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PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria – Two police officers attached to the Aluu Divisional Police Station have been killed after unidentified gunmen attacked a security checkpoint along the Mbodo-Aluu axis of Obiri Ikwerre Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State . The attack occurred at about 9:00 p.m. while the officers were reportedly carrying out a routine stop-and-search operation. The assailants opened fire, killing the officers and triggering panic among residents and motorists in the area. Videos circulating on social media showed the slain officers lying in pools of blood while still dressed in their police uniforms, underscoring the brutality of the attack. When journalists visited the scene, residents and business owners declined to comment, citing fears over the deteriorating security situation in the area. In response to the incident, the Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga Adepoju , visited the scene alongside members of the Command's management team...

ABUJA, Nigeria – The Nigeria Police Force has renewed its commitment to tackling corruption and criminality within its ranks, following a series of high-profile cases involving officers accused of armed robbery, extortion and abuse of office. The move comes after police authorities uncovered several incidents in which serving officers allegedly used official weapons and uniforms to rob and extort members of the public, raising fresh concerns about discipline, accountability and public trust in the Force. One of the most notable cases occurred in Rivers State , where 11 police officers were linked to a robbery syndicate that allegedly abducted victims and forced them to transfer money from their bank accounts and cryptocurrency wallets. According to police authorities, some of the officers have been dismissed, while others remain wanted. In a separate operation in Edo State , six serving police officers and four civilian accomplices were arrested over an alleged kidnapping and exto...

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have successfully rescued ten National Examinations Council (NECO) candidates and teachers abducted during an ISWAP attack on Lassa Community in Askira Uba Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack, which occured at about 0900 hours (9:00 a.m.) on Monday, 29 June 2026, targeted the Technical Secondary School while the students were writing exams. Immediately upon reciept of the incident, Theatre Command scrambled both strike and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) aircrafts from the Air Component of OPHK to support troops mobilised to the area for a coordinated search and rescue operation. The troops, with support from the air platforms overhead providing guidance, made contact around DAGGU and after the firefight, the operation has so far resulted in the successful rescue of ten victims, who were unhurt and are currently receiving the necessary care and support, while efforts remain ongoing to rescue the remaining victim and ...

  The Executive Chairman of Iru-Victoria Island Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Aminat Oluwakemi Alabi, has welcomed the introduction of the Renewed Hope National Home-Grown School Feeding Programme (NHGSFP) and the “Adopt a School for Snacks 4 Thought” – PBAT FEEDS initiative, scheduled for launch on Tuesday, 30th June 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Describing the initiative as a timely and commendable intervention, Hon. Alabi noted that the programme will not only improve the nutritional well-being of school children but also enhance their learning capacity and overall academic performance. The programme is designed to provide nutritious breakfast snacks to 30,000 public primary school pupils across the 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. Kuramo Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos, has been selected as the pilot school within Iru-Victoria Island LCDA for the commencement of the initiative. The initiative is being champi...

  Nigeria's health sector has recorded significant progress under the Federal Government's ongoing reform programme, with health insurance enrolment rising from 16 million to 22 million Nigerians over the past three years. The achievements were announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate , following the 15th Expanded Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting on the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) in Abuja. According to the minister, Nigeria's health system is now ranked 4th in Africa , behind South Africa, Tunisia and Kenya, reflecting improvements driven by the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII). Prof. Pate revealed that of the ₦339 billion disbursed through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund since its establishment, ₦235 billion—nearly 70%—was released within the last three years , enabling major investments in primary healthcare across the country. The funding has supported over 8,000 Prim...

 Nigeria's military has recorded another major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency, with 76 terrorists and their family members , including senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), surrendering to troops of Operation HADIN KAI in the North-East. According to a military statement, the insurgents laid down their arms on June 28, 2026 , following weeks of sustained air and ground offensives that severely weakened the group's operational strength. The military said the coordinated operations disrupted ISWAP's logistics network, command structure and movement routes, forcing many fighters to abandon their camps and surrender. Authorities revealed that the surrendered commanders are currently undergoing profiling and intelligence debriefing. Information gathered from them is expected to support ongoing military operations by helping troops identify terrorist hideouts, uncover hidden weapons, disrupt supply routes and locate other insurgent le...

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has assured residents that significant steps are being taken to improve waste collection across the state, following complaints over delayed refuse evacuation in several communities. LAWMA Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, acknowledged the operational challenges affecting waste evacuation, particularly during the peak of the rainy season, but said the Lagos State Government has already begun implementing immediate and long-term solutions to restore efficient service. According to him, ongoing rehabilitation works at the Olusosun landfill, being carried out by waste management partner ZoomLion Nigeria Limited, will improve access to disposal facilities and reduce delays in waste collection. To further ease pressure on the system, LAWMA has reactivated Transfer Loading Stations (TLSs) across the state, allowing refuse to be evacuated from communities more quickly while infrastructure upgrades continue. The a...

