Okechukwu calls for 3% federation account funding for state police The former Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has called for three percent Federation Account funding for the proposed state police meant to stem spate of insecurity in the country. Okechukwu, who is a foundation memberContinue Reading
By Salisu Sani-Idris Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), has urged the Federal Government and security agencies to renew national security strategy against insecurity in the country. The National President of MACBAN, Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, made the call in a statement on Sunday while reacting to the death ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, June 14, 2026. The Chairman/CEO of Equipment & Protective Applications International Limited (EPAIL Nigeria), Mr Kola Balogun, says weak local government administration remains one of the major factors fueling insecurity and insurgency across Nigeria. Balogun stated this during the Nigerian People’s Strategic Conference and Defence ExhibitionContinue Reading
Two Suspected Kidnappers Nabbed as Iru Ekun Rescues Abductees in Osun Forest By Adewale Owoade Operatives of the Iru Ekun Security Network, founded by Chief Sunday Adeyemo Igboho, have apprehended two suspected kidnappers during a coordinated operation in Ora-Igbomina, Osun State. The operation, carriedContinue Reading
Army says MASSOB directive on Church memorial for civil war victims illegal, disrupting peace The Nigerian Army says the directive of the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) on church memorial for civil war victims is illegal. In a statement on Friday in Enugu, Lt.-Col. OlabisiContinue Reading
Oyo Ready to Engage Kidnappers for Safe Release of Abducted Pupils — Makinde By Adewale Owoade Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has said the that government was ready to listen to the demands of abductors of pupils, students and teachers kidnapped during attacks onContinue Reading
Police detain 2 suspected ATM debit card fraudsters in Enugu, recover exhibits The Police Command in Enugu State has detained two suspected Automated Teller Machine (ATM) debit card swappers and fraudsters, recovering exhibits from them. This is contained in a statement by the Command’s Spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, on WednesdayContinue Reading
82 Division lauds Ezeagu Traditional Rulers for Condemning Attack on Troops in Imezi-Owa community The Headquarters 82 Division Nigerian Army has lauded the Ezeagu Local Government Area (LGA) Traditional Rulers’ Council for condemning attack on troops in Imezi-Owa community in Ezeagu council area of Enugu State recently. The Division alsoContinue Reading
Troops foil ambush attack during patrol in Enugu community, detain suspect, recover items The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army says troops of Sector 1, Operation UDO KA, on intelligence-led patrol mission to Imezi-Owa community, Ezeagu Local Government Area in Enugu State foiled an ambush attack. The Division said thatContinue Reading
