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“You Can’t Scare Me” Tinubu Tells Opposition Amid 2027 Alignments

April 17, 2026

You can’t scare me was the message delivered by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he responded to growing opposition alignment ahead of the 2027 elections. He spoke during a meeting with the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in Abuja. The President said he would not be intimidated by political coalitions. He reaffirmed commitment to governance and democratic...

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu

COAS reaffirms decisive strategy against security threats in nationwide operations

April 11, 2026

The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed that the Nigerian Army will continue to take decisive action against security threats action across the country, as part of ongoing operational efforts to stabilise affected regions. The statement was made during an operational visit to troops in Yobe State. During the visit, the...

Riders leasing model to replace hire purchase, FG announces

April 9, 2026

A riders leasing model has been introduced by the Federal Government as a structured alternative to replace what it described as exploitative hire purchase arrangements affecting motorcycle and tricycle operators across Nigeria. The initiative is designed to improve access to vehicles while reducing financial pressure on operators. The programme is being implemented through the Equipment...

Delta Police Smash Kidnap Syndicate, Rescue Three, Recover Rifle

March 19, 2026

The Delta State Police Command says it smashed a kidnap syndicate in an Issele‑Uku forest, rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered an AK‑47 rifle during a coordinated security operation. The operation followed a report of a kidnapping received at the Issele‑Uku Police Division on March 16, 2026. Police and partner security operatives launched a search‑and‑rescue...

Over 3.7 Million Nigerians Now Living in 3,900 Displacement Camps

March 16, 2026

Nigeria currently has about 3,725,593 internally displaced persons (IDPs) living across approximately 3,900 camps and settlements nationwide due to ongoing insecurity. Data compiled from the International Organisation for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix, the National Bureau of Statistics, humanitarian agencies and government officials indicates that displacement remains a major humanitarian challenge across the country. The figures...

FG Reinforces Border Security, Reviews Defence Policy for Emerging Threats

February 24, 2026

The Federal Government has stated its determination to strengthen border security, enhance welfare for military veterans, and review key defence policy documents to reposition Nigeria’s national security architecture in response to emerging threats, the Minister of Defence said. Retired General Christopher Musa, the Minister of Defence, announced the government’s position while receiving members of the...

Police in Ondo Arrest Suspected Transnational Human Traffickers, Rescue 14 Victims

February 1, 2026

The Ondo State Police Command has arrested suspected members of a transnational human trafficking syndicate and rescued 14 victims in two intelligence-led operations across the state, authorities said. The police disclosed the development in a statement issued in Akure on January 31, 2026. According to DSP Abayomi Jimoh, the police spokesperson, the breakthrough followed a...

28-Year-Old Suspected Yahoo Boy Arrested for Killing Friend in Delta Dispute

January 28, 2026

Delta State Police Command operatives have arrested a 28-year-old suspected internet fraudster, popularly referred to as a “Yahoo boy,” for allegedly killing his friend in a dispute over a US$1,000 transaction, police confirmed. The incident occurred in Agbarho community, Ughelli North Local Government Area, on January 21, 2026, the command said. Police Public Relations Officer...

Police Inspector Killed in Oyo Ambush as Gunmen Attack Patrol Team

January 25, 2026

An Inspector of the Nigeria Police Force was killed on Saturday, January 24, 2026, when suspected gunmen ambushed a police patrol team at the Budo Masalasi Border Post in Oyo State, police confirmed on Sunday, January 25, 2026. The attack triggered an immediate manhunt for the attackers and heightened security across affected areas. The incident...

Nigeria’s Fourth Republic: Democracy Has Grown but Faces Deep Challenges, Leaders Say

January 24, 2026

Political, traditional and civic leaders have delivered a mixed assessment of Nigeria’s Fourth Republic, highlighting areas of democratic progress alongside persistent governance, security and rule‑of‑law challenges that they say must be addressed to strengthen the country’s democratic project. The observations were made at the 23rd Daily Trust Dialogue, held in Abuja on Thursday, January 22,...

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