President Bola Tinubu has called on Nigerians to work closely with the police and other security agencies to tackle insecurity across the country. Speaking at the 2026 National Police Day Grand Parade in Abuja, the President said national security cannot be achieved by law enforcement agencies alone, stressing that citizens, community leaders, traditional institutions, religious leaders, civil society groups, and the private sector all have important roles to play. He […]

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has inaugurated the Ibadan Community Guard to work alongside security agencies in strengthening policing across the 11 Local Government Areas of the ancient city. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Olubadan Palace in Oke Aremo, Ibadan, was part of efforts to improve security in parts of Ibadanland facing growing safety concerns. The newly launched Community Guard is expected to be deployed across all […]

The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced several defendants in separate terrorism-related cases, handing down prison terms ranging from 10 to 20 years. The cases were heard on Tuesday before Justice Binta Nyako, with the defendants facing charges linked to terrorism, including membership of a proscribed group, provision of support, and financial dealings connected to terrorist activities. In one of the cases, a defendant was arraigned on […]

The National Association of Resident Doctors has suspended its planned strike after reaching an understanding with the Federal Government over key welfare and payment concerns. The decision was reached at an emergency National Executive Council meeting, where the association reviewed fresh commitments from government representatives and agreed to give negotiations another chance. According to the association, the suspension followed progress in talks, especially on the payment of outstanding salary arrears, […]