General Security

Condemnations Trail Killing of Traditional Ruler in Andoni

Condemnations have continued to trail the murder of a traditional ruler in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State by suspected gunmen. A stakeholder in the area, Dr. Sampson Ngerebara, described the killing as a sacrilege to the people of Andoni and the traditional institution. Ngerebara urged the council chairman to intensify efforts to ensure

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Security General

Analysts, Lawyer Condemn Police Ransacking of Citizens During Stop-and-Search

A security analyst, Charles Inko-Tariah, has criticised the police over what he described as the routine ransacking and public stripping of citizens during stop-and-search operations. He described the practice as an outdated style of policing and called for more professional methods. Inko-Tariah, who spoke with correspondent Ofonime Okon, said there are better ways the police

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Security General

DHQ: US Military Support to Nigeria Not a Threat to Sovereignty

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has said that military support provided by the United States to Nigeria is not out of place and does not pose any threat to the country’s sovereignty. The DHQ explained that the assistance from the United States was provided at no cost to the Federal Government and is mainly focused on

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Politics Security

Tinubu to Forward Tunji Disu’s Name to Senate as Substantive IGP

President Bola Tinubu is set to transmit the name of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to the Senate for confirmation as the substantive Inspector General of Police. The move will follow a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council, which the President is expected to convene shortly to formally consider the appointment in line with

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Security General

Port Harcourt Residents Back Tinubu’s Call for State Police, Express Mixed Reactions

Some residents of Port Harcourt have thrown their weight behind President Bola Tinubu’s call for the establishment of state police as a measure to tackle insecurity across the country. Speaking with our reporter, supporters of the proposal said creating state-controlled police formations would help strengthen security at the grassroots and improve rapid response to local

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Security General

DHQ Confirms Arrival of 100 U.S. Military Personnel in Nigeria

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the arrival of 100 United States military personnel and equipment in Nigeria. According to a statement by the defence spokesman, Samaila Uba, the personnel arrived at the Bauchi Airfield. Uba said the deployment followed a recent security agreement between Nigeria and the United States. He added that the Federal Government

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Security General

DHQ Explains Scope of Nigeria–US Security Partnership

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has stated that Nigeria’s security partnership with the United States is primarily focused on capacity building, professional military education, intelligence sharing, logistics support, and strategic dialogue aimed at addressing shared security concerns, including terrorism. In a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, the DHQ emphasized

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General Security

Suspected internet fraudster arraigned over $7,000 romance scam

A suspected internet fraudster, Samson Onaolapo, has been arraigned before a Federal High Court in Lagos over an alleged romance scam involving about $7,000. He was charged with conspiracy, obtaining money by false pretence and impersonation, to which he pleaded not guilt The prosecution told the court that the defendant allegedly posed as a foreign

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Security General

Police Arrest Suspect Over Killing of Young Woman in Emohua

The Rivers State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect in connection with the killing of a young woman from Emohua Local Government Area of the state. Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed that the command acted promptly after a report was filed last month that the victim had gone missing.

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Entertainment & Lifestyle General Security

Police Investigate Viral Video of Portable Being Beaten in Custody

The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, being assaulted while in police custody. The video, which spread rapidly across social media platforms, shows the controversial singer in a distressed state, sparking public outrage and renewed concerns

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