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Senate Authorizes N403.1 Billion for Nigeria Police Trust Fund 2025-2026 Budgets
The Nigerian Senate has approved a combined budget of N403.1 billion for the Police Trust Fund for 2025 and 2026 to enhance operational capacity and infrastructure.
Security Forces Rescue Abducted INEC Official in Zamfara
A combined police and military operation in Zamfara successfully rescued a kidnapped INEC staff member and recovered stolen livestock following violent bandit raids.
Nnenna Ukeje Warns Against Establishing State Police Without Strengthening National Infrastructure
Former Rep. Nnenna Ukeje warns that Nigeria lacks the institutional foundation to effectively implement state police forces without first fixing the existing national security apparatus.
Imo Police Apprehend 184 Suspects and Seize Illegal Weapons
Imo State police have arrested 184 suspects, recovered human skulls, and seized various firearms following a series of intelligence-led operations across the region.
Cholera Outbreak Claims Nine ISWAP Insurgents in Borno
A cholera outbreak in the Timbuktu Triangle has killed nine ISWAP fighters, highlighting the group's declining health conditions and disrupted logistics.
Bwala Urges Nigerians to Hold State Governors Accountable for Kidnappings
Presidential aide Daniel Bwala argues that state governors must be held accountable for rising kidnapping rates, citing mismanagement of local security funds.
Defense Chief Reports Threats Against Abducted Oyo Students
Minister of Defence Christopher Musa warns that kidnappers holding Oyo pupils hostage have threatened to execute them if military forces attempt a rescue.
Military forces eliminate eight suspected terrorists in Katsina ambush
A joint military operation in Katsina State successfully intercepted eight suspected terrorists, preventing a planned attack on motorists along the Kakumi–Guga Road.
Three Individuals Slain in Latest Plateau State Assault
Three people were killed in a shooting in the Torok community of Riyom, Plateau State, prompting local youth groups to demand urgent government intervention.
Army Chief urges South-East youths to boost military enlistment
Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu has called on South-East leaders to encourage more youth enlistment in the Nigerian Army, noting that regional recruitment quotas are currently going unfilled.