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Three Killed as Bandits Attack Kogi School

Bandits on Wednesday invaded Government Secondary School, Iluke Bunu, in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing three people, including a vice principal and a six-year-old child. The attack, which occurred at about 10:00 a.m., threw the community into mourning and heightened concerns over security in the area. Confirming the incident, the Kogi State Police Command said a large group of heavily armed bandits riding on about 40 motorcycles stormed the school and surrounding community with the suspected intention […]

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Reps to Vote on State Police Constitutional Amendment

The House of Representatives has announced plans to vote on a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state and local police as part of efforts to tackle rising insecurity across the country. Deputy Speaker of the House and Chairman of the House Committee on Constitution Review, Benjamin Kalu, disclosed this during a media briefing shortly after plenary. According to Kalu, the House has resolved to prioritise consideration of the state police proposal ahead of other constitutional amendment bills due to […]

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Gumi Clarifies Circumstances Surrounding Ibadan Visit

Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has clarified the circumstances surrounding his November 2025 visit to Ibadan, Oyo State, stating that he was not invited by any Muslim group or individual from the South-West. In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Gumi explained that his trip to the ancient city was undertaken in his capacity as a representative of the Coalition of Northern Muslim Ulama. According to him, the purpose of the visit was to participate in a gathering of Muslim […]

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Tinubu inaugurates road, hails infrastructure drive in FCT.

President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the main carriageways of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX), linking Ring Road 1 Junction to Ring Road 2 Junction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Represented by Senate President Godswill Akpabio at the ceremony, the President described the project as a key component of the administration’s efforts to expand infrastructure and stimulate economic growth in the nation’s capital. Tinubu stated that his administration remains committed to delivering projects that bring visible improvements to the […]

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Oyo Assembly Seeks Massive Security Deployment To Schools.

The Oyo State House of Assembly has called for the immediate strengthening of security measures across public and private educational institutions in the state following the recent abduction of students and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area. The resolution was adopted during Tuesday’s plenary after a motion was presented by the lawmaker representing Ibadan South West State Constituency II, Hon. Oluwafemi Oluwafowokanmi. He urged the Executive Arm of Government to deploy operatives of the Oyo State Security Network Agency (Amotekun […]

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Nigerians want action, not promises – Sharia Council tasks govt on insecurity.

The Supreme Council for Shariah in Nigeria (SCSN) has expressed concern over the worsening security situation across the country, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive measures to safeguard lives and property. In a statement issued by its Secretary General, Nafi’u Baba-Ahmad, the council noted that Nigerians continue to grapple with killings, kidnappings, terrorist attacks, banditry, and other violent crimes despite repeated assurances from authorities. The council described the situation as alarming, citing recent attacks and mass […]

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FG fixes June 12 deadline for oil bids.

The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), has fixed Friday, June 12, 2026, as the deadline for the submission of technical and commercial bids by prequalified applicants participating in the ongoing 2025 Licensing Round. In a public notice issued on Tuesday, the commission urged all qualified bidders to adhere strictly to the timelines outlined in the licensing guidelines. According to the notice, the submission window for technical and commercial bids will close at 4:30 p.m. (WAT) […]

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First Batch of Nigerians Fleeing Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa Arrives Thursday

The first batch of Nigerians being repatriated from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks is expected to arrive in Lagos on Thursday morning. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Tuesday. According to the ministry, the returnees will be airlifted aboard an Air Peace flight scheduled to depart O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg on Wednesday night. The aircraft is expected to land at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, […]

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IGP Disu Charges Senior Police Officers to Intensify Fight Against Crime

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven, and adaptive strategies in tackling the country's evolving security challenges. The directive was issued during the monthly conference of strategic senior police officers held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting brought together Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General, Commissioners of Police, and other senior officers to review the nation's security landscape and evaluate ongoing policing […]

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