Police Nab Suspected Boko Haram, Lakurawa Members In Kebbi
The commissioner urged residents of Kebbi State to remain vigilant and continue providing useful information to security agencies. The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded major security breakthroughs, including the arrest of suspected terrorists, bandits, informants and logistics suppliers, as well as the rescue of a kidnapped victim, in ongoing efforts to combat crime across the state. Speaking at a press...
Police Begin Crackdown On Unregistered Vehicles, Concealed Number Plates In Katsina
The move follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, aimed at enhancing internal security and supporting proactive policing across the country The Katsina State Police Command has commenced a statewide enforcement operation against vehicles operating with unregistered, concealed, defaced, fake, or improperly affixed number plates as part of efforts to strengthen security and improve crime detection. The move...
Ekiti Election: Registration Hits Over One Million As INEC Concludes Voter Cards Collection
The Commission urged all registered voters who have collected their PVCs to turn out peacefully and exercise their franchise on Election Day. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the number of registered voters in Ekiti State has increased from 987,647 in 2023 to 1,059,360 in 2026. A statement by Mohammed Haruna, the National Commissioner and Chairman Information and Voter Education...
Police Dismiss Terror Threat On Pan-Atlantic University
The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) said it has deployed surveillance drones to support law enforcement activities around the university and neighbouring communities, as part of efforts to boost security operations in the area. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has allayed concerns of a terror threat on Pan-Atlantic University, Lekki. The threat was dismissed on...
Soludo’s Wife Visits Abused 10-Year-Old Boy, Assures Continued Support For Recovery
Nonye Soludo described the incident as a reminder of the need to protect children from abuse, neglect, and exploitation, urging residents to promptly report such cases Nonye Soludo, the wife of the Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo, has visited a 10-year-old boy receiving treatment after allegedly being subjected to abuse and maltreatment by his guardian. Mrs Soludo, accompanied by the Commissioner...
INEC Begins Sensitive Materials Distribution For Rivers South-East Senatorial By-Election
The by-election was necessitated by the death of Senator Barinada Mpigi in February 2026, leaving the Rivers South-East Senatorial seat vacant. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials ahead of the Rivers South-East Senatorial District by-election scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026. National and state officials of the commission were at the Central Bank...
Police Arrest 20-Year-Old Woman Over Alleged Killing Of 97-Year-Old Grandmother In Katsina
The police said the incident occurred when an argument reportedly broke out between the suspect and her paternal grandmother. The Katsina State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old woman for allegedly killing her 97-year-old grandmother in the Daura Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the incident occurred at approximately 7:00 p.m. on June 12, 2026, when an...
Gov Radda Meets Katsina Emirs, Traditional Rulers On Security
The meeting focused on key issues of governance, community development, and security to strengthen collaboration between the state government and traditional institutions. Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed the importance of traditional institutions in promoting peace, security, and grassroots development across the state. Dikko made this known during a high-level meeting with the Emir of Katsina, HRH Abdulmumini Usman;...
Governor Otu Suspends Ticket Sales, Levies On Inter-City Transport Operators
The governor's approval covers all forms of ticket sales, levies, and related charges being collected from inter-city transport operators by government agents and security operatives. Governor Bassey Otu has approved the immediate suspension of the sale of tickets, collection of levies, and all related charges imposed on inter-city transport operators across Cross River State. The directive followed a meeting between the...
Sensitive Materials Distribution Begins Ahead Of Saturday Ekiti Election
This is as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said the number of registered voters in the state increased from 987,647 in 2023 to 1,059,360 in 2026 Distribution of sensitive materials from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has begun in Ekiti State ahead of the governorship election and a series of senatorial and federal constituency by-elections scheduled for Saturday,...
