Tag: Nigeria Security
Court Denies Bail to Man Accused of Plotting Attacks on Abuja...
A Nigerian court has denied bail to a man accused of planning attacks on schools in the nation's capital, Abuja, ruling that he should...
Bandits Threaten to Kill Oyo Schoolchildren, Minister Says
Nigeria’s defense chief says armed groups holding schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State have threatened to kill the hostages if security forces attempt a...
Tinubu Inaugurates Committee on Police Reform
Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, inaugurated the committee Tuesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The working group is tasked...
Anambra Police Arrest Man Over Viral Helicopter Claim After Investigation Finds...
AWKA, Nigeria, Police in Nigeria's Anambra state have arrested a man accused of posting a viral video that falsely claimed a military helicopter dropped...
Davido Spotlights Oyo Abduction With ‘Bring Them Home’ Jacket at FIFA...
LOS ANGELES — Nigerian superstar Davido used the global stage of the FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert to spotlight a tragedy back home, performing...
Nasboi says bandits enjoy more online visibility than authorities
LAGOS, Nigeria — Content creator and singer Nasboi has criticized the government’s response to kidnapping and violent crimes, arguing that bandits appear to have...
Tinubu says no parent should endure anguish of Oyo abduction
IBADAN, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday expressed sympathy with families of teachers and pupils abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of...
Oyo abduction victims plead for dialogue, warn military rescue could endanger...
IBADAN, Nigeria — A school principal held captive in Oyo State has appealed to the Federal Government to pursue dialogue with kidnappers, warning that...
Oluremi Tinubu says government working round the clock on security
ADO‑EKITI, Nigeria — First Lady Oluremi Tinubu said Saturday that President Bola Tinubu’s administration will “crush criminal syndicates” and secure Nigeria, pledging round‑the‑clock efforts...
Tight Security as Plateau Arraigns Jos Killing Suspects
JOS, Nigeria (FN), Heavy security was deployed in Jos on Wednesday as authorities arraigned several suspects linked to recent killings in Plateau State, underscoring...
