President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military’s response to emerging threats. The new divisions will be headquartered in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, with the restructuring expected to […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, a landmark reform designed to modernize Nigeria’s identity management system, strengthen national security, and accelerate digital transformation. The signing at the State House, Abuja, was witnessed by top government officials, lawmakers, and development partners, […]
President Bola Tinubu has condemned the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in terrorist captivity in Katsina State, as the late military officer was laid to rest amid emotional scenes and renewed calls for stronger security measures. The President sympathised with the family of the former […]
In a decisive step toward decentralizing Nigeria’s security architecture, Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu has formally submitted a 75-page framework for the establishment of state police to the Senate, signaling what he calls an “irreversible” shift in the nation’s policing strategy. The comprehensive document, titled “A Comprehensive Framework for the […]
In a massive blow to cyber-enabled crime, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) has dismantled a sophisticated syndicate that siphoned a staggering ₦7.7 billion in airtime and data from a leading Nigerian telecommunications company. The breakthrough, announced by Force Spokesman Benjamin Hundeyin on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, follows […]
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is making a landmark statement, signaling an era where intelligence and prevention—not just enforcement—will define its strategy against youth crime. In a decisive and future-focused move, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has appointed SP Orvenonne Ikwen, an officer with a Ph.D. in […]
In a historic judgment that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria’s political and security landscape, the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to life imprisonment after convicting him on multiple counts of terrorism. Presiding judge, Justice James Omotosho, […]
In a major shake-up aimed at reinforcing Nigeria’s national security framework, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced a sweeping change in the hierarchy of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The President appointed General Olufemi Oluyede as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), succeeding General Christopher Musa, who had served […]
Weapons, Ammunition, and Motorcycles Recovered as IGP Issues Stern Warning to Criminals In a series of high-impact security operations, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have successfully arrested 13 suspected kidnappers and recovered 11 sophisticated firearms, 89 rounds of live ammunition, and multiple operational motorcycles. These operations reinforce the […]
In a significant operation, Nigerian Army troops have successfully uncovered and neutralized a firearms and drone manufacturing factory allegedly operated by the Eastern Security Network (ESN), the armed fighters of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The factory was located in Onicha Olona, Aniocha North Local Government Area of Delta […]
