The Senate has endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s request to deploy Nigerian troops to the Republic of Benin to help restore order after last weekend’s failed coup attempt. Senate President Godswill Akpabio announced the approval during Tuesday’s plenary, following consideration of the request in the Committee of the Whole, in accordance with Section 5, Part II of the Constitution. Lawmakers unanimously backed the move, offering firm legislative support for the regional stabilisation mission. Akpabio hailed the decision as necessary, warning that political turbulence in any neighbouring country could spill over and endanger the entire sub-region. “An injury to one is an…
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The Kano State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its renewed crackdown on vehicle theft and related crimes, recovering seven stolen vehicles and apprehending multiple suspects. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Command’s spokesman, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, and made available to reporters. Kiyawa said the coordinated operations were part of intensified efforts to curb car theft, armed robbery and other criminal activities across the state. According to the statement: “The Command’s Special Intervention Squad on the direction of the Command CP, worked tirelessly to track down stolen vehicles and apprehend suspects. “Notable recoveries include…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on Tuesday declared a state of emergency across the region as instability continues to spread through parts of the sub-continent. The announcement was made by the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Omar Touray, at the 55th session of the Mediation and Security Council at the ministerial level in Abuja. The high-level meeting was convened in response to the rising wave of coups and failed mutinies that have unsettled several member states in recent months. Touray said the unfolding developments underscore the gravity of the situation and the urgency for collective action. He…
…Reaffirms Support for Local Government Administration Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commissioned a newly renovated event center and a block of classrooms executed by the Ondo West Local Government Area, describing the projects as a practical demonstration of the value of local government autonomy. Speaking at the inauguration on Monday, the governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, reiterated the strategic importance of local government administration as the tier of government closest to the grassroots. He noted that the renovation of the facilities reflects the developmental potential of empowered and functional local councils. “This event centre, christened…
Indian authorities have stepped up their offensive against transnational narcotics networks with the deportation of 32 Nigerians alleged to be linked to a sprawling drug-trafficking ring believed to be coordinated from Nigeria. The mass deportation followed a sweeping multi-state raid carried out two weeks ago, which Indian security agencies described as one of the largest coordinated crackdowns targeting a foreign-run drug and hawala network. Fresh insights published by the Times of India last week suggest that the dismantled syndicate is overseen by a Nigeria-based cartel leader identified simply as “Nick,” who is said to be on the radar of investigators…
The Plateau State Police Command has recorded what it described as a major stride in its campaign against crime with the arrest of 15 suspects alleged to have been disguising as commercial motorcyclists to perpetrate offences across the state. The Command said the operation followed credible intelligence indicating the influx of individuals with criminal tendencies into the state. Acting on the tipoff, operatives stormed multiple locations and rounded up the suspects, who reportedly share the profile of a gang notorious for blending with legitimate motorcycle operators while concealing their identities with masks. The Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP…
Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has described recent criticisms targeted at him as politically engineered attacks sponsored by individuals unsettled by the administration’s ongoing security reforms ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued by his media aide, Ibrahim Dosara, the minister said he had come under “coordinated, malicious and politically sponsored attacks” aimed at undermining his reputation and diminishing the strides made in strengthening national security. According to him, “Public service demands courage, consistency, and a commitment to truth.” Matawalle said he had observed “false allegations and malicious narratives” pushed by political opponents seeking cheap relevance…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has thrown its weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to deploy military assets to quell the attempted coup in the Benin Republic, describing the move as a necessary step to safeguard Nigeria’s national security. In a statement issued yesterday, NGF Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, warned that Nigeria would have grappled with severe security repercussions had the insurrection in the neighbouring country succeeded. He said militants and other destabilising elements operating across the Sahel could have exploited the situation to further undermine the stability of Benin and create spillover threats along Nigeria’s…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has offered fresh clarification on the diversion of its C-130 aircraft to Burkina Faso, insisting the development was purely a safety precaution carried out in line with global aviation standards. NAF said its personnel aboard the aircraft, which landed in Bobo-Dioulasso on Monday, were safe and were being accorded due courtesies by Burkinabe authorities. The aircraft was on a ferry mission to Portugal when the crew reportedly detected a technical issue shortly after departing Lagos on December 8, prompting an immediate diversion to the nearest available airfield. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Director of…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has secured the conviction of a Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer, Hassan Abdullahi, over certificate forgery and unlawful enrichment Justice E. OkNSCNSCDC Officer Sentenced to seven years for certificate forgery, corrupt enrichmentDC Officer Sentenced to seven years for certificate forgery, corrupt enrichment of tNSCDC Officer Sentenced to seven years for certificate forgery, corrupt enrichmenthe FeNSCDC Officer Sentenced to seven years for certificate forgery, corrupt enrichmentderal Capital Territory High Court, Gudu, Abuja, on Monday found Abdullahi, a Superintendent in the Corps, guilty on a two-count charge filed by…