The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled a major international cocaine trafficking network using Nigeria as a transit route to the United Kingdom, Europe and Asia, following the seizure of 184.5 kilogrammes of cocaine and the arrest of the alleged Nigerian coordinator. The agency said the […]
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over 399 seized rifles to the Office of the National Security Adviser, in a major inter-agency move aimed at keeping illegal weapons out of circulation. The firearms were recovered at the Tincan Island Port Command, where Customs officials also discovered hundreds of additional rifle […]
Nigeria and the United States are reviewing their counterterrorism partnership as senior security and government officials from both countries meet in Washington, D.C., to assess progress and agree on the next phase of security cooperation. Nigeria’s delegation is being led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, while the […]
Delta State Police have arrested popular Asaba content creator Ifeanyi Ogbonna, popularly known as “Odogwu of Asaba,” over allegations of sexually assaulting a 20-year-old woman, Favour Agbro, who was later reported to have died by suicide. Police say the suspect is in custody and investigations are ongoing. The tragic case […]
The controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC) has escalated after Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claimed to be the agency’s Director-General, reportedly deleted his social media accounts and websites following allegations that the council is non-existent. The Presidency has accused Adeyemi of forgery and impersonation, filing an eight-count charge […]
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has declared an industrial dispute with the Federal Government, extending its ultimatum by four weeks and warning that a nationwide strike could begin if outstanding demands remain unresolved. The doctors are demanding the immediate release of the 2026 Medical Residency Training Fund (MRTF), […]
The Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC) has suspended renowned lawyer Chief Mike Ozekhome from the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) pending the outcome of ongoing disciplinary proceedings. The decision was approved at the LPPC’s 173rd General Meeting on June 23, 2026. According to the committee, the suspension […]
Nigeria’s Senate has passed a landmark constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish State Police Services, marking one of the biggest security reforms since the return to democracy. The proposed legislation introduces a dual policing system, allowing states to operate their own police services alongside the Federal Police. Under the bill, […]
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 monumental shift for Nigeria’s internal security framework, the House of Representatives has officially passed the highly anticipated State Police Bill. During a decisive plenary session presided over by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, an overwhelming majority of 288 lawmakers voted in favor of the constitutional amendment, while only four voted […]
