Ex-Delta governor, Emmanuel Uduaghan, dies at 71
Former Delta State Governor, Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan, is dead. He died after a brief illness at the age of 71. The Uduaghan family announced his death in a statement…
NAFDAC uncovers N500m fake alcohol factory in Aba
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control has uncovered a suspected counterfeit alcoholic beverage production facility in Aba, Abia State, with equipment and materials found at…
What kind of security makes citizens disappear?
By Okechukwu Nwanguma How can human beings with blood flowing through their veins enter another person’s home, seize a husband, wife, son or daughter and make that person…
NDLEA Intercepts Saudi-Bound Cannabis In Palm Oil Keg, ₦6.98bn Tramadol Shipment
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 8,725 kilogrammes of tramadol powder worth more than ₦6.98 billion at the Apapa Port in Lagos and arrested a female…
Eight soldiers killed as patrol vehicle hits ‘ISWAP landmine’ in Borno
At least eight soldiers have been killed after their patrol vehicle ran over a landmine allegedly planted by Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters in Borno state. The…
Two Saudi Pilots Killed In Helicopter Crash Near Yemen Border
The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthis on Sunday said two pilots were killed when their helicopter crashed near the Yemen border, after the Iran-backed group said it shot the…
SERAP sues INEC over alleged ₦126bn missing electoral funds
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over its alleged failure to account for more than ₦126.46bn appropriated for electoral operations.…
NDLEA issues public alert after intercepting woman with drugs concealed in palm oil keg
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has warned Nigerians against accepting parcels or luggage from other people for delivery, after its operatives discovered illicit drugs concealed in a…
19 Dead, 25 Hurt In Stampede At India Religious Gathering
At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred during sudden rainfall at a Hindu religious gathering, officials…
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- October 17, 2026
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Police operatives dead as gunmen attack station in Abia
The Abia State Police Command on Saturday said it had restored calm to the Uratta-Eziukwu area of Aba North Local Government Area following an attack on the divisional police…
Niger State NSCDC commandant says deaths of ’37 miners’ were avoidable
Suberu Aniviye, the suspended Niger state commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), says the deaths of suspected illegal miners in custody could have been avoided.…
DSS arrests Maina’s son six years after jumping bail
The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested Faisal, son of Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the defunct pension reform task team (PRTT). Sources told TheCable that Faisal had…
- Insecurity
- October 17, 2026
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Security operatives arrest five suspects linked to abduction of 20 corps members in Imo
Security operatives have arrested five suspected members of the gang linked to the abduction of 20 National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members in Imo state. According to NTA, operatives…
- Insecurity
- October 17, 2026
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Military operations alone can’t end banditry — Ribadu
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has said military operations alone cannot end banditry, calling for stronger intelligence-sharing, border security and community participation to tackle insecurity. Ribadu said banditry…
’20 injured, 50 houses damaged’ as gas pipeline explodes in Rivers
At least 20 people have been reported injured and about 50 houses damaged following a gas pipeline explosion in Aleto community, Eleme LGA of Rivers state. According to PUNCH,…
