18 h. ago Internet registration association appoints Onasanya as new Chief Operating Officer

The Nigeria Internet Registration Association has announced the appointment of Seyi Onasanya as its new Chief Operating Officer, with effect from April 1. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that NiRA is a not-for-profit, non-governmental entity responsible for managing Nigeria’s country code Top-Level Domain (ccTLD), “.ng”. The organisation plays a pivotal role in ensuring the Read More

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55 h. ago Two Chinese expatriates, police inspector killed in Abia ambush

Two Chinese expatriates and a policeman have been killed in an ambush by armed men in Abia State. Four other Chinese expatriates and two police officers were, however, rescued by security operatives. The attack occurred on April 4, 2025, while the group was en route to a company site in Agukwu-Amaya, Ndundu Community, Uturu, Isuikwuato Read More

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58 h. ago Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra

Security agents, including men of Anambra State Police Command have invaded a criminal hideout located at Ogbunka in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state. It was gathered that the command’s police-led joint security team comprising Nigeria Army, Navy, Department of State Services officials and vigilante group carried out the operation on Friday. In […] The post Security Agents Raid Suspected Criminal Hideout, Recover Relief Materials In Anambra appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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68 h. ago Army HQ Conducts Seminar For Troops Of ‘Operation Hadin Kai’

Army Headquarters’ Department of Army Transformation and Innovation has held a seminar for officers and soldiers of “Operation Hadin Kai” at the Officers’ Mess, Maimalari Cantonment in Maiduguri. Speaking , Chief of Transformation and Innovation, Major General O.S. Abai,  stated that the seminar, themed “Lesson Learned Process/Feedback Mechanism”, aimed to enhance operational effectiveness of troops […]

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4 d. ago Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action

Tribune Online Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action But for the God of Sallah who commanded a holiday for the beginning of the week, Nigerians would have woken up to another round of flight disruptions at our airports from Monday. Aviation workers, this time, threatened to close airports nationwide starting March 31 if a customs officer who assaulted the director of aviation security […] Harmonising security operations at Nigerian airports: A call to action Tribune Online

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8 d. ago Navy Rescues 15 Passengers, Recovers Cargo Boat From Suspected Kidnappers

Operatives of the Nigerian Navy have rescued 15 passengers on board a local commercial boat from suspected kidnappers along the Bonny River in Rivers State. The Base Operations Officer of Nigerian Navy Forward Operating Base (NNFOB), Bonny, Lieutenant Commander Sirajo Al-Mustapha who disclosed this in a statement in Port Harcourt, said the incident occurred during […]

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1 week ago Minister condemns shooting of NIS officer, vows tough action against Chinese firm

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has condemned the recent shooting of an immigration officer allegedly on the orders of a Chinese company operating in Nigeria. Describing the incident, which occurred in Niger State, as an “attack on Nigeria,” the minister vowed to escalate the matter to the highest diplomatic level, particularly with the Chinese Read More

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1 week ago Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi

Tribune Online Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi The Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has charged officers and men of the Operation Whirlwind unit of the Nigerian Customs Service to redouble their efforts in putting an end to the activities and menace of die-hard smugglers in the Kebbi State Area Command. Customs CG tasks operation whirlwind officers to crush smuggling in Kebbi Tribune Online

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2 w. ago CCT: Benue trains officers to integrate NIN into National/State Social Register

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Benue State Government has flagged off a three-day step-down training for desk officers, grievance redress officers, and enumerators on the enrolment and integration of National Identity Numbers (NIN) into the National/State Social Register (SSR). The training was organised by the Benue State Government through the State Operation Coordinating Unit (SOCU) […] The post CCT: Benue trains officers to integrate NIN into National/State Social Register appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra

Tribune Online Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Police operatives, alongside personnel, on Sunday rescued a female officer of the Nigerian Navy and two other individuals who were abducted by gunmen on Friday in the Mpape Area of the FCT. Insecurity: IGP commends officers for rescuing kidnap victims in FCT, Anambra Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Joint Security Operatives Rescue Kidnapped Naval Officer, Civilians In Abuja

