…and undermine the fiscal foundation currently funding national student loans, border security, and regional transport infrastructure.

…Area, Alhaji Garba Buba, and another resident, Sulaiman Zunduma. 6. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners operating in a forest in Edo North, while two alleged operators said to be behind the activities are currently at large. The suspects were arrested on Friday, August…

…for advancing gender equality and women’s participation in governance, peace and security, justice, economic development and public decision-making. “This includes the National Gender Policy, the National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security, the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act, the Child Rights Act, and…

…persistent destruction of local modular setups tagged as illegal oil bunkering sites by security agencies, describing the ongoing policy debate over fuel subsidy restoration as an insult to Nigerians. He said, “It is an insult to our collective intelligence for us to be talking about whether you should bring back fuel…

…were made on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, at a joint security spokespersons’ briefing in Abuja, where he addressed issues surrounding the conduct of the Osun election and controversial statements by political actors ahead of the 2027 general elections. Iniedu said inciting comments, pa…

…Commission, the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Ministry of Homeland Security, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, and Ministry of Youth and Sports Development. He also made a presentation on NPO risk assessment and the categories…

…Relations of NAPTIP, Mr Vincent Adekoye, disclosed this on Tuesday in Abuja at the Joint Security News Briefing organised by the Office of the National Security Adviser. Adekoye said the agency also secured more than 20 convictions in 2026 as it intensified operations against human trafficking and exploitation. He said…

…House, Port Harcourt. The GOC was accompanied by senior military officers and other security personnel of the 6th Division of the Nigerian Army. The division has jurisdiction over Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta and Akwa Ibom states. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onwuka N…

…upon to survive.” Adebiyi said the alleged destruction had affected the income and food security of several families, noting that farmers who had invested time and resources in their farms were suddenly left without means of sustenance. According to him, the community had reported the matter to the police at the Ado-Od…

…Police Officer that the officers involved in his son’s death had been sent to provide security at the venue of the just-concluded Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, held at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Elekahia, Port Harcourt. The grieving father, while speaking to newsmen, lamented that the office…

…Headquarters spokesperson Major General Samaila Uba addressed journalists at an NCTC security briefing on TuesdayUba said key aspects of the bilateral partnership, including intelligence sharing and military training, remain activePAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! The Nigerian militar…

…to ascertain the circumstances of the incident and rule out any connection to wider security concerns in the area. JOINT TASK FORCE NORTH CENTRAL OPERATION SAVANNAH SHIELD Troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD maintained vigilance against terrorist incursions in Niger State. On 23 August 2026, troops in Dekara, Borgu LGA…

…and consumed enormous public resources that could have been invested in education, security, agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, and other productive sectors,” adding that its removal was “a difficult but necessary reform intended to redirect national resources towards long-term development.” According to him, Pre…

…personnel from divisional headquarters within the axis, were deployed to the area. The security operation was coordinated and led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations. “The protesters were addressed by the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr Tayo Akinmade Ayinde, after which the exe…

…of President Tinubu to the safety and welfare of Corps members nationwide. “The security agencies were indeed animated by His Excellency’s concern and commitment to urgently and successfully rescuing the Corps members,” it said. NYSC also appreciated the families of the affected Corps members for their patience and coo…

…were obtained from a lecturer’s computer. It called for an independent review of the security of examination materials and the role of relevant staff, arguing that each student’s case should be adjudicated independently based on available evidence. The association further expressed concern over what it described as the…

…illegal arms at the Tin Can Island Port were allegedly being sponsored by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abuja during the joint security spokespersons briefing, Kokumo explained that he was personally present at the Tin Can Island Port when the Nigerian Customs Service…

…to residents of Matazu and nearby communities, as well as medical workers, to alert security agencies to anyone seeking treatment for gunshot wounds. The call is part of efforts to track down Filani, who is believed to be injured and possibly seeking medical attention in or around the area.Troops are continuing operati…

…said: “Churning out statistics that have zero effect on society and the social security of the nation.” “Just wondering what is the essence of your so-called statistical improvements,” he stated. The latest NBS data comes as a majority of Nigerians continue to lament the rising cost of living despite headline inflation…

The Oke Ogun Council of Elders (OCE) has reaffirmed its commitment to the development, security, education and political advancement of the region. The council stated this in a communiqué after its meeting at the residence of its president and former Minister of State for Agriculture and Water Resources, Bamidele Dada,…

…him, accusing him of unlawfully recording telephone conversations linked to National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu.SCSN's warning to authoritiesWhile making clear that the Council does not tolerate criminal behaviour by anyone, the SCSN said the circumstances surrounding El-Rufai's case raise questions about whether est…

…Hussaini Umar, with both men accused of maintaining links to banditry and undermining security operations in the region. Atiku later died in an Egyptian hospital.Zurmi palace attack of May 2024The late emir's reign was marked by a violent episode in May 2024, when armed bandits stormed Zurmi and overran the emirate pal…

…sting operations and established the Department of Fraud Risk Assessment and Control, Security Department, Immigration and Visa Section and Cybercrime Rapid Response Centre. The commission also commissioned directorates in Enugu and Ilorin, while new directorates were established in Ekiti, Anambra and Katsina States. H…

…as Happiness_gbemi shared how he switched careers from English Language to CybersecurityHe secured his first cybersecurity internship in less than a year after making the transition and was retained by the organisationHis post drew reactions from followers who said his story proved a tech background was not a requireme…

…criminality. Onoja assured Nigerians that the military would continue to work with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders to protect lives, communities and critical national assets. The post Troops neutralise 114 terrorists, rescue 60 abducted persons in August — DHQ appeared first on Vanguard News.