North Korea Ramps Up Missile Production for 2026
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has directed factories to massively increase missile output by 2026, citing military needs and deepening cooperation with Russia. Read the full analysis.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un has directed factories to massively increase missile output by 2026, citing military needs and deepening cooperation with Russia. Read the full analysis.
AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu directs Commissioners of Police in Imo, Abia, and Ebonyi to deploy personnel for a peaceful Christmas. Public urged to report suspicious activities.
Police in Ogun, Delta, and Imo states launch major security operations for Christmas and New Year. Joint patrols, traffic control, and bans on fireworks aim for a safe celebration. Read details.
Dr Ayo Ogunsan, LSSTF boss, deploys a monitoring team to ensure accountability and transparency in the use of security resources. Read how this move aims to boost public trust.
The NSCDC deploys over 55,000 personnel nationwide to protect citizens and critical assets during Christmas and New Year. Public urged to provide credible intelligence.
APC's Prince Paul Ikonne alleges Governor Alex Otti is resisting local government autonomy despite a Supreme Court ruling and President Tinubu's directive. Read the full details.
Nigeria's military arrests four police officers in Abuja for providing unauthorised VIP protection, flouting President Tinubu's new order. Full details on the crackdown inside.
The Nigerian government has declared bandits and kidnappers as terrorist groups, ending ambiguous labels. A nationwide security emergency is declared to strengthen counter-terrorism efforts.
Tinubu Vanguard, a key northern support group, has withdrawn its backing for President Bola Tinubu and suspended APC activities, citing neglect despite 2023 election efforts. The group vows to seek a platform committed to dignity and development.
TSG Convener James Faleke declares President Bola Tinubu as Nigeria's strongest hope for stability and economic recovery ahead of 2027. He highlights reforms and nationwide rice distribution.
President Bola Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health and Medical Sciences, Azare, after the late Islamic scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi during a condolence visit to Bauchi State.
Nigeria's national ad regulator, ARCON, declares Oyo State's mandatory pre-vetting for betting ads unconstitutional. The move could cripple operations and set a dangerous precedent for the industry.
Tinubu Media Force declares strong support for President Bola Tinubu's administration and vows to counter misinformation while promoting the Renewed Hope Agenda nationwide.
President Bola Tinubu announces a sweeping national security revamp, allocating N5.41 trillion to defence. He declares all armed non-state actors as terrorists amid rising violence.
Lawyer Charles Omole claims President Tinubu's administration has five influential cabals, including groups led by the President, Wike, and Seyi Tinubu. Read the full analysis.
Nigeria's National Security Adviser issues urgent security alert for the 2025 festive season, prompting nationwide deployments and coordinated responses from state governors and police commands.
President Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police aides from VIPs, redeploying them to communities. Will this long-overdue reform finally succeed where past attempts failed?
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni mandates police and security agencies to scale up operations to ensure public safety during Christmas and New Year celebrations across the state.
Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, will confer the Okanlomo of Yorubaland title on Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, on December 21. Get the full details and public reactions here.
Kogi Governor Usman Ododo credits President Tinubu's security reforms for a major arms recovery in Lokoja. The haul includes dozens of rifles and hundreds of ammunition rounds. Read more.
Nollywood actor Lege Miami raises alarm over a cold war with Seyi Tinubu after a viral statement. He clarifies his "never enjoyed" comment was misunderstood. Read full details and netizens' reactions.
Lagos State Security Trust Fund's new CEO, Dr. Ayo Ogunsan, outlines a modern, collaborative strategy for tackling security challenges, including public donations and a major town hall meeting on December 11.
The Nigeria Police Force has formed a special enforcement team to ensure compliance with President Tinubu's order withdrawing officers from VIP duties. Monitoring in Lagos shows high compliance.
Nigeria Police Force begins nationwide enforcement of President Tinubu's order withdrawing police escorts from VIPs. A special task force monitored Lagos with plans to extend checks across all states. Read more.
The Shipping Association of Nigeria reports 2,300 security breaches by stowaways yearly, costing firms $2,000 per case. Port security agencies dispute the figures. Read more.
Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas leads a strategic security mission to Cameroon with Senators Kalu and Abdullahi to strengthen border cooperation against terrorism and crime. Details emerge.
MATAN Food Bank launches an automated digital initiative to provide direct food access for over 40 million Nigerians, backed by the House of Representatives. Read how this plan tackles the nation's food crisis.
Governor Peter Mbah launches hi-tech drones, bulletproof gear, and patrol vehicles to make Enugu the safest state in Nigeria. See the full security upgrade details.
President Tinubu's order to withdraw police from VIPs ignores deep-rooted issues of underfunding and political patronage within the Nigeria Police Force. Can it work?
The Presidency calls on citizens to document and report any VIP still using police escorts after President Tinubu's withdrawal order. Learn how to help enforce the directive.