Sokoto, Nigeria – September 5, 2025 The Sokoto State Government has expanded its security support to tackle banditry and rural insecurity, distributing hundreds of operational vehicles and motorcycles to security formations and the state-established Community Guard Corps. In April and May 2025, Governor Ahmed Aliyu’s administration handed over 140 patrol vehicles to federal security agencies
The Oyo State government has announced plans to introduce a digital street and house numbering system across the state as part of Governor Seyi Makinde’s Omititun 2.0 sustainable development agenda.  The Commissioner for Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, Williams Akin-Funmilayo, revealed the initiative on Wednesday during a meeting with Smart City Development Konsult Limited
The Federal Government, through the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has confirmed that the newly installed CCTV surveillance system on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos is now fully operational. This marks a significant step in the government’s broader strategy to secure and maintain key public infrastructure, especially critical transport routes in Nigeria’s commercial capital.
Abuja, Nigeria | June 2025 In a decisive move to address rising security challenges in the North-Central region, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has deployed additional aircraft to intensify surveillance and operational support in Benue, Nasarawa, and Taraba States. The deployment, which is part of broader efforts to restore peace and stability, is expected to
The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has called for a spiritual dimension to complement Nigeria’s military strategies in addressing the country’s growing insecurity. Speaking during the commissioning of three new worship centres at Navy Town, Asokoro, Abuja, Vice Admiral Ogalla emphasized that the nation’s ongoing battle against insurgency, terrorism, and other
ABUJA — Nigeria has reiterated its unwavering commitment to global peace and security during the 2025 United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial, held recently in New York. Represented by the Minister of Defence, Nigeria emphasized its continued support for multilateral efforts aimed at conflict resolution, peacebuilding, and humanitarian assistance worldwide. Speaking at the high-level gathering, the Nigerian
In what security operatives have described as a significant breakthrough in ongoing counter-banditry operations, a notorious bandit leader was captured mere hours after suspected members of his criminal gang launched a deadly assault that left seven people dead in a northern community. The brutal attack, which occurred late Sunday evening in a rural settlement in
As preparations for Hajj 2025 intensify across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the historic city of Taif often regarded as Mecca’s highland twin is bracing itself for a massive influx of pilgrims. Positioned just 75 kilometres from the Holy City, Taif plays a crucial logistical role in accommodating pilgrims heading to Mecca, especially those arriving
In a renewed push to tackle insecurity and fast-track development in Northern Nigeria, the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and the Northern Traditional Rulers Council (NTRC) held a high-level joint meeting today at the Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna. The well-attended gathering brought together governors from the 19 northern states, respected first-class traditional rulers, and
In a significant move to address mounting public concerns and tighten national security, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reintroduced the issuance of Tinted Glass Permits (TGP) via a newly enhanced digital platform, accessible at https://possap.gov.ng. The initiative, championed by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is expected to streamline the
