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Security Forces Prevent Breach at Plateau State Research Institute
Security forces in Plateau State successfully thwarted an intrusion attempt at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies on Monday morning, with no injuries or operational disruptions reported.
June 29, 2026
Federal Government Denounces Murder of MACBAN Benue Chairman and Demands Justice
The Federal Government has officially condemned the killing of the MACBAN chairman in Benue, ordering security agencies to investigate and prosecute those responsible for the violence.
June 28, 2026
Government official demands justice following murder of Benue MACBAN leader
Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, demands the immediate arrest of those behind the killing of Benue MACBAN chairman, Alhaji Risku Mohammed.
June 28, 2026
Former NBA official calls on government to ease gun ownership rules to combat insecurity
Former NBA official Benjamin Chukwudi Okoko proposes legalizing gun ownership for self-defense while condemning the rampant extortion occurring at security checkpoints in Nigeria's South-East.
June 25, 2026
Nigeria Mandates Banks to Freeze Assets of Terrorism Funders
The Nigerian government has ordered financial institutions to freeze assets belonging to terrorism financiers, matching international sanctions imposed by the U.S. on individuals linked to ISIS.
June 25, 2026
Police Chief Disu Voices Concern Over Rising Fatalities Among Officers
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has expressed deep concern over the increasing deaths of police officers in the line of duty while announcing new recruitment plans to address manpower shortages.
June 24, 2026
Police Chief Dispatches Senior Officers and Specialized Units to Plateau After Bokkos Raid
Inspector-General Olatunji Rilwan Disu has bolstered security in Plateau State by sending tactical units and senior officers to Bokkos following a violent attack on the Kawel community.
June 23, 2026
Sunday Igboho Defends Security Campaign as Anti-Crime, Not Ethnic Bias
Activist Sunday Igboho has clarified that his security advocacy in Nigeria is strictly anti-criminal and not an attack on any ethnic group, rebuffing calls for government intervention against his campaigns.
June 22, 2026
NDLEA Warns of National Crisis Due to Rising Drug Addiction
NDLEA Chairman Mohammed Buba Marwa warns that Nigeria is facing a national emergency as substance abuse rates continue to climb, threatening the nation's future.
June 22, 2026
IGP Disu Honors Nigerian Fathers for Their Dedication and Sacrifice
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu celebrates Nigerian fathers, praising their role in nation-building and their dual dedication to professional duty and family life.
June 21, 2026