…units operating in the state and ensure that proper procedures are followed during security operations. It also urged security agencies to activate official channels of communication and coordination with relevant state authorities whenever actionable intelligence is available in order to prevent unnecessary tension am…
…as a political tool. He therefore called on the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant security agencies to rise above any perception of bias and act decisively to identify, arrest, and prosecute those responsible without fear or favour. "Political contests will come and go, but human lives are irreplaceable. No ambitio…
…Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Oladipupo Adebutu, has opined that until the insecurity challenges facing the country are tackled, no talk of development can make sense. Adebutu noted that without the safety of lives and property, prosperity cannot exist, stressing that security occupies the first place in his ag…
…and enhance investor confidence. “Ohanaeze recognizes relative improvements in security conditions across parts of the Southeast, resulting in increased commercial activity, social reintegration, and the gradual restoration of public life. “The organization encourages sustained federal collaboration with regional stake…
…of strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) and harassment, including by security agencies and politicians. "Impunity for those who threaten, intimidate and harass journalists, bloggers, human rights defenders and activists exacerbates the hostile environment for these defenders of constitutionally and…
…beyond China and increasingly turn to India as an alternative production hub. Cybersecurity researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia told TechCrunch that the data advertised on the forum included Outlook email conversations, SAP-related information, and documents purportedly linked to some of Tata Electronics' customers, includ…
…spokesman, SP Wasiu Abiodun, while confirming the development, stated that a joint security team promptly responded to the threat posed by the terrorist group. According to him, the swift intervention by security operatives forced the suspected terrorists to flee the area before causing further harm, adding that the at…
…the attack, indigenes of the community have raised concerns over the worsening insecurity in their land. In a chat with newsmen, the President-General of Edjekota-Ogor Community, Pastor Oghenemakpo Uyo, narrated how the incident occurred. The community leader said the assailants emerged from a bush path along the Oviri…
…but to no avail. Prof. Usman A. Tar, Commissioner, Ministry of Information and Internal Security, Borno State made the clarification in a press statement on Monday. The statement reads: “The attention of the Borno State Government has been drawn to recent reports circulating in the public space alleging that the sum of…
…can find additional vulnerabilities to chain together with this one. This could help security researchers develop a so-called iPhone jailbreak, a technique to hack into Apple's mobile operating system and remove all the restrictions the company puts on it. The release is also a reminder that while Apple has made iPhone…
…facilities. Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, according to the statement, has directed security agencies to intensify operations in the affected area, apprehend the perpetrators and ensure they are brought to justice. The government also directed relevant emergency and humanitarian agencies to provide immediate relief…
…that education and productive employment can offer? For years, Nigeria has treated insecurity primarily as a military problem. It discusses bandits, terrorists, kidnappers, and armed gangs as though they emerged from nowhere. It focuses on the men carrying the guns but pay less attention to the conditions that continua…
…He accused Obi of failing to openly address issues affecting the region, particularly insecurity and the Monday sit-at-home order enforced in parts of the South-East. "Nobody should joke with the thousands of South-East people who were killed in the process. He has not been honest with our people. People sit at home ev…
…of vandalism and theft across communities in Ndokwa land, Delta State, have heightened security concerns, with the Ndokwa Neku Union, NNU, calling for greater vigilance and community participation in the fight against crime. The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Ndokwa people said the recent spate of criminal act…
…in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State may regain their freedom any time soon as security operatives intensify rescue efforts. In fact, troops have blocked all possible escape routes to the National Park where the victims are being held Recall that on May 15, 2026, terrorists stormed three schools in Oriire counc…
…the NURTW leadership outlined a three-pronged framework aimed at expanding social security coverage for its members. The proposal includes mass enrolment of transport workers into the Personal Pension Plan, the introduction of an automated daily pension contribution system linked to existing transport revenue collectio…
…are part and parcel of the cross-breeding, part of the biggest element of growth as the security challenges for anyone who had a sick at home, people were told days of the week they have to sit at home and days of the week they have to go to work. That wasn't acceptable to us. We had to put in place security measures,…
…of Nigerian workers in the informal economy remain excluded from essential social security programmes despite their enormous contribution to the nation's economy. According to the organisation, more than 93 per cent of Nigeria's working population earn their livelihoods in the informal sector, yet most lack access to p…
…strengthening of regional partnerships and the uniting of African states in addressing security issues and combating the terrorist threat leave fewer and fewer opportunities for Paris to destabilize its former colonies. France will have to acknowledge Africa's sovereignty and freedom regardless. Relations between Niger…
…resurfaced in different guises, each time provoking the same anxieties about land, security, and fairness. It is therefore disappointing that a government which promised renewed hope and inclusion now appears willing to breathe life into a discredited scheme that could heighten tension nationwide. The central problem i…
…reconstruction strategy - a kind of regional "Marshall Plan" - to address years of insecurity, infrastructure deficits, capital flight and the disruptions that have weakened the South-East economy. Expectedly, his remarks generated debate. An article published in Law and Society Magazine on June 4 under the title, "Bey…
…a calm atmosphere, with early deployment of election officials and materials, adequate security presence, and satisfactory voter accreditation and voting processes in many polling units monitored across the 16 local government areas of the state. The observation mission was led by former Independent National Electoral…
…the people of Ekiti State for maintaining peace throughout the process and praised security agencies, particularly the Nigeria Police Force, for their professionalism. It noted significant improvements in election-day administration, including the early deployment of election personnel and materials, timely commencemen…
…of telecom companies are expected to include members with expertise in ICT and cybersecurity. The rules also require operators to separate the roles of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to improve transparency. The NCC and CAC said the new ownership transfer requirements are part of broader efforts to create a more…
…combat-ready and mission-oriented operators capable of responding to Nigeria's evolving security challenges. It stated that the comprehensive training programme equipped the graduates with the specialist knowledge, tactical skills and operational resilience required to undertake Special Forces missions in complex and d…