Viral Video: ‘Police Didn’t Tell Nigerians The Truth, They Were Bandits Returning From Peace Meeting’ – Northern Cleric
Viral Video: ‘Police Didn’t Tell Nigerians The Truth, They Were Bandits Returning From Peace Meeting’ – Northern Cleric A northern Islamic cleric, Sheikh Murtala Bello Asada Sokoto, has criticised the Nigeria Police Force over its denial of a viral video showing armed men riding motorcycles in Katsina State, questioning efforts to portray the individuals as […]
‘They’re vigilantes, not bandits’ — police dismiss viral Katsina video
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says reports alleging that its officers were fraternising with armed bandits in Katsina state are false and misleading. The claims arose from a viral video that appeared to show police officers greeting armed men on motorcycles. Anietie Iniedu, force public relations officer (FPRO), said in a Statement on Wednesday that […]
Oyo CAN suspends vigils, directs churches to fence premises over security concerns
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo has directed churches in the state to suspend late night activities, and fence their premises in a bid to beef up security. The directive was contained in a communique issued in Ibadan on Wednesday and jointly signed by Elisha Ogundiya, chairman of Oyo CAN, and Samuel Owolabi, […]
BREAKING: Senate Passes State Police Bill
The Senate on Wednesday passed the landmark Constitution Alteration Bill seeking to establish state police across the federation, marking a major step in Nigeria’s decades-long debate over decentralising the country’s policing structure to address worsening insecurity. Senate To Conclude State Police Amendment Before End Of 2026 VIDEO: Makinde Reveals How Amotekun Was Established, Asks FG […]
Security Measure: Governor Makinde Declares 16-Hour Curfew in 10 LGAs of Oyo State
The Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has approved the declaration of a 16-hour curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. According to a memo issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, the curfew takes effect from Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The curfew, which is between 4PM and 8 […]
Fresh Insight: Defence Minister Reveals Why Terrorists Keep Striking in Nigeria
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has explained why terrorism, banditry and other forms of insecurity in Nigeria appear difficult to address. The former Chief of Defence Staff made the remarks on Friday while speaking at the June 12 edition of The Platform, organised by The Covenant Nation in Lagos, and aired on Channels […]
Primate Ayodele Warns Tinubu of Emerging Terrorist Group, Offers Way Forward to Avert Crisis
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Friday warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of another terrorist group building up against him. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele revealed that the group is planning to start operations in three to four months in a calculated move […]
Security, Not Politics: Oyo Govt Refutes Opposition Claims on Amotekun Incident — Oyelade
Press Release STOP DEMONISING AMOTEKUN, OYELADE WARNS OPPOSITION The Oyo State Commissioner for Information , Prince Dotun Oyelade, has appealed to opposition politicians to stop playing politics with the recent kidnapping incident in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. According to the Commissioner, Governor Seyi Makinde, in his usual display of transparency and accountability, […]
At Last, Tinubu Speaks on Nigeria’s Insecurity, Sends Strong Message to Terrorists
At Last, Tinubu Speaks on Nigeria’s Insecurity, Sends Strong Message to Terrorists President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has finally spoken extensively on the security challenges facing Nigeria, assuring citizens that the country will not surrender to terrorists, bandits, kidnappers, and other violent criminal groups. In a strongly worded message released on Tuesday, the President […]
FULL LIST: Hideouts Of Terrorists In States Revealed
BREAKING! FULL LIST: Hideouts Of Terrorists In States Revealed Security sources and community leaders have identified several forest corridors and remote roads across the South West as places where armed criminal groups suspected of carrying out kidnappings and attacks are believed to operate. In recent times, violent attacks and abductions have increased across parts […]