President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s resolve to defeat terrorism, declaring that Nigeria will neither succumb to fear nor allow criminal elements to define its identity. The president made the declaration on Monday in a message of appreciation to members of the Armed Forces and other security agencies. He commended their courage, sacrifice and…
The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says state governors need full operational control of security agencies to protect citizens effectively. Turaki, PDP Interim National Working Committee Chairman, said this during a condolence visit by the party’s leadership to Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State in Ibadan on Monday. The visit followed…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State House of Assembly primaries in Ward J, Constituency 2, were overshadowed by heavy security deployment and delays in the voting process on Wednesday. Correspondents monitoring the exercise observed a strong presence of security personnel, including officers from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps…
Troops of the Guards Brigade have foiled a potential security breach with the arrest of a suspected spy and four impostors during separate operations in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is contained in an operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Sunday in Abuja. The army said the operations…
The Senate on Tuesday approved for second reading a bill seeking to repeal the Nigerian Police Trust Fund Establishment Act 2019 (as amended) and establish a new Nigeria Police Trust Fund 2026. The proposal was introduced at plenary by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele, who said it was an executive-backed initiative aimed at improving funding for…
The Senate has repassed the Nigerian Port Economic Regulatory Agency Bill, 2026, after overturning its earlier decision and conducting a detailed reassessment of the proposed law. The motion for reconsideration was led by Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele and supported by Minority Leader Abba Moro during Tuesday’s plenary session in Abuja. The move followed a critical…
A coordinated security operation has led to the safe rescue of 14 passengers kidnapped by sea pirates along the Calabar–Oron waterways in Akwa Ibom State. The rescue was carried out by the Nigeria Police Force in partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), following what authorities described as intelligence-led interventions and increased pressure…
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has sought partnership with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on security, economy, green city development and other areas of mutual benefits. The Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Al-Balawi, sought the partnership when he visited the FCT Minister, Mr Nyesom Wike, in Abuja on Tuesday. Al-Balawi commended Wike and President…
Governor Babagana Zulum has said the Borno State Government is working closely with security agencies to prevent insurgent activities and strengthen peace efforts across the state. He said his administration remains in constant consultation with the military and the Yobe State Government on security matters, particularly in areas affected by insurgency. Zulum stressed that no…
Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Dr Adewole Adebayo, has called on the Federal Government to adopt a more responsive, community-focused security policy following recent attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State. Adebayo made the call on Monday during a condolence visit to the community, where he met families affected by the attacks. He said…