Yoruba Nation activist Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has assured supporters that he is safe following the recent ambush on members of his private security outfit, Iru Ekun, in the Old Oyo National Park, Oyo State. In a video message released on Sunday, Igboho dismissed rumours about his health and confirmed that all operatives injured during the attack have fully recovered after receiving medical treatment. The incident occurred during a security operation targeting suspected kidnappers and armed criminal groups believed to be operating within the Old Oyo National Park. According to reports, the Iru Ekun team had deployed surveillance drones to monitor suspected hideouts before advancing into the forest, where they were met with heavy gunfire from suspected bandits. Although several operatives sustained injuries during the exchange, Igboho said the attack has not weakened the group's resolve to continue confronting criminal elements threatening communities acr...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) Act 2026 into law, replacing the 2007 legislation with a modern legal framework designed to strengthen Nigeria's digital identity system, improve national security, and enhance access to government services. The signing ceremony took place at the State House in Abuja and was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi, Minister of Interior Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, NIMC Director-General Dr. Abisoye Coker-Odusote, and other senior government officials. One of the major revelations during the event came from the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who disclosed that Nigeria's integrated identity database recently played a key role in the arrest of seven Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders returning from the Holy Pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. According to the minister, the suspects were intercepted at Katsina Airport and ...

                                                  President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has transmitted a constitutional amendment bill to the Senate seeking the establishment of state police , a major step in Nigeria's ongoing debate over policing reforms and federalism. The proposed legislation, titled "Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (Alteration) State Police Bill, 2026," contains 26 clauses aimed at creating additional policing structures to improve the protection of lives and property across the country. The bill has already been passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate. However, for it to become law, it must still receive approval from at least 24 state Houses of Assembly as required for constitutional amendments. If enacted, state police would be established, funded, and managed by state governments while operating alongside the Ni...

  Presidential candidate Peter Obi has welcomed the passage of the State Police Bill by the National Assembly, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening Nigeria's security architecture. However, he warned that flaws in the legislative process and the absence of adequate safeguards could expose the initiative to political manipulation. Obi reiterated that Nigeria's current centralised policing structure is no longer sufficient to meet the country's growing security challenges, noting that calls for decentralised policing have been championed for years by security experts, regional leaders, and civil society groups. While supporting the principle of state policing, Obi criticised the manner in which the legislation was processed, arguing that a constitutional reform of such national importance should have undergone extensive public consultations and transparent legislative scrutiny. According to him, the lack of broad stakeholder engagement has created unc...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African countries to deepen cooperation in mineral development and prioritize local value addition, warning that the continent must not remain a source of raw materials for the rest of the world. The President made the appeal while receiving a delegation from the Africa Mineral Strategy Group at the State House in Abuja. Speaking on behalf of the group, Dele Alake said the organization had implemented Tinubu's earlier directive encouraging African nations to promote local processing of mineral resources. According to him, the push for value addition is now gaining momentum across the continent, with some member countries already moving to ban the export of raw minerals. “Local value addition is now reverberating across Africa, and several countries have taken decisive steps to stop the export of raw minerals,” Alake said. Responding, President Tinubu stressed that Africa must leverage its shared geography, research capacity, and human res...

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has cautioned Nigerians against investing in any purported Dangote Refinery Initial Public Offering (IPO) , stating that it has not received or approved any application for the sale of the company's shares. The warning follows reports that individuals and organisations have been soliciting funds from members of the public through flyers, emails, websites, and social media , claiming to be selling shares in the Dangote Refinery ahead of a public offering. According to the SEC, any fundraising or share subscription currently being promoted is unauthorised and lacks regulatory approval . The Commission directed all individuals and entities that have collected money from investors under the guise of the Dangote Refinery IPO to refund affected subscribers within 24 hours , warning that regulatory action will be taken against violators. While the SEC noted that the Dangote Refinery may choose to launch an IPO in the future, it stressed th...

IBADAN, Nigeria – The Oyo State Government has imposed a temporary curfew across 10 local government areas surrounding the Old Oyo National Park as part of intensified efforts to combat kidnapping, banditry, and other criminal activities in the region. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade , the curfew takes effect from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. , beginning Wednesday, June 24, 2026 , and will remain in force for an initial 48 hours . The affected local government areas include Oriire, Orelope, Irepo, Saki West, Saki East, Atisbo, Itesiwaju, Iseyin, Olorunsogo, and Atiba . The government said the measure is aimed at supporting ongoing security operations targeting criminal elements operating around the Old Oyo National Park, an area that has witnessed growing cases of kidnapping and other security threats. Residents have been urged to comply fully with the curfew as security agencies intensify efforts to restore peace, protect lives and property, a...

The Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Highway is arguably the most ambitious transport infrastructure project ever undertaken in West Africa . While much attention has focused on the highway itself, the creation of the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA) is equally significant because it establishes a permanent supranational institution to oversee the corridor once it becomes operational. The five participating countries  Côte d'Ivoire  Ghana Togo Benin Nigeria have now operationalised the Abidjan–Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA) by appointing its governing board and moving the project from planning into institutional implementation. The Authority is expected to coordinate construction, operations, maintenance, financing, border management and long-term development of the corridor. This means the project now has a permanent governing body rather than being managed only through periodic ministerial meetings. The highway will stretch appr...