Lagos State Set To Recruit 5,000 For Neighbourhood Security Watch

Governor Ambode

Driven by the desire to ramp up security at the community level, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode said on Tuesday that no fewer than 5,000 men and women would be recruited to the newly established Lagos State Neighbourhood Security Watch – the state grass roots security outfit.

President Buhari Threatens Military Action If Pipeline Bombings In The Niger Delta Persists

President Muhammadu Buhari has said his government will resort to military action if the bombing of oil installations in the Niger Delta region persists.

Kaduna Government Declares Shiite Sect - Islamic Movement in Nigeria Illegal

Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky

The Kaduna state government has issued an order declaring the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) led by Ibrahim Zakzaky, an unlawful society.

Nigeria To End Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme in 2017

The Federal Government on Friday insisted that Presidential Amnesty Programme for the Niger Delta ex-fighters will end in 2017.

Gunmen Kidnap School Principal, Teacher And Students in Lagos State, South-West Nigeria

Nigeria's lower legislative chamber - the House of Representatives on Tuesday called on the security agencies in the country to intensify rescue efforts for high school students and teachers kidnapped in Lagos State on Thursday morning.

Recession, Upsurge in Crimes in Nigeria: 25 Security And Safety Tips For Nigerians

The current recession in Nigeria is anticipated to have a multiplier-effect in criminal activities, cybercrime and general insecurity. Many people have lost their jobs and businesses have collapsed while prices of goods, food stuffs in the market have doubled if not tripled. Beyond this, we also know that so-called ‘’ember months’’ usually witness high crime rates as folks try to ‘meet up’ for the income that was not forthcoming during the last three quarters of the year. Hence, it is not common to hear of random ritual killings, gruesome killings, traffic accidents during this time of the ‘’ember months’’.

Nigerian Security Agencies Place Prominent Nigerians Under Watch Over Biafra Agitation, Niger Delta Militancy

Strong indications emerged that the Federal Government of Nigeria has placed some prominent personalities under watch, as part of national security measures. According to New Telegraph’s investigation, the government is concerned about threats of secession from some regional groups, particularly the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as well as activities of the Niger Delta Avengers (NDA).

Security Agencies Issue Kidnap Advisory To Govt Officials, Politicians; Suspected Kidnappers of CBN's Wife Arrested

Sequel to increase in kidnappings in Nigeria, the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services have issued a security advisory to top government officers and prominent Nigerians in the country.

BREAKING! Heavily Armed Men Kidnap Wife of Nigeria's Central Bank Governor; Demand N1.5bn Ransom

Bands of heavily armed kidnappers yesterday, Thursday, 29th September 2016, reportedly abducted Mrs. Margaret Emefiele, the wife of Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. It was also learnt that her abductors contacted the family and demanded N1.5 billion naira as ransom.

Contact Information - Names, Email Addresses And Phone Numbers of Police PROs Across Nigeria

Do you have need to contact the Police Public Relations Officer, PROs, in your domain perhaps to report a crime or any issue and you have no idea who to contact or how to go about it? Here are contact details - names, email addresses and phone numbers of 50 Police PROs across Nigeria.

Europol Says You Must Beware of These 8 Cybercrime Trends

The volume, scope and cost of cybercrime have reached very high levels – and are set to get even higher, according to a report from Europol – the European Union's (EU) law enforcement agency.

Nigerian Government Set To Build Ranches, Grazing Reserves for Fulani Herdsmen Across Nigeria – SGF

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Engr. Babachir David Lawal has stated that the Federal Government will soon establish ranches and grazing reserves for herdsmen across the country.

Niger Delta Militants Blast Another NPDC Oil Facility In Delta State

The Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate, NDGJM, today, bombed another Nigeria Petroleum Development Company, NPDC, crude oil delivery line in Delta State.

Suspected Herdsmen Kidnap Catholic Priest in Anambra, Nigeria, Demand N2.5m Ransom

Armed men who kidnapped the Rector of Fr. Tansi Major Seminary in Onitsha, Anambra State, Emmanuel Dim, have demanded a N2.5 million ransom for his release.

Militants Attack Hospital in Imo State, Burn Several Vehicles

Angry youths from restive commu­nities of Ohaji/Egbema Local Govern­ment Area of Imo State yesterday went wild and invaded Imo State Gen­eral Hospital, Umugwu­ma, setting, at least, 10 vehicles ablaze as well as the state office of Envi­ronmental Transforma­tion Commission (EN­TRACO).