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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Security General

Troops Raid Kidnappers’ Hideout in Plateau, Recover Weapons

Troops of the 3 Division/Joint Task Force (JTF) Operation Enduring Peace have raided a kidnappers’ hideout in Plateau State, neutralizing suspects and recovering weapons during a swift operation based on credible intelligence. In a statement, the Acting Military Information Officer of the JTF Operation Enduring Peace, Captain Joshua Atu John, confirmed that four suspects were

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Security General

Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Violent Attack at Unity Estate, Port Harcourt

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested twelve suspects in connection with the violent invasion and attack at Unity Estate along Airport Road, Port Harcourt. According to the police, the incident, which occurred on Monday, January 5, left several residents traumatized, while properties were also damaged during the attack. The police disclosed that one of

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Security Politics

NDLEA Arrests Ex-Convict, Three Cargo Agents Over Cocaine Hidden in Liquid Starch

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested 37-year-old ex-convict Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, along with three cargo agents, for attempting to export cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets to the United Kingdom. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed the development in a statement on Sunday, noting that the arrests followed the seizure of

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General Security

Rivers Police Rescue Kidnapped Woman in Ikwerre, Two Suspects Neutralized

By Uchendu Ejiowhor The Rivers State Police Command has rescued a female kidnapping victim from Omademe Community. The victim was abducted on Friday, December 5, 2025, along Ozuaha Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area. In a statement, the Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police SP Grace Iringe-Koko, said operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit in Emohua

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