US designates Lagos-based ISIS financier, three Nigerian firms in global crackdown
The United States government has designated a Lagos-based Nigerian businessman and three of his money exchange companies as part of a global network accused of facilitating financial transactions for the…
FAAN defends airport cab tariff hike, extends vehicle upgrade deadline
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has defended its decision to increase the operational tariff for airport cab operators from N500 to N1,500, describing the move as necessary to…
Tinubu sends state Police bill to senate
President Bola Tinubu has transmitted a Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police across Nigeria. The proposed legislation aims to amend relevant sections of the…
Wanted bandit leader, wife arrested at airport in foiled bid to escape Nigeria
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS) have arrested a wanted bandit leader, Mohammed Usman, popularly known as “Yellow Lawani,” while he was allegedly attempting…
Oriire school abduction: Troops close escape routes, gang led by local indigene under pressure
Security forces are closing in on a kidnapping gang led by an Oriire indigene that abducted 39 schoolchildren and seven teachers from communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo…
Snake bite, not illness, killed General Rabe in captivity — widow
Fresh details have emerged regarding the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), with his widow, Hajiya Amina Abubakar, reportedly dismissing claims that he died…
Abdulsalami warns against fake news, politicisation of insecurity
Former Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has warned that political propaganda and the spread of fake news on social media are fueling terrorism and worsening insecurity across Nigeria. In a…
Lagos Police deny kidnap claim, say DCP Khan Salihu died in hospital
The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed as false and misleading reports alleging that late Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Khan Salihu was kidnapped by suspected criminals before his death.…
Police uncover prostitution ring, rescue 12 trafficked teenage girls
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued 12 teenage girls allegedly trafficked and forced into prostitution in apartments located within Idumota area of Lagos Island. The operation, led by the…
FG to deploy 10,000 electric tricycles in August to boost public transport — Shettima
The Federal Government has announced plans to roll out 10,000 electric tricycles in August 2026 as part of efforts to improve public transportation and strengthen Nigeria’s transport and logistics network.…