Political analysis, national security dispatches, and court proceedings from across Nigeria.
Defence and SecurityNigeria would require 554,353 additional police personnel to operate the proposed State Police system effectively, Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has revealed, warning that unequal financial resources could leave some states dangerously underprepared. Abiodun, Chairman of the Southern Governors’ Forum, spoke at a colloquium organised to commemorate the posthumous 70th birthday of former Ondo State […]
Defence and SecurityThe FCT Police Command has directed officers to arrest and immediately prosecute motorists operating vehicles without valid licence plates or using concealed, faded or unauthorised number plates in the Federal Capital Territory. The directive followed concerns raised by the Command over the increasing number of vehicles being driven without properly displayed licence plates in Abuja. […]
Defence and SecurityPresident Bola Tinubu has revealed that the Nigerian Army has activated new formations in Zamfara, Kebbi, Oyo and Osun States, saying the development will strengthen the military’s ability to respond quickly to threats facing vulnerable communities. The President made the disclosure in a statement shared on his verified X account on Sunday, as he highlighted […]
Defence and SecurityThe deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody have triggered a Federal Government investigation, with President Bola Tinubu directing authorities to uncover what happened and establish those responsible. In response to the presidential directive, the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Saturday announced a 10-member independent committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation into […]
Defence and SecurityInspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has assured parents that the Nigeria Police Force is stepping up efforts to secure schools nationwide as the Police Community Relations Committee begins a Safe School Programme backed by 10,000 volunteers. The programme was officially launched on Thursday at LEA Primary School in Maitama, Abuja, with the initiative expected […]
Defence and SecurityThe battle over whether Nigerians can record police officers while on duty has taken a fresh turn, with three Senior Advocates of Nigeria insisting that citizens have a legal right to film officers in public spaces despite the Inspector-General of Police’s objections. The SANs, Olu Daramola, Olalekan Ojo and Isiaka Olagunju reacted to comments by […]