Nigeria’s Police leadership has confirmed a nationwide personnel recall involving 11,566 officers previously attached to VIPs, directing their redeployment to frontline security operations.
Former lawmakers warned that negotiations with criminals would embolden violent groups, citing global examples where similar talks failed and worsened insecurity.
The market reversed its bullish trend, shedding N444bn after sharp declines in major stocks. Activity, however, strengthened with higher trading volume and value.
Edo State has intensified surveillance across highways and communities after a viral banditry threat, with Governor Okpebholo deploying a multi-agency security response to protect residents.
Nigeria faces a growing security emergency as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu declares a nationwide security mobilisation, orders massive recruitment, and warns that the nation will yield no ground to terrorists amid rising regional instability and echoes of Nigeria’s past CPC designation.
The Nigeria Customs Service has handed over 6,981 parcels and 62 sacks of marijuana seized in Ogun State to the NDLEA, reinforcing efforts to combat drug trafficking, border crimes, and illicit trade across Nigeria.
Inspector-General of Police have praised the newly inaugurated DNA Centre in Enugu, describing it as a game-changing facility that will strengthen crime investigation, prosecution, forensic science, and justice delivery across Nigeria.
Nollywood actors and filmmakers will participate in the 2026 Windsor International Black Film Festival in Canada, creating new opportunities for international exposure, talent representation, cultural exchange, co-productions, and global industry partnerships.
Governor Peter Mbah has inaugurated a state-of-the-art DNA Learning and Forensics Centre at Godfrey Okoye University, Enugu, strengthening forensic investigations, criminal justice delivery, scientific research, and security capabilities in Nigeria.