The newly appointed Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Idi Abass, has pledged to tighten maritime security, enhance operational efficiency, and uphold the Nigerian Navy’s core values of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork. Speaking in Abuja, Abass expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the confidence reposed in him, promising to serve with dedication, fairness, and …
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared Timipre Sylva, former Governor of Bayelsa State and Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, wanted over an alleged $14,859,257 fraud involving the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). This was made known on the commission’s Facebook official Page on Monday evening. The EFCC notice, …
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has carried out precision airstrikes that killed several ISWAP terrorists in Borno State. The strikes also destroyed bandit hideouts in Katsina and Kwara States. NAF spokesperson Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame confirmed the operations in a statement on Monday. He said the coordinated air missions were conducted on Sunday, November 10. …
The Presidential Committee on the Overhaul and Revamp of Training Institutions for Security Agencies, chaired by Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, has promised to submit its findings and a detailed cost plan for refurbishing Nigeria’s security training facilities on time. The committee gave this assurance on Thursday while inspecting the Nigeria Police Training School, Nonwa-Tai …
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have rescued 86 kidnapped victims and thwarted a terrorist ambush during coordinated operations in Borno State. The Media Information Officer for OPHK, Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday. Uba said troops of the 135 Special Forces Battalion under …
Kano State is grappling with a new wave of insecurity as fleeing bandits from neighbouring Katsina State invade its border communities, triggering fear and mass displacement among rural residents. The influx comes amid intensified military operations across the Northwest, which have pushed armed groups out of Katsina and Zamfara into adjacent territories. Residents told newsmen …
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the conviction of five members of international organised criminal groups involved in high-profile drug trafficking through Nigeria’s busiest airport, the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The suspects, arrested for smuggling 68.9 kilograms of cocaine and tramadol, were handed a combined 21 years imprisonment by …
The Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) has secured the release of more than 60 convicted detainees after paying fines totaling over ₦5 million, as part of its efforts to decongest correctional facilities across several Nigerian states. PPDC’s Chief Executive Officer, Lucy Abagi, disclosed this during the 2025 Access to Justice Parley in Abuja, themed …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Samuel Ojeogwu, popularly known as Sammy West, the brother of Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. Ojeogwu was arrested in Lagos last week and transferred to Abuja, sparking online outrage after Regina Daniels accused the police of bias and claimed her brother’s …
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arraigned Deputy Superintendent Sani Yakubu of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) before Justice Isiaka of the Kaduna State High Court 12 on a three-count charge of criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds. The case, which came up on Monday, …
