The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has warned that anyone acting against the unity and sovereignty of Nigeria will be treated as an enemy of the state. Gen. Musa issued the warning on Tuesday in Birnin Kebbi while addressing the General Assembly of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC), themed: “Kebbi 2025:…
Nigeria’s top military leadership has underscored the importance of mental health in sustaining an effective and resilient armed force, calling for greater support for personnel facing trauma, stress and fatigue. Speaking at the 2025 World Mental Health Day Symposium in Abuja, Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa—represented by AVM Olusola Akinboyewa—said the military’s capability…
The Lagos State Police Command has denied arresting Mr. Declan Ihekaire, who staged a lone “Free Nnamdi Kanu” protest in the Iyana Ipaja area of the state. In a statement posted on its X handle (@LagosPoliceNG) on Monday, the command dismissed reports circulating on some online platforms that Ihekaire had been apprehended and detained. According…
Economic activities were completely grounded in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Monday as markets, schools, shops, and offices remained closed, with residents staying indoors. Major areas such as Douglas Road and the popular Douglas Market—often compared to Lagos’ Idumota—were deserted. Shops were locked, and no traders were seen. The silence extended across Wethedral, MCC,…
Police in Adamawa State have stepped up security in anticipation of a planned protest by the Ohanaeze Youth Council, deploying officers to strategic points and vital facilities across the state. In a statement, Police Public Relations Officer SP Suleiman Nguroje said the deployment is part of ongoing efforts to prevent any breakdown of law and…
The Police Command in Lagos State has assured residents that the state remains safe and calm in spite of reports of protests in some parts of the country. The state Commissioner of Police, Mr Olohundare Jimoh, gave the assurance while addressing journalists during the Show of Force by the command on Monday in Ikeja. Jimoh…
Nigerian troops have foiled a planned Boko Haram assault in Bama, Borno State, killing multiple insurgents and dismantling their camps, the army confirmed on Monday. According to a statement issued in Abuja by the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, the counter-operation was carried out on 17 October by troops under the…
Nigerian soldiers have killed 17 insurgents, detained 85 suspects and rescued 10 abducted civilians during intensified military operations across the country over the last two days, military sources say. The operations, conducted in multiple conflict zones, targeted Boko Haram, ISWAP fighters, criminal syndicates and illegal oil traffickers. According to a security source at Army Headquarters,…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has declared all correctional centres in the country as red zones ahead of nationwide protests scheduled for Monday, demanding the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Service’s Public Relations Officer, Abubakar Umar. Umar cautioned members of the public…
The Badagry Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (BACCIMA) has commended the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Adewale Adeniyi, and other security agencies for reducing the number of checkpoints between Lagos and the Seme–Benin Republic border to two. BACCIMA President, Alhaji Yahaya Idris, gave the commendation in a statement issued on Sunday…
