said, “As you know, CAN is 50. Nationwide, there are lots of events and activities that have been lined up, at the end of which all the state chapters have been invited and asked to key into and even the local governmen…

…you are.” He lauded the state government for its strides in infrastructure, healthcare, security and human capital development, encouraging the government to sustain its momentum for legacy’s sake. The solemn service drew a high-powered state delegation and dignitaries, including the First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo; Deputy…

…The PPRO said credible intelligence and sustained collaboration with international security agencies made his arrest possible. He added that police had launched a manhunt on the suspect after he was declared wanted by authorities in Niger Republic, which led to his arrest in Kebbi State. "Yes, we arrested a fugitive wa…