Commission says project is aimed at strengthening law enforcement presence and improving safety in Ndokwa East communities. THE Managing Director of DESOPADEC, Festus Ochonogor, has said the newly constructed ultra-modern police station in Aboh was established to improve security and enhance access to police services for residents. Chief Ochonogor spoke shortly after the facility was […]
Nigeria Tops Africa’s Spam Call Rankings NIGERIA has emerged as the most spammed country in Africa, raising fresh concerns over cyber fraud, digital insecurity, and the growing sophistication of telecom-related scams targeting millions of mobile phone users. The development comes amid reports of a sharp increase in fraudulent calls, robocalls, identity theft attempts, and social […]
Strategic Security Partnership Renewed NIGERIA and the United States have launched new Defence Institutional Technical Working Groups (DITWGs) under the 2026 Defence Cooperation Roadmap, in a renewed push to strengthen military collaboration as insecurity worsens across the country. The initiative, announced by the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), comes amid intensified attacks by insurgent groups and growing […]
Escalating Insurgency in Lake Chad Region Deadly Night Assault on Military Base AT least 23 soldiers of the Chadian Armed Forces have been killed and 26 others injured following a coordinated attack by suspected Boko Haram insurgents on a military outpost in the volatile Lake Chad region. The assault, which occurred late Monday night, targeted […]
A City Under Strain FOR years, Asaba enjoyed a reputation as one of Nigeria’s calmer urban centres—a capital city where commerce thrived with relatively minimal disruption from violent crime. That image is now under strain. A recent surge in armed robberies targeting phone and gadget dealers has triggered anxiety across the city’s commercial corridors, prompting […]
Nigeria Faces Tougher Conditions as US Reviews Aid Framework NIGERIA could see a drastic reduction in US financial assistance as American lawmakers move to impose stricter conditions on aid, citing worsening insecurity and religious violence. The proposed 2027 appropriations bill recommends cutting development assistance by half, marking one of the most consequential policy shifts in […]
Consulate Steps In with Evacuation Plan IN response to worsening anti-foreigner violence in South Africa, the Nigerian Consulate and NICASA have introduced a voluntary evacuation plan offering free flights to Nigerians seeking to leave. According to NICASA President Frank Onyekwelu, the initiative provides a lifeline for those whose businesses and livelihoods have been severely disrupted. […]
Force Headquarters Responds to Public Outrage IN a move aimed at reinforcing accountability, the Nigeria Police Force has dismissed officers linked to the killing of Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State. The decision comes after internal investigations and disciplinary hearings ordered by Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, following widespread outrage over the incident. Findings […]
Nigeria’s Security Crisis Demands More Than Rhetoric THE Senate’s decision to consider a fresh bill aimed at diversifying funding for the Nigeria Police Force reflects a reality many Nigerians confront daily: insecurity remains one of the country’s most urgent national emergencies. From kidnapping and banditry to cybercrime and armed robbery, the scale of threats facing […]
Police Confirm Arrest Over Effurun Shooting THE Delta State Police Command has confirmed the arrest and transfer of a serving officer following the fatal shooting of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun. The incident, which has generated widespread public anger, gained national attention after video footage circulated online showing the victim restrained and pleading for his […]