The structural architecture of internal security in Nigeria is experiencing its most significant paradigm shift in decades following the historic passage of the landmark State Police Bill by the National Assembly . The post State Police intelligence: What private estates need to know about the July surveillance directi…

…and third-in-command — Oumarou Yabre, one of the most influential figures in Burkina’s security apparatus, and Farouk Azaria Sorgho, junta spokesman and commander of a powerful Rapid Intervention Battalion. Yabre — who heads the intelligence services and National Security Council, and is considered to be Burkina’s seco…

…HADIN KAI in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. Intelligence sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the girls surrendered at about 3:55 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 to troops of C Company, 192 Battalion (Mechanised), deployed in Gwoza. Preliminary investigations revealed that the girls escaped fr…

…Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi. The ministry also disclosed that the Office of the National Security Adviser had informed it that both the alleged official and the council were unknown to the Federal Government. The committee is expected to determine whether any public institutions or officials facilitated the activities of th…

…we begin with the customer’s experience. Every failed transfer, delayed alert, or security concern is treated as an engineering challenge. Where others accept these problems as normal, our teams work until the problem disappears,” Adekunle stated. He highlighted that speed and reliability directly impact customer peace…

…at increasing food production, improving farmers’ livelihoods and strengthening food security. He explained that each of the 124 polling units in the local government area would receive 15 bags of NPK fertiliser and five bags of Urea to ensure equitable distribution among genuine farmers across the communities. Isa str…

…letter dated July 20, 2026, and signed by Jeffery Obasanmi, urged the governor and security agencies to take urgent steps to address the worsening insecurity in the area. The letter, made available to journalists in Benin City on Tuesday, described the killing as part of a disturbing pattern of violent attacks that has…

…was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, citing maritime security consultancy EOS Risk Group. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said it received reports early Tuesday of an incident about eight nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman. In an advisory, the UKMTO said it had received…

…Joint Campus Council, has raised the alarm over what it described as a growing wave of insecurity and robbery targeting students of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, calling on security agencies and the institution’s management to take urgent action. The association said the reported incidents had created fear among stud…

…were published by The Nation on Tuesday. He stated that Abacha, despite the extensive security around him, could not escape death, warning that the former ruler’s death underscores the transient nature of power. “Abacha, a military dictator who surrounded himself with a seemingly impenetrable security detail, thought h…

…while attempting to sell the motorcycle without any ownership documents. The Chief Security Officer of the Owa Youth Vigilante, Comrade Jerry Okonta, said the operation followed credible intelligence. He added that efforts are ongoing to trace the rightful owner of the motorcycle. The Owa Youth Vigilante also urged you…

…pressure on terrorist elements across the North-East in collaboration with other security agencies until lasting peace and stability are restored in the region. by Linda Ikeji at 21/07/2026 1:13 PM | Share this Story

…those attributed to The Irish Times journalist David Orr, former United States National Security Adviser Susan Rice, Abacha’s former Chief Security Officer, Major Hamza Al-Mustapha, former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Gen. Jeremiah Useni, retired military doctor Brig.-Gen. Oviemo Ovadje, and former Aviati…

…establishment of a new Army battalion in Kwara State as part of efforts to strengthen security and intensify the fight against banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes in the state. The battalion, which will be located in Omu Aran, headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area, is expected to increase the deployme…

…become unresponsive and left the Presidential Villa before the incident became known to security officials. He alleged that the woman, described as a pharmacist who was in Abuja for a conference, had accompanied her elder sister, said to have been Abacha’s girlfriend, to Aso Rock earlier that night. “At approximately 2…

…it as the region’s most expensive food group. The report also blamed worsening food insecurity on climate-related shocks and conflicts across the continent. “Conflicts like the one in Sudan… in the Democratic Republic of Congo, also weigh heavily on people who cannot access their land or no longer have any income,” Lab…

…evaluation of signature bonus commitments, proposed work programmes and performance security, combining both technical and commercial scores rather than financial offers alone. The framework is intended to ensure that petroleum assets are awarded to investors with the financial strength, technical expertise and operati…

Borno State Government has warned that rising insecurity and renewed school abductions could reverse the gains recorded in the education sector, while urging parents not to allow security concerns to stop them from enrolling and keeping their children in school. The appeal was made during the state's education summit t…

…cost-of-living crisis, eroding household purchasing power, worsening poverty and food insecurity, and weakening the inclusiveness of ongoing economic reforms. Yusuf argued that the inflation challenge remained largely structural rather than monetary, citing insecurity, high transportation and logistics costs, elevated…

…commitment to empowering youths and women through agriculture while promoting food security and economic development. He said, “This event is yet another clear demonstration of the Governor of Bauchi State’s unwavering commitment to sustainable youth and women empowerment through agriculture.” Gital explained that the…

…reported that President Bola Tinubu was told to resign immediately over growing insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the recent school abduction in Oyo State.APM chieftain, Olufemi Ajadi, condemned the government's inaction following the incident, emphasising the need for accountability.Ajadi also called for stronger co…

…said he remains dedicated to driving the Federal Government's national defence and security agenda, including overseeing the country's broader defence strategy and delivering on his mandate.From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng on Instagram.The government further noted that the minister continues to carr…

…In his first call with Trump, Burnham underlined his “commitment to defence and security”, a UK government spokesperson said. To Zelensky, he reaffirmed Britain’s “resolute commitment” to Ukraine in its defence of Russia’s invasion, according to Downing Street. He also moved swiftly to stamp his authority on the new go…

…is authorised to collect payment or facilitate recruitment on its behalf at any stageSecurity agencies have been activated to track down and prosecute those behind the fake recruitment advertisementFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Nigerian Army has raised an alarm over a fraudulent recruitment…

…how he risked his life by entering a militant camp in the Niger Delta without armed security to negotiate peace, describing the move as a defining moment in efforts to stabilise Nigeria’s oil-producing region. Jonathan said his relationship with the oil industry began in childhood when he witnessed the development of o…