…fleeing the scene. “We do not know the motive behind the attack. We are calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the eyewitness said. (NAN) The post Police confirm killing of Neighbourhood Watch operative in Ebonyi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Former Chief Security Officer to the late Head of State, Gen. Sani Abacha, Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha (retd.), has dismissed claims by a former Department of State Services operative, Dennis Amachree, about the final moments of the late military ruler. Al-Mustapha described the account as false and urged Nigerians not to b…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Chief Security Officer to late Head of State, General Sani Abacha, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, has dismissed claims made by a former Department of State Services (DSS) operative, Mr. Amachree, regarding the final moments of the late military ruler, describing the account as false. Speaking wi…

…recurrence of similar disputes but also strengthen regional integration, promote food security, facilitate intra-African trade, and enhance the competitiveness of the onion value chain across West and Central Africa.” He reaffirmed the association’s commitment to working with ECOWAS, member states, and other stakeholde…

…Area in Zamfara State, saying the attack claimed the lives of members of the chairman’s security detail, including two policemen and a local vigilante. In a statement issued on Saturday in Gusau, the Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja,…

…government said Governor Nasir Idris remained actively involved in efforts to tackle insecurity through close collaboration with security agencies and other stakeholders. In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, the government said opposition figures were creating a false impress…

…expanding access to broadband infrastructure, strengthening consumer protection and cybersecurity, and promoting digital literacy, particularly among women, youths, persons with disabilities and underserved communities. The conference, hosted by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Communications, Innovation…

…Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Bungudu, and killed two of his security guards. The rampaging gunmen stormed Bungudu town in the early hours of Saturday and went straight to the council chairman’s residence in the Zango area of the town. A family member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said…

…originated from Buhari government — Budget Office explains PFIPC allocation I began with security, an issue that weighs heavily on Nigerians. I asked what his immediate priorities would be if elected president. He responded that the primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. He st…

…should promote industrial growth, attract investment, encourage exports, strengthen food security, foster innovation and support Nigeria’s energy transition without undermining the integrity of the VAT system.He stressed the need to reduce uncertainty in VAT administration to enable taxpayers, investors, regulators and…

…South, said the decision was a step in the right direction to strengthen the country’s security architecture and improve response time. The Federal Government had on Thursday announced the establishment of four new divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City. Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, said the m…

…took part in any ransom arrangement.According to him, his only involvement was informing security agencies after Kaigama alerted him to a video allegedly released by Boko Haram/ISWAP, in which the terrorist group reportedly demanded a ₦5 billion ransom for the abducted victims.The senator maintained that beyond reporti…

…educational interventions. Udu Chairman Vincent Oyibode has executed office complexes, security infrastructure, and flood control projects. Ughelli North Chairman Jaro Egbo has performed in some sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, and security. “Notwithstanding these gains, more work needs to be done. For instance…

…when the cameras are gone. They remain in the economy, in public institutions, in security policies, in education and healthcare, and in the daily experiences of ordinary Nigerians. Perhaps the greatest irony is that the Senate does not need to chase attention. The responsibility placed on it is already significant eno…

…in Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq’s leadership and his nonchalant handling of the security crisis in Kwara state. “It is crystal clear that when citizens no longer look up to their governor in moments of pain but bypass him to seek help directly from the President in Abuja, it simply means they no longer believe the G…

…internet device and other communication equipment. The operation was disclosed by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, in a post shared via his X handle. According to Makama, the suspect was arrested at about 3:05 p.m. on Wednesday during a routine security operation along the Maiduguri-Mong…

…the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DTRA, and the Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA. The DTRA delegation was headed by Major Brittany Brown, while Mrs. Pamela West led the ONSA delegation. The program represented the conclusion of a series of Train-the-Trainers workshops designed to instituti…

…over the abduction of Ngoshe residentsNdume said his only role was alerting the National Security Adviser and DSS after he was told about a N5 billion ransom demand by Boko Haram/ISWAPThe senator said his relationship with the accuser broke down after he refused to support ransom payment to the kidnappersFind it fast w…

…reported by TheCable, counter-insurgency publication Zagazola Makama, which covers security developments across the Lake Chad basin, disclosed this on Friday, July 24, 2026.How military airstrike unfoldedAn intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform known as "Guardian" located three vehicles hidden across d…

…as efficient water management and farmer-led irrigation systems that would improve food security and livelihoods. He also said that CIGs would serve as the foundation for implementing the interventions, ensuring active participation in demonstrations, capacity-building programmes and the adoption of improved technologi…

…described the discovery as "very worrying" but welcomed the swift response by security agencies.The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) also commended the operation, reaffirming its commitment to working closely with Gardaí to counter dissident republican terrorism. Investigations remain ongoing to determine the…

…on the mandate of voters.According to him, those defecting to the ruling party believe security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are on their side, stressing that desperation is driving many governors to take extreme measures."It is not only the governor of Kano that is in APC. Almost a…

…Kaigame came to make those claims on the television, I quickly spoke with the National Security Adviser and the Department of State Services, DSS, on the matter. “I told them that there is need to bring us and hear him out as he said he wants to be heard, so that he will have the opportunity to prove all these his alle…

…child labour, trafficking, harmful traditional practices and displacement, while insecurity, poverty and humanitarian crises continue to heighten protection risks, particularly in the North-East and other fragile communities. In recent years, the Federal Government, working with UNICEF and development partners, has exp…

…Thursday, July 30, 2026, and has notified the Department of State Services, requesting security protection for its members. In a letter dated July 24 and signed by the Delta State Secretary of the union, Dan Basime, the NUT said the planned protest followed recent developments which, according to it, could threaten ind…