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June 26, 2026

DRUG WAR: NDLEA Seizes N1.5 Trillion Worth of Hard Drugs in 18 Months as President Tinubu Vows to Curb Scourge

By Festus Fifen President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to eliminating the menace of substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking through evidence-based, innovative interventions. President Tinubu who gave this assurance in Abuja during the grand finale of celebrations, marking the 2026 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking said the Federal... Read More
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June 25, 2026

Breaking: Police Arrest Three killers of Retired OGTV Staff, Security Guard

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the gruesome murder of retired Ogun State Television (OGTV) staff member, Ms Kitan Oyesiku, and her security guard.   A reliable source within the command disclosed that one of the suspects, identified as a former employee... Read More
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June 25, 2026

NIGERIA SECURITY SITUATION: Is the Media Causing More Harm?

By Festus Fifen   In the heart of Abuja and most cities in northern Nigeria, as the sun dips below the horizon, the city’s pulse is no longer measured just by the movement of its people, but by the relentless pinging of smartphones. Across the country, from the jittery suburbs of Kaduna and Katsina to... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Education, Featured, Governance, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics, Technology
June 24, 2026

Gov Ododo Inspects Army Barracks in Anyigba, Hails President Tinubu’s Massive Security Investments in Kogi State

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London   Governror Ahmed Usman Ododo has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to strengthening security architecture across Nigeria, particularly in Kogi State, saying the President’s strategic investments and support for security agencies have significantly curtailed criminal activities in the state.   He made this known during... Read More
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June 22, 2026

KOGI INTERCEPTS LARGE CACHE OF ARMS MEANT FOR CRIMINAL NETWORKS

The Kogi State Government has announced the interception of a large cache of arms and ammunition believed to have been destined for criminal networks operating within and around the state, in a major security breakthrough that underscores the effectiveness of intelligence-led operations against criminal elements. The Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, disclosed... Read More
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June 20, 2026

NATIONAL SECURITY: Why Nigeria Must Regulate the Proliferation of Private Security Establishments Before the Shadows Overrun the State

By Festus Fifen   In the contemporary Nigerian landscape, the sound of sirens and the sight of khaki-clad men wielding batons—or increasingly, assault rifles—have become as ubiquitous as the traffic in Lagos or the kulikuli seller in Kano. From the gated communities of Lekki, Maitama, Guzape , Osubi, Effurun to the remote farming outposts of... Read More
Africa News, Breaking News, community, Crime, Defence, Featured, Governance, Justice, Legal, Nigeria Capital, Nigeria News, Police, Politics
June 17, 2026

Gov. Ododo Briefs NSA On Joint Security Force Elimination Of Terrorist Kingpin, Battijo

By Sam Biodun Ogundipe in London Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has formally briefed the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, on the successful security operation that led to the neutralisation of notorious terrorist and bandit kingpin, Kachalla Ibrahim Battijo. ​The meeting, which took place in Abuja, detailed how a joint force of Federal... Read More
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June 14, 2026

‘They Will Be Rescued Unhurt’: IGP Disu’s Assurance on Abducted Oyo Pupils Earns CCAN commendation

By Festus Fifen   **** Crime Correspondents Hail Police Chief’s Reforms, Security Gains, and Renewed Public Trust The Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) has commended the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, for his firm assurance that the school children recently abducted in Oyo State will be rescued unharmed, describing the pledge as a... Read More
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June 12, 2026

JUNE 12: ‘Democracy Without Security is Not Solid’ — President Tinubu Declares on Democracy Day, Allocates Record N5.41trn for Defence

By Festus Fifen In a high-stakes Democracy Day address marking 27 years of unbroken civilian rule in Nigeria, Nigeria President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday declared a national security emergency, asserting that the survival of Nigeria’s democratic institutions is inextricably linked to the safety of its citizens. The President’s speech, delivered through a national broadcast... Read More
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May 31, 2026

IGP Disu Seeks Caution In The Use Of Police-Related Video Content, Calls for Media Collaboration

By Festus Fifen In response to the recent surge in the use of cameras around police officers, and circulation of old videos, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has called for greater responsibility and caution in the recording and circulation of police-related video content, warning that the misuse of such materials could undermine officers’... Read More
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