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Police Rescue 13 Kidnap Victims, Arrest 50 Suspects Nationwide
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
A coordinated wave of police operations across Nigeria has resulted in the rescue of 13 kidnapped victims, the arrest of at least 50 suspects and the recovery of several firearms...
Army Rescues Kidnapped Edo Farmer, Kills Kidnapper In Ransom Trap
A ransom payment meant to secure a kidnapped farmer’s freedom has instead led security forces to a gang of kidnappers in Edo State, with one suspect killed and the victim...
Army Rescues 33 Kidnapped Passengers In Zamfara
The swift intervention of Nigerian Army troops has thwarted another abduction attempt in Zamfara State, highlighting the growing security pressure on terrorists operating along vulnerable travel routes.
Troops of the 1 Brigade, Forward Operating...
Nigeria Targets $50bn To Revive Lake Chad
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
For Nigeria, the instability of the Sahel is no longer a distant regional problem-it is a direct security, economic and humanitarian concern.
Abuja is now pushing for a fresh diplomatic strategy built around...
Vandal Crushed To Death Under Collapsed 330kV Tower In Delta
A suspected vandal has been crushed to death after a vandalised 330kV transmission tower collapsed along the Ughelli-Benin transmission line in Delta State.
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) said its...
INEC Extends Candidate Submission Deadline As Osun PVC Collection Ends
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has given political parties three extra days to complete the submission of candidates for the February 2027 Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections.
The...
China Cultural Exhibition Highlights Shared Values As Nigeria-China Ties Deepen
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Cultural exchange is increasingly becoming a powerful bridge between Nigeria and China, with shared values around family, community, nature and harmony providing fresh opportunities to deepen people-to-people relations between...
TCN Inspires Future Engineers As Kano Students Tour Kumbotso Transmission Substation
A classroom lesson can inspire curiosity, but seeing critical infrastructure in action often leaves a lasting impression.
That was the experience for science students of Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS),...
Troops Arrest Four Suspected Lakurawa Terrorists, Recover Rustled Cattle In Sokoto
Nigeria's military says intelligence-led operations are continuing to disrupt terrorist logistics in the North-West, with the latest raid leading to the arrest of four suspected Lakurawa terrorists and the...
CAF Backs FIFA Leadership After Governance Review, Reaffirms Commitment To Transparency
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Good governance has again taken centre stage in world football, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) throwing its weight behind FIFA's leadership following concerns over the proposed...
Police Rescue Kidnap Victims, Seize Ammunition In Nationwide Crime Crackdown
Nigeria Police recorded fresh operational successes across several states, underscoring the scale of the country's security challenges while highlighting intensified efforts to tackle kidnapping, arms trafficking and organised crime.
In an...
Military Identifies Top ISWAP Leaders, Declares Governor Most Wanted
A major intelligence breakthrough by the Nigerian military has exposed the identities of senior ISWAP/ISIS commanders operating around the Lake Chad Basin, signalling intensified efforts to dismantle the terrorist group's leadership.
Operation...
IGP Disu Redeploys Police Commissioners To Strengthen Security, Reform Agenda
Nigeria's policing reforms received a fresh boost on Thursday as Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu approved a major redeployment of Commissioners of Police to state commands and strategic formations...
Betara Bags WINSEC Grand Award As NAWOJ Unveils Women In Security Summit
Recognising the role of women in building safer societies took centre stage in Abuja as the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) launched its maiden Women in Security...
Tobacco Control Coalition Rejects Amendment Bill, Urges Tinubu To Withhold Assent
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
Nigeria's tobacco control advocates have mounted strong opposition to a proposed amendment to the National Tobacco Control Act, warning that the legislation could roll back years of public...
Police Arrest Terror, Kidnap Suspects, Rescue Victims In Nationwide Crackdown
Nigeria Police operatives have intensified nationwide security operations, recording multiple arrests, rescue missions and the recovery of firearms, ammunition and stolen property in a coordinated push against violent crime across...
Power Grid Sabotage: Police Arrest Suspect As Vandals Strip Six TCN Transmission Towers
Nigeria's power infrastructure continues to face threats from vandals, with the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) confirming the arrest of a key suspect linked to the vandalism...
State Police: CCAN Urges Nigerians To Shape Reform Through Public Memoranda
As Nigeria pushes to overhaul its security architecture, the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) has called on citizens to seize the opportunity to influence the proposed state policing...
Bravery Rewarded As IGP Honours 14 Officers, Fast-Tracks Promotion Of Police Aviators
Nigeria's fight against banditry received a morale boost on Wednesday as Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, honoured 14 officers for exceptional bravery in combat operations and approved accelerated...
DSS Security Alert Forces Youth Leaders To Suspend Planned Protest Over South Africa Xenophobia
Security concerns have forced the Forum of National Youth Leaders of All Political Parties in Nigeria (FNYLPPN) to postpone its planned warning protest against xenophobic attacks...
The Federation of Mbaise Media Professionals (FMMP) has announced plans to honour several distinguished personalities with Awards of Excellence during its 2026 Pre-Iriji Mbaise Lecture Series and Awards.
Among those to be recognised are the Chairman of the African Democratic...
ECOWAS MPs Push Border Reforms To Unlock MSME Growth Across West Africa
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
COTONOU, Benin Republic, West Africa's ambition to build a thriving regional market for small businesses will remain out of reach unless cross-border trade becomes faster, cheaper and...
Police Allege Restricted Veterinary Sedative Used In Murder Of Anambra Community Leader
The alleged use of a restricted veterinary sedative in the killing of an Anambra community leader has raised fresh concerns over the illicit access to controlled substances and...
Troops Repel Zamfara Terror Attack, Rescue Nine Abductees; Two Security Personnel Killed
Nigeria's intensified military campaign against armed groups in the North-West continues to yield results, with troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA repelling a pre-dawn terrorist assault on a military...
Adama Bags Cash Reward As Nigeria's Swimming Breakthrough Sparks Fresh Hope
Nigeria's emergence as a rising force in international swimming has received another boost after sports philanthropist Joseph Odobeatu, popularly known as Ojez, rewarded teenage sensation Abduljabar Adama with 300...
Security Forces Cut Off Bandits' Supply Chain, Arrest Suspected Logistics Supplier In Zamfara
Cutting off logistics networks is increasingly becoming a key strategy in Nigeria's fight against banditry, as security agencies intensify intelligence-led operations to weaken criminal groups.
Security operatives comprising...
TCN Defends N1.28bn Solar Streetlight Projects, Says They Were National Assembly Interventions
Princess-Ekwi Ajide
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has defended its execution of N1.28 billion solar streetlight projects, insisting the contracts were not outside its mandate but constituency interventions...
Police Hail Ezekiel Nathaniel's Historic Commonwealth Gold As Proof Of Sports Investment
Nigeria's investment in developing athletes within its security institutions received a major boost after Police corporal Ezekiel Nathaniel stormed to a historic gold medal in the men's 400...
Troops Rescue 14 Kidnap Victims After Pursuit Along Lagos-Benin Highway
Swift military action has once again highlighted the importance of rapid intelligence-led responses in tackling Nigeria's persistent kidnapping threat.
Troops of the Nigerian Army's 4 Brigade, under Operation WABAIZIGAN, rescued 14...
African Feminists Urge AU To Pause Violence Treaty, Warn Flawed Convention Could Weaken Women's Rights
By Shobha Shukla | CNS
Across Africa, one woman or girl experiences violence every few minutes, yet the very treaty intended to strengthen their protection is...
