SECURITY

Soldiers Avert Potential Tragedy: Suspected Bomb Safely Evacuated from Aba Church Premises, Over 100 Lives Likely Saved

Eva OrizuFebruary 2, 2026

Quick action by Nigerian soldiers prevented what could have been a catastrophic incident on Monday when they safely removed a large metal object suspected to be an unexploded bomb from the premises of the United Evangelical Church (UEC) in Ehere/Umuola, Ogbor Hill, Aba. The discovery occurred during ongoing fence reconstruction work at the church parsonage, […]

Tinubu swears in General Musa as Defense Minister

Eva OrizuDecember 4, 2025

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu bas sworn-in the immediate past Chief of Defense Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa as the Minister of Defense. Recall that the occupant of that position, Mohammed Badaru had on Monday resigned as the Minister of Defense. The former Jigawa State governor’s resignation came on the heels of worsening security situation in the […]

Okpebholo’s Tough Message to Criminals, Corrupt Officers: Your Days Are Numbered

Eva OrizuNovember 28, 2025

Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, on Thursday marked his first anniversary in office with a robust defense of his administration’s record, declaring that security has been restored, healthcare revived, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) firmly positioned to dominate the 2027 elections. Addressing journalists at the Government House, the governor said the return of […]

“Arming individuals will only worsen the chaos,” Njoku declares amid growing clamour for Nigerians to bear firearms

Eva OrizuNovember 28, 2025

Major-General Elias Njoku (rtd), the Interim Chairman of the Caretaker Committee of the Association of Licensed Private Security Practitioners of Nigeria (ALPSAN), has firmly stated that, notwithstanding the worsening insecurity, rampant banditry, terrorism, and the constant kidnappings plaguing innocent Nigerians, the country is not yet mature enough to permit private citizens to carry firearms for […]

Insecurity: Police step up surveillance in Lagos schools, worship centers

Eva OrizuNovember 25, 2025

The Lagos State Police Command has beefed up security deployments across schools, worship centers and major public locations as part of measures to prevent potential threats during the festive season and into the New Year. Commissioner of Police Olohundare Jimoh disclosed this on Monday during a briefing for journalists at the command headquarters in Ikeja. […]

Edo State Strikes Hard: Special Security Squad Takes Down Major Kidnap Gang, Suspects in Custody

Eva OrizuNovember 23, 2025

Edo State’s renewed offensive against violent crime gained significant momentum at the weekend as Governor Monday Okpebholo’s security architecture delivered another decisive victory, with the demolition of a property used as a major operational base by kidnappers in Egbai community, Ovia North-East Local Government Area. The operation, executed by the Edo State Special Security Squad, […]

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 […]

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Edo State Strikes Hard: Special Security Squad Takes Down Major Kidnap Gang, Suspects in Custody

GOV OKPEBHOLO DONATES PATROL VEHICLES TO BOOST SECURITY IN EDO CENTRAL

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

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