Police Move Against Waterway Kidnappers SECURITY agencies have launched a tactical operation to rescue at least 15 passengers abducted by armed criminals along the busy Calabar-Oron waterway, one of the key transport links between Calabar and Oron. The Cross River State Police Command confirmed that the victims were seized after gunmen intercepted a passenger boat […]
Fresh Security Partnership Takes Shape NIGERIA and Türkiye have strengthened bilateral defence relations with a new agreement that will see 200 Nigerian Special Forces personnel deployed to Türkiye for advanced military training. The development was announced by Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), who said the programme forms part of broader efforts to […]
Tragic Incident Near Government Area A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer has died after being knocked down in a hit-and-run incident near the Cross River State Secretariat in Calabar. The officer, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was reportedly struck by a speeding vehicle while on duty in the area, before the […]
Fresh Fraud Case Hits 2026 UTME THE Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the arrest of two candidates and a parent over alleged falsification of 2026 UTME results through artificial intelligence tools. The suspects were reportedly caught after presenting manipulated score messages designed to appear genuine. JAMB said such actions amount to criminal misconduct […]
Fresh Calls for a New Security Strategy SECURITY experts have urged Nigeria to adopt a more coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to confront rising insecurity, warning that piecemeal responses can no longer match the scale of threats facing the country. The call follows renewed attacks by terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other armed groups across several regions, […]
A Disturbing Pattern at the Battlefield THE recurring deaths of senior Nigerian military officers in frontline operations have raised troubling questions about strategy, manpower shortages, battlefield doctrine, and the evolving tactics of insurgent groups operating in the North-East. Recent incidents involving the killing of Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and other officers in Borno State have […]
Stakeholders Call for Coordinated Peace Strategy THE Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR), alongside key stakeholders and development partners, has intensified calls for the urgent adoption of Nigeria’s proposed National Peace Policy as insecurity continues to challenge communities across the country. The demand was made during the Second High-Level Expert Dialogue on the draft […]
Police Social Media Question Triggers Wave of Reactions A simple question posted by the Nigeria Police Force on social media has triggered a flood of blunt, emotional, and revealing responses from Nigerians, exposing the deep trust deficit between citizens and law enforcement authorities. The question, posted by Force New Media Officer Aliyu Giwa on X, […]
Heightened Security as UTME Begins Nationwide THE 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) has commenced across Nigeria under intensified security arrangements, following concerns over candidate safety, examination integrity, and the broader insecurity challenges facing parts of the country. Computer-Based Test (CBT) centres in several states witnessed increased presence of police officers, civil defence personnel, traffic […]
Crisis Erupts Over Viral Footage A viral video showing police officers allegedly counting cash suspected to be proceeds of extortion has prompted swift action from the Delta State Police Command. The footage, recorded in Asaba, has drawn national attention and intensified scrutiny of police conduct in the state. In response, Commissioner of Police Olufemi Abaniwonda […]