By PAULINA NZERUBE A man has been arrested by the Delta State Police Command over the alleged sexual abuse of his nine-year-old daughter at a hotel in Issele-Uku, Aniocha North Local Government Area. The police confirmed that the suspect is in custody, while the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) has assumed responsibility for the case. […]
FG to Use CCTV, Solar Lights to Safeguard Federal Infrastructure THE Federal Government has announced plans to install solar-powered lights and CCTV cameras on federal highways and bridges nationwide to enhance security, prevent vandalism and monitor infrastructure performance. The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, made the disclosure on Saturday in Enugu […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS Nigerian Army Troops Disrupt Kidnap Plot, Rescue Two in Taraba TROOPS of the Nigerian Army under the 6 Brigade, Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have successfully foiled a kidnapping and armed robbery attempt along the Wukari–Ikyior Road in Wukari Local Government Area of Taraba State, rescuing two victims during a swift […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS COAS Emphasises Need for Strategic Military Collaboration THE Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has said Nigeria’s security environment now requires more robust and strategic military partnerships to effectively counter emerging threats. General Shaibu made the statement while receiving the United States Defence Attaché to Nigeria, Lieutenant […]
By TOSI ORE Community Scrambles as Kidnappers Demand ₦40m Ransom for Eight Abducted Edo Indigenes RESIDENTS of Imoga community in Akoko Edo Local Government Area of Edo State are scrambling to raise funds after kidnappers threatened to kill eight community members abducted earlier this month unless a ₦40 million ransom is paid. The victims were […]
By PAULINA NZERUBE Tragedy unfolded in Oghior Community, Udu Local Government Area of Delta State, on Wednesday, following the alleged killing of an elderly man by his son. Eyewitnesses said the suspect, identified as Saturday Okutu, allegedly set his father, Pa Chicago Okutu, ablaze after a violent confrontation. Residents said the incident occurred after the […]
Police, Vigilantes Repel Armed Suspects in Delta Breakthrough in Anti-Kidnapping Drive THE Delta State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and violent crimes following a successful operation that led to the recovery of high-calibre weapons. The operation was carried out by operatives of the CP Special Assignment Team, according […]
Report Details Deadly Impact of US Airstrikes on Lakurawa Network High-Casualty Strikes Revealed A new report by humanitarian-focused outlet The New Humanitarian has disclosed that United States airstrikes conducted in December 2025 killed at least 155 fighters belonging to the Lakurawa terror group in north-west Nigeria. According to the report, an additional 200 Lakurawa militants […]
By TOSI ORE US Military Delivery Raises Questions as Nigeria Battles Terror Networks Announcement Without Details AFRICOM has confirmed the delivery of military supplies to Nigeria, marking another chapter in the two countries’ security partnership. The announcement, made through an X post, described the supplies as “critical” but offered no specifics regarding their composition or […]
By HALIMA TAKWAS TROOPS of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have intensified offensive operations against Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno State, recording a series of tactical successes aimed at degrading insurgent capabilities across key axes of the North-East. According to a statement by the OPHK […]