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The Nigeria Police Force has warned officers against misuse of firearms, stressing that police uniforms do not protect anyone from justice. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, gave the warning during the passing-out parade of 1,068 retrained constables in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. He said any officer who kills without ...

The National Data Protection Commission says it recorded over 1,500 cyberattack attempts within a short period, highlighting growing cybersecurity threats in Nigeria. The National Commissioner, Vincent Olatunji, disclosed this in Lagos, noting that the attacks forced the commission to temporarily shut down its network to prevent a breach. He warned ...

The Independent National Electoral Commission has fixed June 20, 2026, for by-elections to fill vacant legislative seats across six states. INEC Chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, announced the date in Abuja, noting that the by-elections will hold alongside the Ekiti State governorship election. He said the exercise will cover senatorial seats in ...

The Akeem Owoade has called for innovative and locally tailored solutions to address insecurity in Nigeria, citing the country’s diverse and complex security threats. Speaking during a visit by participants of the Executive Intelligence Management Course from the National Institute for Security Studies, the monarch said effective security strategies must ...

The Federal Government has called for improved media literacy to tackle the rising spread of misinformation and disinformation in Nigeria. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the call in Abuja during the unveiling of the International Media and Information Literacy Institute at the National Open University ...

The Defence Headquarters says Nigerian troops killed 216 terrorists and arrested 284 suspects during nationwide operations in April 2026. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, disclosed this in Abuja, noting that 188 kidnapped victims were also rescued within the period. He said troops destroyed terrorist camps, dismantled illegal ...

Dubai has eased its property visa rules, allowing more foreign investors to qualify for residency. Under the new policy by the Dubai Land Department, buyers who fully own a property can now get a renewable two-year residency visa. The rule applies regardless of the property’s value. Previously, investors needed a ...

A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has called for a review of US security aid to Nigeria, citing concerns over the administration of Bola Tinubu. Moore said Nigeria has not fully met conditions attached to US security assistance. He urged Marco Rubio to consider this in future funding decisions. The ...

Press freedom has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years, according to a new report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The group said more than half of the world’s countries now fall into “difficult” or “very serious” categories for press freedom. It added that the global average score has ...

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, says the agency investigated Jerry Eze over alleged money laundering before clearing him. Olukoyede disclosed this during the Jerry Eze Foundation Business Grant Award Ceremony in Abuja. He said the investigation lasted six months and was triggered by intelligence ...