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Army Chief Assures Improved Security in Benue Communities

The Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, has assured residents of improved security in communities affected by bandit attacks in Benue State. Shaibu gave the assurance during his maiden operational visit to army formations in Makurdi, where he assessed ongoing military operations in the area. According to the army chief, additional troops have already been deployed to reinforce security operations and strengthen efforts to curb banditry and other criminal activities in the state. He explained that the visit was aimed […]

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IHRC Says State Police Not a Complete Solution to Nigeria’s Security Challenges

The International Human Rights Commission – Relief Fund Trust has said that the proposed establishment of state police will not provide a comprehensive solution to Nigeria’s security challenges. In a statement signed by its Country Director, Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, the organisation said it had taken note of recent remarks by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, who indicated that the creation of state police could soon become a reality. While acknowledging the position of the police chief, the commission maintained […]

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Kano Assembly Begins Impeachment Proceedings Against Deputy Governor

The Kano State House of Assembly has commenced impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdulsalam, over allegations of misconduct, abuse of office, and breach of public trust. The impeachment notice was presented during plenary by the Majority Leader, Lawan Dala, and subsequently read by the Speaker, Ismail Falgore. Lawmakers stated that the action is based on Section 188 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which empowers a state legislature to initiate impeachment […]

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Tinubu Orders Suspension of Airport Cashless Payment System

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the suspension of the recently introduced cashless payment system at Nigerian airports following widespread complaints of traffic congestion and hardship for travellers. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, after the Federal Executive Council meeting in Abuja. According to the minister, the cashless payment system was initially introduced by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria to curb corruption and improve revenue collection by replacing the long-standing practice […]

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Court Acquits Abba Kyari of 23-Count Asset Declaration Charge

The Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday discharged and acquitted suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, of a 23-count charge bordering on alleged non-declaration of assets. Delivering judgment, Justice James Omotosho held that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency failed to provide sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations against Kyari. The charges also involved Kyari’s two brothers, who were accused of swearing false affidavits to conceal the origin of certain properties. In his ruling, the judge stated that […]

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Police monitoring local Islamic groups over Middle East crisis – IG.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has disclosed that the Nigeria Police Force is closely monitoring Islamic groups with allegiances to Middle Eastern countries amid the escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. Speaking shortly after taking the oath of office at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja, Disu said developments in the Middle East could have repercussions in Nigeria. He explained that the police were adopting intelligence-led policing, noting that security agencies are aware […]

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Tinubu swears in Disu as 23rd IGP.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sworn in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. During the event, the President also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two members of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The swearing-in ceremony took place shortly before the commencement of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, which began […]

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NDLEA arrests fugitive drug lord wanted in UK and Nigeria for 15 years

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 58-year-old fugitive drug lord Uzoma Valentine Ilomuanya, who had been on the wanted list in both Nigeria and the United Kingdom for more than 15 years. The arrest is seen as a major setback for international drug trafficking networks. Ilomuanya was arrested in Lagos on Monday, February 23, 2026, following a high-stakes operation by the agency’s Special Operations Unit. According to the NDLEA, the arrest concludes a long-running pursuit linked to […]

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Bodija explosion: We’re yet to get more compensation, residents lament

Victims and families affected by the explosion in the Dejo Oyelese area have expressed concern over not receiving additional compensation from the Oyo State government. The call comes after reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria had released ₦30 billion to the state in response to the incident, with a remaining ₦20 billion of the approved ₦50 billion yet to be disbursed. The state government clarified that the ₦30 billion is currently held in a bank, awaiting the release of […]

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