…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…

…needs that sustain human life and dignity — food, shelter, healthcare, education and security. That was the significance of Senator Oluremi Tinubu’s visit to Ogun State on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Far from being another ceremonial political engagement, the visit provided an opportunity to see, in tangible terms, how i…

…under Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), swiftly mobilised to the scene. He said the security forces engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel, forcing the criminals to abandon their mission and retreat towards the mountainous outskirts of Tsafe town. Some of the bandits were believed to have sustained gunshot wounds during…

…Service Corps members abducted in Kogi State has appealed to the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the victims. The woman, identified as Chidinma, said her family was still grieving the death of their mother some months ago and could not bear another loss. In an emotional appeal sh…

…hand Tinubu the advantage despite widespread voter dissatisfaction over inflation, insecurity and unemployment among others. Opposition is ‘crippled and depleted’ — Wike That analysis finds a forceful echo in Wike, who declared, last week, in Abuja, that the 2027 presidential election will be the easiest contest of Tin…

…to the report, Africa’s oil and gas investment outlook is being driven by growing energy security concerns and geopolitical uncertainties, with several sanctioned but delayed upstream and liquefied natural gas projects expected to progress towards first production. Industrial Info Resources’ Senior Vice-President of Re…

…arrived after leaving the United States. A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security confirmed that he had been deported "back to his home country."Yiannopoulos was arrested by ICE agents on Thursday night after getting off a flight at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. He was subsequently t…

…were compelled to sell their produce at giveaway prices because of lack of markets. On security, Alia reiterated his administration’s opposition to the ceding of any portion of Benue land for ranching, insisting that the land belonged to the people and must remain available for farming and other legitimate uses. He sai…

…shut in 2014 after Boko Haram activity in the Lake Chad Basin forced their closure for security reasons. They reopened in 2019, with Fotokol and Gambaru following in 2021 after joint military operations involving Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger and Chad."Folding this separate, security-driven history into one continuous 2019…

…the Nigerian Constitution they all swore to uphold says in Section 14(2)(b) that the security and welfare of the people shall be the primary purpose of government,” he said. Afolabi also offered the assistance of OPC toward solving the “monster problem of insecurity,” saying: “We are ready to partner with relevant gove…

…and other substances estimated at N5.8m. A machete-wielding man has attacked security guards at a cinema in Lekki, Lagos, killing two people before being mobbed to death. Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, has urged residents to stop patronising unregulated cart pushers whose activities lead t…

…elections. The APC candidate also called on Governor Adeleke, as the state’s Chief Security Officer, to take immediate steps to end killings, harassment and intimidation of APC members and supporters. Oyebamiji expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his support before, during and after the governorship ele…

…abandoned on the highway.Kogi State Police confirmed the attack and launched joint security operations to rescue the abducted victim and track down the assailants.

…for destroying campaign materials or other people’s properties.​He called on security agencies to rise up and save the situation, saying he was consulting with his legal team to determine the appropriate legal steps to take regarding the alleged destruction and replacement of the materials. He used the opportunity to c…

Heavy gunfire and explosions were reported near Niamey's airport and the security perimeter around the presidency on SaturdayA member of Niger's Consultative Council announced the attack on Facebook, saying the situation was under control, but witnesses told a different storyAnalysts are split on whether the attack was…

…by insurgents from the Nigerien armed forces to enter the presidential palace,” a security source told AFP. “They were pushed back by the presidential guard. Exchanges of gunfire are continuing at the palace.” An African diplomat in Niamey said that for now the presidential guard was still loyal to ruler General Abdour…

…events, let us remain calm and avoid sharing unverified information. “Our defence and security forces have been mobilised for the defence of the homeland,” it wrote on its official social media pages. One local resident told AFP that there was “heavy gunfire and explosions” at Base 101 in Niamey, a report confirmed by…

…“In a separate operation on 28 August 2026, troops of Sector 2, supported by other security agencies, conducted clearance operation against identified terrorist enclaves around Maharba and Karaduwa in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State. “Troops successfully cleared and destroyed the enclaves and other struct…

…the success of the administration’s economic reforms, lasting solutions to the nation’s security challenges, greater national unity, and the peace and prosperity of all Nigerians. Shettima insisted that the occasion should serve less as a celebration of a personal milestone and more as an opportunity for reflection, gr…

…residents to report grievances and criminal incidents to the Police or other appropriate security agencies rather than resorting to violence. He also appealed to members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to security agencies. He said such information would enable security agencies to p…

…is about how to reduce the cost of living in Nigeria, the cost of transportation, food security, agriculture, bringing prosperity to the people, ensuring that the dividends of the various reforms we have gotten over the years trickle down to the people, so the people can feel it.” He said the governors also carried out…

…connection with the incident, which residents alleged involved operatives of the Western Security Network, also known as Amotekun. While the remains of the other two victims, Sefiu Oyebamiji and Abiola Olutayo, are known to have been deposited at morgues in Ile-Ife and Osogbo, respectively, the whereabouts of Ibrahim a…

…products, while Hegseth labelled the company a “supply chain risk” to national security. “The empty invocation of national security is not a blank check to punish and retaliate against government critics,” Judge Rita Lin said in a 59-page decision seen by AFP. She barred the federal agencies named in the lawsuit from e…