Security

Lagos, Nigeria —The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared Seun Ogunbambo, Managing Director of Fargo Petroleum and Gas Limited, wanted for allegedly defrauding the Federal Government of over N976 million through false subsidy claims. The anti-graft agency, in a public notice issued Friday, said Ogunbambo jumped bail while on trial before a Lagos […]

Zaria, Nigeria — The Nigerian Army is poised to bolster its operational strength with the deployment of 6,195 newly trained regular combatants across the country. The announcement was made ahead of the passing out parade for members of the 88 Regular Recruit Intake, who began their training on January 13 at the Depot Nigerian Army, […]

Kastina, Nigeria — Kastina State Police Command has arrested a 14-year-old girl for allegedly faking her own abduction and orchestrating the kidnapping of her four-year-old sister, in a plot to extort a N50 million ransom from their father. The Command’s spokesman, DSP Abubakar Sadiq, disclosed the arrest while briefing pressmen at the Katsina Command Headquarters yesterday. […]

Akwa Ibom, Nigeria — An 8-year-old pupil of Government Primary School, Ikot Uboh, Abasiofon Udeme Udoekpo, narrowly escaped an attempted abduction in the early hours of Tuesday, June 3, 2025, near Ikot Ibritam Junction in Oruk Anam Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.   The child, who was reportedly in the care of an […]

Lagos, Nigeria — In a decisive move to address the growing concern of domestic and sexual violence, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has partnered with AXA Mansard Insurance Plc to promote awareness and education, especially in defense of the girl child. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Mr. […]

Akwa Ibom, Nigeria — The Police Command in Akwa Ibom said it had arrested four suspected criminals in Udi Street in Uyo and recovered numerous stolen items. DSP Timfon John, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, said this in a statement in Uyo on Monday. John said that the suspects were arrested based on credible intelligence […]

Enugu, Nigeria — The Police in Enugu State have rescued 21 kidnapped victims, neutralized one suspect, and arrested another during multiple coordinated operations across the state. The operations also led to the recovery of a firearm, a vehicle, and other exhibits. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, the breakthroughs were […]

Abuja, Nigeria — Concerned over growing security threats and deteriorating infrastructure, residents of EFAB City Estate, Lokogoma, have called on Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene in resolving critical challenges affecting communities across the capital. The appeal came during a local election held by the estate’s residents to appoint new leadership […]

Abuja, Nigeria— The House of Representatives has called for the swift and unconditional release of 18 individuals kidnapped by sea pirates en route to Bonny Kingdom, Rivers State. The demand was made during Tuesday’s plenary session following a motion of urgent public importance raised by Hon. Cyril Hart, a lawmaker representing Rivers State. Addressing the […]

Amambra, Nigeria — The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old man, Habubakar Umar, for allegedly defiling four minors in the state. In a press statement on Thursday by the command’s spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the police disclosed that the suspect was arrested on Tuesday. “The operatives of Adamawa State Police Command attached to […]