Two civilians abducted from Mpape, Abuja, and a naval officer, Lt. Cynthia Akor, attached to the Defence Headquarters, have been rescued. Their freedom came through a coordinated operation by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command and the military. Armed men attacked the Maman Vatsa Estate gate on March 21, 2025, blocking Mpape Road and firing […] The post Joint Security Operatives Rescue Kidnapped Naval Officer, Civilians In Abuja appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Troops arrest notorious cultist, recover firearms in Plateau

By John Ogunsemore Troops of 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven have arrested a notorious cult leader, Fidelis Adamu in Plateau State. Media Information Officer, Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. Zhakom disclosed that the suspect was arrested on March 20 at Angwan Gainyeh in Sakon-Gyel axis […] The post Troops arrest notorious cultist, recover firearms in Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Security Operatives Rescue Kidnapped Naval Officer In Nasarawa Forest

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of Nigeria Police, in collaboration with the military, personnel of the Department of State Services (DSS) and local hunters have rescued a kidnapped naval officer, Cynthia Akor along with two civilians, who were abducted on Friday by armed criminals in the Mpape area of Abuja. This is […]

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2 w. ago Police, military rescue abducted female naval officer, two others

Tribune Online Police, military rescue abducted female naval officer, two others The naval officer, who is attached to the Directorate of Media Operations (DMO), Defence Headquarters (DHQ), was kidnapped alongside two others from their residence in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory on Friday night. Police, military rescue abducted female naval officer, two others Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Operatives launch manhunt as gunmen demand N100m for abducted naval officer, others

Security operatives have commenced a rescue operation for a kidnapped official of the Defence Headquarters, Lt. Cynthia Akor, and two others in the Federal Capital Territory. Sunday PUNCH had earlier reported that gunmen abducted Akor, a Nigerian Navy officer attached to the Defence Headquarters, along with two others. The victims were kidnapped from their residence Read More

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2 w. ago Panic In Benue Community As Bandits Threaten To Avenge Death Of Members

Residents of Agwabi community in Tombo council ward of Buruku local government area are fleeing in droves following threats by armed bandits whose members were killed by operatives of Benue State Joint Security Taskforce code named ‘Operation Zenda’ on Wednesday. LEADERSHIP recalls that officers of ‘Operation Zenda’ raided a militia hideout in the area and […]

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2 w. ago Police arrest female gunrunner, drug courier, recover ammunition concealed in palmoil can

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Force headquarters in Abuja, said it has recorded significant successes in its fight against insecurity with the arrest of suspected smugglers, drug trafficking, currency counterfeiting among other criminals. Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Olumuyiwa Adejobi,  said the feats were made by operatives of their several tactical teams, including the […] The post Police arrest female gunrunner, drug courier, recover ammunition concealed in palmoil can appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago PICTORIAL: Police Arrest Suspected Female Gunrunner, Bandits’ Drug Suppliers In Major Crackdown

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the arrest of individuals involved in arms smuggling, drug trafficking, and currency counterfeiting as part of a nationwide effort to disrupt criminal networks. In a statement posted on its X handle on Tuesday, Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi revealed that tactical operations led by the […]

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3 w. ago Military neutralises kidnappers, recovers arms, ammunition, rescues abducted persons in Plateau, Kaduna

From Jude Owuamanam, Jos Troops of Operation Safe Haven, tasked with maintaining peace in Kaduna and Plateau states, have reported killing three bandits and rescuing several kidnapped persons in operations conducted between January 24 and March 26. The Media Officer of Operation Safe Haven, Major Samson Zhakom, said in a statement that these operational achievements […] The post Military neutralises kidnappers, recovers arms, ammunition, rescues abducted persons in Plateau, Kaduna appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Navy Intercepts 13,800 Litres Of Petrol, 71 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Lagos

The Forward Operating Base (FOB) Badagry of the Nigerian Navy has intercepted at least 13,800 litres of petrol and 71 bags of foreign rice in multiple operations against smugglers along the Badagry creeks. The Commanding Officer of FOB Badagry, Navy Captain Oyeleye Omotayo, confirmed the seizures between March 7 and 14 in a statement issued […] The post Navy Intercepts 13,800 Litres Of Petrol, 71 Bags Of Smuggled Rice In Lagos appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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