…Probe Borno commissioner for threatening voters, opposition supporters — Amnesty tells security forces

…Abubakar criticised the timing of the trip, citing petrol prices, food costs, and insecurity as reasons Tinubu should stay homePAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Nigeria's Presidency spent N37.64 billion on travel-related expenses between June 2023…

…acting within the law," the Governor declared. Governor Mutfwang therefore directed the security agencies in the State to identify, arrest and investigate persons involved in the reported activities and prosecute them if found guilty. "This directive is not directed at any religion, ethnic group or community. Plateau S…

…Sometimes the disrespect isn't coming from the woman. It's coming from the man's own insecurity about what her success means about him. So yes, I think this point is valid. A woman's success should not make a man feel smaller. And a man who truly loves his woman should be able to celebrate her success without turning i…

Police arrest security guard over s3xual assault of 8-year-old girl in Calabar The Cross River State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old security guard, Ndifreke Godwin, for allegedly s3xually assaulting an eight-year-old girl in Calabar, the state capital. The spokesperson for the command, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, w…

…had made a similar demand in the aftermath of the Osun governorship election. However, security expert and Managing Director of Beacon Security and Intelligence Limited, Kabir Adamu, disagreed with the argument that the peace accords had become ineffective simply because electoral violence continued after their signing…

…making the cost of living, petrol prices, food inflation, unemployment and insecurity central to their campaigns. According to the opposition party, the election would ultimately be determined by Nigerians’ assessment of their economic circumstances rather than political rhetoric. “The 2027 election will not be about w…

…more powers ahead of a general election meant to restore civilian rule later this year. Security was stepped up at strategic points in the capital, with members of the national guard and the police stationed at key locations. Voting booths closed as planned at 5 pm local time (1700 GMT), with the first provisional resu…

…council chairman said the injured victims were receiving treatment at a hospital, while security personnel had been deployed to track down the attackers and secure the release of the abducted traditional title holder. Kadawa said he personally led council officials to the hospital, where they stayed through the night t…

…across the KingdomAuthorities arrested 14,434 people for residency, labour and border security violations during the joint inspection exerciseNearly 30,000 additional expatriates are currently undergoing procedures to enforce Saudi immigration and residency regulationsPAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search fea…

…of Interior to the Mining Marshals through the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps for investigation and prosecution.According to him, investigators arrested the defendants at coordinates logged as longitude 7°17'24"E and latitude 8°52'11"N. According to the Mining Marshals, a letter date…

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Mining Marshals have defended the continued closure of the Stone Rockers quarry site in Abuja, insisting the facility remains a crime scene in an ongoing criminal prosecution and cannot reopen until the Federal High Court determines the case. The Commander of the NSCDC Mini…

…in Europe while Vice President Shettima was already abroad for an AU summit in AngolaSecurity expert Dr Kabir Adamu said the simultaneous absence of both leaders raises concerns about who holds authority during a national emergencyDr Adamu called on Nigeria to develop clearer protocols governing when the president and…

…authorities to note that withholding such information is of enormous harm to Nigeria’s security, national integrity and Democratic growth,” it said. The APM also called on Washington to uphold transparency in the international fight against drug trafficking and corruption, stressing that the controversy has assumed int…

The Federal Government has expressed concern over the political and security situation in the Republic of Niger following an attempted coup in the country’s capital, Niamey. The government said the development was particularly concerning given Nigeria’s close historical, cultural and fraternal ties with Niger. The spok…

…other devices seized from Zainab Sodiq, a journalist and media assistant to Sowore. A security agency cannot simply confiscate citizens’ property indefinitely and behave as though it is above the law”, the statement added. The AAC also demanded an end to the alleged harassment of Sodiq and other Nigerians exercising th…

…mode, with full operations expected to begin soonThe governor also addressed security, roads, education and the 2027 elections during his statewide Thank-You TourPAY ATTENTION: Mark Legit.ng as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!Abuja, FCT - Benue State Governor Hyacinth Iormem A…

…palace perimeter, and seized positions at several other sensitive sites before security forces moved to push them back.Niger's Ministry of Defence said the attack began around 1 a.m. and identified Air Base 101, which hosts Russian Africa Corps personnel and some Italian forces, as one of the targeted locations.Gunfire…

…the drivers of the two vehicles involved, were rescued following a joint operation by security personnel, while efforts were ongoing to locate and rescue those still in captivity. Families of some of the victims have since appealed to the Federal Government, the NYSC and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure…

…loudest. It will be about who can put food on Nigerians’ tables, create jobs, provide security, and reduce the cost of living,” the ADC said. “Nigerians have sacrificed enough. They need a break.”

…ability required to combat insurgency. Speaking on the presidential directive to security chiefs, the IG said President Bola Tinubu had given clear marching orders to all service commanders to restore peace in the country. “The President said, ‘Call all the service commanders,’ and give marching orders: bring back peac…

…6, Operation ENDURING PEACE, responded to reports of sporadic shooting in the community, security analyst Zagazola Makana reported. The troops moved to the area and conducted a search of the general vicinity, where they discovered the corpse of a native identified as Mrs Helen John. Preliminary investigation indicated…

…and had stood as a surety for him when Mustapha was arrested and detained by another security agency in Kano and Maijida was also identified as a member of the syndicate and wife of Mustapha. "Her account was reportedly used to receive several ransom payments from victims which she confessed to, adding that proceeds fr…

…was ambitious but expressed confidence that collaboration among government agencies, security institutions, correctional authorities, private-sector players and other stakeholders would make it successful. “It’s a very ambitious project, but at least the government is very determined, and with the national agencies on…

…to shelve his plan to seek re-election in 2027, citing concerns over the economic and security situation in the country. Adeyeye made the call during an interactive session with newsmen at the weekend, where he expressed concern over the state of the nation and the impact of the economic situation on Nigerians. Accordi…