The Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Oluwatosin Ajayi, has directed operatives of the agency to refrain from arresting individuals over purely civil matters, as part of measures to strengthen adherence to the rule of law and improve the service’s human rights record. Ajayi disclosed this in a media interview on Thursday, explaining
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, Zamfara State chapter, has criticised the All Progressives Congress, APC, for holding a political solidarity walk in Gusau amid the persistent security challenges affecting communities across the state. The criticism followed a 7-kilometre procession organised by the APC and its support groups in the Zamfara State capital on Wednesday to
The Nigeria Customs Service has warned smugglers and other economic saboteurs operating across Adamawa and Taraba states to abandon illicit activities or face prosecution, asset forfeiture and other sanctions prescribed by law. The Customs Area Controller, Adamawa/Taraba Area Command, Comptroller Mohammed Tako, issued the warning on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, during a press briefing
The Defence Headquarters has clarified that the withdrawal of about 200 United States military personnel from Nigeria is a routine, mission-specific adjustment and does not signal the end of security cooperation between Abuja and Washington. Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, gave the explanation during a security briefing organised by the National Counter
The Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has said it may withdraw its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election unless its national president, Bello Bodejo, is released from the custody of the State Security Service (SSS). The group stated its position during a press conference at Bodejo’s residence in Uke, Karu Local
The 2027 African Democratic Congress governorship candidate for Kwara State, Rt. Hon. Zakari Mohammed, has expressed deep sympathy to the victims and families affected by the building collapse that occurred in the Popo Giwa community, which reportedly claimed lives, left others injured and caused significant damage to property. Mohammed, in a condolence message, described the
The Jama’atu Nasril Islam ,JNI, in Plateau State has denied reports that any Muslim organisation is planning to establish a Hisbah group in Jos North Local Government Area. Following public outcry over allegations of intimidation, harassment, extortion, and the enforcement of unauthorized restrictions on residents, the JNI issued a formal denial in a statement on
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has commended the Federal Government and the United States for their interventions aimed at strengthening security and addressing the wave of killings in the state. Alia, while speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Tuesday, described the interventions as “very helpful”. Alia expressed appreciation for the support, saying the interventions
Former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over the high cost of petrol, arguing that Nigerians are paying more for fuel despite the country being one of Africa’s major oil producers. Atiku said he was siding with Nigerians amid the economic pressure caused by rising
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that the N1.23 trillion recovered as proceeds of crime between October 2023 and July 2026 is not sitting as cash in the Federal Government’s account. The commission’s Director of Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren, made the clarification on Tuesday during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, while