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Female arms courier arrested with 2,500 ammunition

Niger State Police apprehend a 35-year-old woman, Zuwaira Usman, transporting 2,500 AK-47 rounds. The suspect reveals a criminal network spanning Kaduna and Delta states. Read the full details of the interstate arms smuggling bust.

Nigeria's Senate Reworks National Cybercrime Law

The Nigerian Senate is repealing the existing cybercrime law to create a new one addressing AI and modern threats. Read about the planned reforms and national security strategy.

MURIC Rejects US Pressure on Shariah Law

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has firmly rejected calls from US-linked figures for Nigeria to outlaw Shariah, warning it crosses a constitutional red line. Read the full statement.

Senate Screens Tinubu's Ambassadorial Nominees

The Nigerian Senate has screened three ambassadorial nominees forwarded by President Bola Tinubu. Read the latest on the confirmation process and the profiles of the nominees.

Senate Rejects 'Bow and Go' for General Musa

The Nigerian Senate descended into chaos as senators clashed over granting parliamentary courtesy to ministerial nominee General Christopher Musa. Read the full details of the dramatic screening.

Senate Plenary Halts as Akpabio, Goje Clash

A heated confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Danjuma Goje disrupted plenary. Goje cited Senate rules, calling Akpabio's actions 'unparliamentary'. Nigerians react online.

Goje-Akpabio Clash Halts Senate Plenary

A rowdy session erupted in the Nigerian Senate after Senator Danjuma Goje accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of unparliamentary conduct, stalling proceedings for over 30 minutes. Read the full details of the confrontation.

Senate okays death penalty for kidnappers

Nigerian Senate calls for death penalty for kidnappers and firearms law review to combat rising insecurity in Kwara, Kebbi, and Niger States. Urgent federal intervention demanded.

New NMLA Exco Pledges Maritime Law Advancement

Newly elected NMLA executives led by Mike Igbokwe (SAN) commit to advancing maritime legal practice in Nigeria. Learn about their vision for unification and development.

Advokc Foundation Slams Nigeria's 10th Senate

Advokc Foundation warns Nigeria's 10th Senate risks legacy of scandals and stalled reforms. Critical bills remain in limbo as controversies mount. Read full analysis.

Nigeria's N777 Billion Arms Import Bill Revealed

National Bureau of Statistics data shows Nigeria spent N776.9 billion on arms imports from 2020-2025, with 2024 recording the highest expenditure at N520 billion amid rising insecurity.

Suspected Gunrunner Arrested, Arms Recovered in Plateau

Nigerian troops arrest a suspected gunrunner in Plateau State, recovering 6 fabricated rifles and other illegal arms. A major success in the fight against illicit weapons. Support our security forces by sharing credible information.

DSS arrests major arms supplier in Plateau

DSS captures Musa Abubakar, a key arms dealer supplying weapons to armed groups in Plateau State. Arrest made on November 12, 2025 following intelligence. #Security #Plateau

House of Reps Alarms Over 1,894 Unmanned Borders

The House of Representatives raises alarm over Nigeria's porous borders, with 1,894 entry points unmanned. This exposes the nation to arms smuggling and trafficking, threatening national security.

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