SECURITY

Teenager Murders Abducted 12-year-old Cousin For Money Ritual After Collecting Ransom

Eva OrizuNovember 9, 2025

A teenager, Tega Emajuwa, and two of his accomplices have been arraigned for the murder of his 12-year-old cousin, Emiliano Egwunbare, for alleged money ritual. Emajuwa, 18, and two of his friends, Edugie Destiny, aged 20, and Osayande Vincent, aged 23, kidnapped Egwunbare at Obagie Community, Egor local government area of Edo State. Sources say […]

Tinubu Set for High-Stakes White House Talks with Trump on Nigeria’s Escalating Religious Violence

Eva OrizuNovember 2, 2025

Washington, D.C. — In a move underscoring deepening U.S.-Nigeria ties amid global concerns over faith-based atrocities, President Bola Tinubu is slated to engage in direct dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump this week, focusing on the purported systematic targeting of Christians in Nigeria, sources close to the presidency confirmed Saturday. Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to […]

GOV OKPEBHOLO DONATES PATROL VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY IN EDO CENTRAL

Eva OrizuNovember 1, 2025

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has commissioned and handed over 10 brand new Toyota Hilux patrol vehicles to the Nigeria Police Force, Irrua Area Command, in a move aimed at strengthening security operations across Edo Central Senatorial District in particular and Edo State in general. The vehicles, which were officially received by the Area […]

Nigeria is worth fighting for,’ Gen. Musa inspires soldiers in emotional farewell

Eva OrizuOctober 31, 2025

The immediate past Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Retired Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria is a nation worth fighting for, urging soldiers to remain steadfast in their commitment to national security. Musa made the call on Friday in Abuja, during an emotional Pulling-Out Parade in his honour after a distinguished 39-year military career. He reflected […]

“Swift Action by Edo Security Unit Averts Massacre, Restores Order in Volatile Benin Districts.”

Eva OrizuOctober 31, 2025

Swift intervention by the Edo State Security Squad has averted what could have been a major bloodbath in Benin City, following violent clashes that erupted in Ogheghe and Ohoghobi communities, Ovia North East Local Government Area of the State. The crisis, which broke out on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, led to the death of one […]

HURIWA Backs Zamfara Governor, Warns FG Against Negotiating With Terrorists

Eva OrizuOctober 30, 2025

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has commended Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, for his firm stance against peace deals with bandits, warning that such negotiations undermine state authority, embolden terrorists, and risk violating Nigeria’s counter-terrorism laws. In a statement issued on Thursday, HURIWA aligned with Governor Lawal’s position that allowing armed groups […]

PRESIDENT TINUBU CHARGES NEW SERVICE CHIEFS TO BE INNOVATIVE IN ADDRESSING TERRORISM AND SECURITY THREATS

Eva OrizuOctober 30, 2025

President Bola Tinubu has charged the newly appointed service chiefs to be innovative, and courageous in tackling terrorism and emerging security threats across the country. The President gave the charge while decorating the new service chiefs at the State House, Abuja, urging them to approach their assignments with the highest level of patriotism and dedication. […]

House of Reps to investigate Abuja $460m CCTV installation contract

Eva OrizuOctober 22, 2025

The House of Representatives has resolved to set up an Ad hoc Committee to investigate government’s investment of 460 million dollars in CCTV cameras installation in strategic areas in Abuja. The resolution was sequel to the adoption of a motion by Rep. Amobi Ogah (LP-Abia) at plenary on Wednesday. Moving the motion, Ogah explained that […]

Insecurity Crackdown: Edo State Government Announces Plans to Regulate Scavengers and Scrap Dealers

Eva OrizuOctober 22, 2025

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has pledged the State Government’s full support to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) in its efforts to curb vandalism and regulate scrap and scavenging activities across the State. The Governor made the commitment on Tuesday during a courtesy visit by the new NSCDC Commandant, Edo State […]

FCT gets new commissioner of police

AdminOctober 17, 2025

The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced the assumption of duty by CP Dantawaye Miller as the 34th Commissioner of Police for the Command. Miller officially took over the leadership of the Command on Friday, October 17, 2025, from CP Ajao Adewale who has been redeployed for another strategic assignment by the Inspector-General of […]

PRIME NEWS NG

GOV OKPEBHOLO DONATES PATROL VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY IN EDO CENTRAL

Nigeria is worth fighting for,’ Gen. Musa inspires soldiers in emotional farewell

“Swift Action by Edo Security Unit Averts Massacre, Restores Order in Volatile Benin Districts.”

HURIWA Backs Zamfara Governor, Warns FG Against Negotiating With Terrorists

PRESIDENT TINUBU CHARGES NEW SERVICE CHIEFS TO BE INNOVATIVE IN ADDRESSING TERRORISM AND SECURITY THREATS

House of Reps to investigate Abuja $460m CCTV installation contract

Insecurity Crackdown: Edo State Government Announces Plans to Regulate Scavengers and Scrap Dealers

FCT gets new commissioner of police

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