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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission actively participated in the African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit, which took place in Abuja, Nigeria, from August 25 to 27, 2025. As part of its engagement, the Commission showcased an exhibition displaying a broad collection of its publications. The materials…
Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called on African nations to develop home-grown solutions to tackle the continent’s mounting security challenges, including terrorism, cybercrime, piracy, and transnational crime. Speaking at the 2025 African Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit in Abuja on Monday, Shettima stressed that Africa could no longer remain…
Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has called on African military leaders to embrace modern technology, particularly artificial intelligence (AI), in the fight against terrorism and insurgency ravaging the continent. Speaking at the opening of the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Conference in Abuja, Musa stressed that…
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a dreaded armed robbery and kidnapping kingpin, Mohammed Bammi, popularly known as Zomo. The suspect, a native of Yelwa village in Plateau State, has long been on the police radar for his alleged involvement in a series of kidnappings and robberies…
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have intercepted an unregistered vehicle loaded with crystal methamphetamine, commonly known as “ice,” and other illicit drugs during a stop-and-search operation. The operation, led by ASP Amos Ayuba at Ilara-Mokin in Ifedore Local Government Area, also uncovered that the vehicle bore a fake…
In one of the country’s largest crackdowns on international cybercrime, Nigerian authorities have deported 51 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The deportees—50 Chinese nationals and one Tunisian—were sent back to their home countries following a joint operation between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the…
The Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed that a life was lost while at least 2,634 residents were affected by recent flash floods across the state. SEMA’s Executive Secretary, Mohammed Goje, disclosed that 14 communities have so far been hit by the disaster, with Potiskum Local Government Area…
The Kano State Police Command has apprehended a suspected serial motorcycle thief allegedly responsible for at least 12 cases of motorcycle theft across the state. In a statement released by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the arrest followed a report filed by a resident of Dorawa…
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has extended the enforcement deadline for the Tinted Glass Permit requirement to October 2, 2025, from the initial date of August 12. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi says the decision follows a significant surge in applications via…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has booked 563 drivers nationwide for attempting to bribe its personnel while on duty. FRSC spokesperson, Olusegun Ogungbemide, disclosed that the Osun State Sector Command recorded the highest number of offenders, with 155 drivers booked for attempting to induce marshals. Ogungbemide said the development…
