Security Politics

Security Analyst Warns That Rotation of Service Chiefs Won’t Fix Nigeria’s Insecurity

A security analyst, Bulama Bukarti, has cautioned that the mere rotation or replacement of Nigeria’s service chiefs will not bring lasting solutions to the country’s deep-rooted security problems. Speaking during a media interview, Bukarti acknowledged the impressive credentials of the newly appointed service chiefs but emphasized that what Nigeria needs are genuine institutional reforms, not

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General Security

Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Killing of Arise TV Anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu

Ten days after the tragic death of Arise Television news anchor and producer, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, the Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 12 suspects linked to the armed robbery incident that claimed her life. Somtochukwu, fondly known by colleagues and viewers as Sommie, was killed in the early hours of September 29 when

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Security General

NDLEA Dismantles Two Major Drug Cartels Behind UK-Bound Cocaine Consignments

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the dismantling of two major drug cartels responsible for multiple cocaine consignments destined for the United Kingdom. The agency said the breakthrough followed a series of coordinated operations carried out over three weeks in Lagos State. NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on

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Security General

Nigerian Army Commissions New Python Camp in Port Harcourt

The Nigerian Army has reiterated its commitment to improving the welfare of its officers and men to ensure better and more efficient service delivery. The Chief of Special Services and Programmes at Army Headquarters, Major General Jamal Abdussalam, gave the assurance on Tuesday after commissioning a building project known as Python Camp, constructed by the

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Security General

Army Commends Six Division Over Fight Against Oil Theft, Asset Protection

The Nigerian Army, Six Division, has commended its officers and men for their role in combating oil theft and safeguarding critical national assets. The General Officer Commanding the division, Major General E. Emeka, gave the commendation at the opening of a two-day training for finance and accounts officers in Port Harcourt. He said the deliberate

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Security General

Suit Between IGP and Retired Police Officers Suffers Setback Over Defendants’ Absence

The legal tussle between the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun and five retired senior police officers accused of alleged age falsification has hit another brick wall following the failure of the defendants to appear in court. At the resumed hearing on Thursday, Prosecution Counsel Rimamsonte Ezekiel informed the court that despite three consecutive

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Environment General Security

Army Arrests 17 Suspected Oil Thieves, Dismantles Nine Illegal Refineries in Niger Delta

The Six Division of the Nigerian Army says its troops have arrested 17 suspected oil thieves and dismantled nine illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta region. The Army added that over 45,000 litres of stolen petroleum products were recovered during a 12-day clampdown on criminal hotspots in the area. This was contained in a

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Security

Troops Kill Three ISWAP Commanders, Eight Fighters in Lake Chad Ambush

The Nigerian military says its troops have killed three top commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) alongside eight of their fighters during a foiled ambush in the Lake Chad region. According to a statement from defence sources, the incident occurred in Cross-Kauwa, near the shores of Lake Chad, where ISWAP terrorists attempted

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Politics Security

NDLEA Dismantles International Drug Cartel, Seizes ₦5.3bn Cocaine Consignment

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has dismantled an international organised criminal group with networks across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, disclosed in a statement that three kingpins were arrested and a cocaine consignment worth ₦5.3 billion intercepted during the operation. He

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Security Foreign Politics

Finland Court Sentences Simon Ekpa to Six Years for Terrorism

A district court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, leader of the self-proclaimed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) Government in Exile, to six years in prison on terrorism-related charges. The ruling followed a long investigation by Finland’s National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), which accused Ekpa of using his social media platforms to incite violence and

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