Tinted glass permit enforcement begins nationwide Oct 2 – Police
The Nigeria Police Force has announced that nationwide enforcement of tinted glass permits will begin on October 2. Jigawa Police PRO SP Shi’isu Adam said......
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Katsina bandit peace deal shaky as kingpin warns “kill 10 of us, 20 will rise”
By IDNN Security Desk A notorious bandit leader, Kachalla Ummaru, has warned that killing his men will only produce more recruits, undermining ongoing peace deals......
Microsoft seizes 330 Nigeria phishing websites in global cybercrime bust
Microsoft has shut down 330 websites tied to a Nigerian phishing ring, accusing the network of stealing over 5,000 user credentials worldwide....
Saudi Arabia Frees Three Nigerian Pilgrims Wrongly Detained
Saudi Arabia has released three Nigerian pilgrims detained for alleged drug trafficking after NDLEA investigations proved they were framed. NDLEA chief Buba Marwa confirmed the syndicate planted drugs in their luggage at Kano Airport. President Tinubu’s intervention and diplomatic pressure secured their release after four weeks in Jeddah custody....
IPOB Rejects Security Claims, Denies Links to Arrested Commander
The Indigenous People of Biafra has denied links to Ifeanyi Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, arrested by the Nigerian Army in Imo State. IPOB spokesman Emma Powerful accused security agencies of spreading “satanic propaganda,” insisting the group is peaceful and lawful. He warned the media against “demonising IPOB” and threatened legal action against defamatory reports....
Army Captures Notorious IPOB Commander in Imo Crackdown
The Nigerian Army says it has arrested Ifeanyi Eze Okorienta, alias Gentle de Yahoo, a notorious commander of the Indigenous People of Biafra and its armed wing, ESN. The operation in Okigwe, Imo State, uncovered weapons, uniforms, and stolen vehicles. Linked raids across three states freed 12 kidnap victims, while troops in Borno killed eight ISWAP fighters...
Nigeria Flood Warning: FG Alerts 11 States to Heavy Rainfall, Urges Evacuation
Nigeria braces for disaster as the flood warning issued by the Federal Ministry of Environment covers 32 communities across 11 states between September 14–18. Director......
Tinubu Orders Military Overhaul After Borno Massacre
President Bola Tinubu has ordered a sweeping review of Nigeria’s military operations after Boko Haram massacred scores in Borno’s Darajamal community. The directive includes deploying advanced drones, modern hardware, and surveillance technology as the government considers state police to combat rising insecurity....
DSS Gives Sowore One-Week Ultimatum to Retract Anti-Tinubu Post
Nigeria’s secret police have issued activist Omoyele Sowore a one-week ultimatum to retract what it calls a “false and malicious” post against President Tinubu. The DSS warned that failure to comply could trigger legal and security measures, escalating its clash with the Sahara Reporters publisher....
Dane Guns Won’t Work: Ndume Decries Borno Carnage, Calls for Armed Community Defence
Senator Mohammed Ndume has condemned the surge in killings across Borno State, insisting that vigilantes armed with “dane guns and sticks” cannot match Boko Haram insurgents. He called for advanced weaponry, technology, and armed community defence to support the military after a fresh attack claimed over 60 lives in Bama LGA....