…associated with the gang,” Ejire-Adeyemi noted. The development comes amid heightened security operations by security agencies in parts of Kwara State following a series of kidnappings and other violent crimes recorded in some communities. Reacting to the arrest, the Commissioner of Police in Kwara State, Ojo Adekimi,…

…access to markets and whether farming had improved their economic condition. On security, Makinde said the effectiveness of government should not be determined by the number of security meetings held by officials but by whether Nigerians could live and pursue their livelihoods without fear. “Families do not judge secur…

…in parts of the state. In Ikire, a dispute over the placement of ballot boxes required security intervention. These incidents underline a basic truth: electoral violence can quickly turn an ordinary voting exercise into a contest of force. That lesson must be taken seriously this time. Many see Saturday’s election as a…

…surrounding the incident. He said the council chairman had directed relevant security agencies to intensify their investigation, identify anyone connected to the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable was made to face the law. “The council is deeply saddened by this tragic loss. We urge the security agencies to…

…was coming at a critical time when the Federal Government was seeking to improve food security, expand agricultural production and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on oil. He noted that despite Nigeria’s large agricultural potential, a significant proportion of production remained subsistence-based. “At least 80 per cent of…

…at Dodge Correctional Institution. She has since become a regular visitor to the maximum-security prison.She confirmed the relationship to the Daily Mail, acknowledging that some people may consider it "weird" but declining to explain how the pair met. She said their relationship was between herself, Watts and God. Wat…

…ahead of the Osun governorship election on Thursday, August 13, 2026.Obi urged INEC, security agencies, political parties, and traditional leaders to act with neutrality and protect the will of Osun voters.The call drew sharp reactions online, with many Nigerians expressing doubt that a free and fair election is possib…

…Democratic Party (PDP) have called on the state government to put in place comprehensive security measures to ensure that no educational institution or community in the state becomes a permanent victim of insecurity. The demand comes on the heels of the recent release of abducted residents of Woro and Nuku communities…

…abductors had taken them back to the location where they were initially captured when security operatives engaged them in a gun battle. by Linda Ikeji at 13/08/2026 10:34 AM | Share this Story

…water supply, healthcare, education, agriculture, youth employment, entrepreneurship, security and other community development needs as areas of priority under its grassroots engagement initiative. The forum stressed that political participation should go beyond election-period mobilisation, saying sustained engagement…

…budgetary provisions for staff training, public awareness, deployment of appropriate security technologies and regular compliance audits. They are also expected to submit mandatory Data Protection Compliance Audit Returns within the timelines prescribed by law. In a move that underscores the seriousness of the directiv…

…following a shooting incident on campus grounds. The attack comes amid heightened security concerns, occurring just two days after rival cult groups engaged in an armed confrontation on the university premises. The previous clash was linked to an ongoing supremacy dispute between suspected members of the Vikings and Ku…

…a report by the child's mother. The suspect admitted to the act during questioning by security operatives on Wednesday, August 12, 2026. The suspect, who was paraded by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps Public Relations Officer, CSC Saad Buhari, said the minor came to his shop at night to buy drugs and that…

…as the “militarisation” of the state’s political space, saying the deployment of armed security personnel had raised questions about the credibility of the election. “If this is going to be a free and fair election, ADC will win this election,” Abdullahi said.

…said the disappearance of the lights remained a concern despite the presence of security personnel in the area. He said, “The lights were installed for a reason. There used to be police officers patrolling the bridge, and some were also seen sitting at the makeshift post along the bridge. “But it is surprising that des…

…It's bad people we ought to fight! It's corruption we need to fight! It's bad leaders! Insecurity! Hunger! E.t.c not ourselves! If you wipe every man in the world what happens to our sons? Brothers and the good fathers! Uncles, e.t.c! "I stand for loveI stand for inclusiveness I do not believe men and women are equal w…

…aimed at expanding its operational capacity and strengthening the fight against insecurity across the country. President Bola Tinubu approved the expansion of the Army from eight to 12 divisions, with new division headquarters to be established in Benue, Kwara and Taraba states, alongside a fourth formation in Edo Stat…

…(DCI) in Waupun. Since then, she's reportedly been a frequent visitor to the maximum-security prison. Henderson confirmed her relationship with Watts over the phone to the Daily Mail. She acknowledged that others may perceive her relationship as "weird," but refused to explain how the two met, stating, "How things beg…

…Umuahia, to attend to the health needs of the camp community. The state coordinator said security around the camp had remained relatively stable, adding that the NYSC was working with security and law enforcement agencies to strengthen intelligence gathering, access control and general security within and around the ca…

…the whereabout of the woman is unknown. He added that the matter has been reported to security agencies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 8:00 PM | Share this Story

…producing between 2,000 and 4,000 units annually. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, disclosed this on Wednesday at the High-Level National Policy Dialogue on Agricultural Mechanisation held in Abuja. Kyari said the twin policy instruments were designed to move Nigeria “from agricult…

…killings and violence in Osun State ahead of Saturday’s governorship election and urged security agents to remain professional. Osigwe, while addressing journalists in Osogbo, the state capital, on Wednesday, said he was in the state with his team to monitor the exercise. He expressed concerns over the spate of attacks…

…Tuesday. He said clearance operations had been intensified to secure the area from any security threat. "Police and military tactical teams were mobilised to the scene; the bodies recovered, while clearance operation was intensified to secure the area," he said. by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 3:46 PM | Share this Story

…Interpol, the U.S. Marshals Mexico Foreign Field Office, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of Justice-Office of International Affairs, DA Investigators Tiffany Johnson and Victor Espino-Nevarez, and Assistant DA Steven Elliott for their work in capturing Narez. by Linda Ikeji at 12/08/2026 3…

…however, explained that the policy will be subject to minimal administrative and security conditions.Nguesso linked the move to broader goals of continental integration and described it as complementary to efforts under the African Continental Free Trade Area.Where Nigerian passport holders can already travel visa-free…