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Senate Confirms Maj-Gen Waheedi Shaibu as Chief of Army Staff — “Take a Bow and Lead,” Akpabio Directs
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Major General Waheedi Shaibu as Nigeria’s new Chief of Army Staff, giving him the go-ahead to assume duty immediately.
Sylva Breaks Silence: “I Did Not Flee Nigeria” — Aide Dismisses False Reports, Confirms Former Minister on Medical Trip Abroad
The camp of former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources and ex-Governor of Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, has strongly denied media reports claiming that he “fled” the country in connection with alleged security investigations.
Ex-Minister Timipre Sylva Reportedly Flees Nigeria Amid Coup Plot Probe
Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has reportedly fled Nigeria amid allegations of financing a plot to topple President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
Nigeria Police Academy Concludes IGP Interview, Inspects Passing-Out Parade Rehearsals
The Nigeria Police Academy has successfully concluded the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Interview for cadets of Regular Course 7, held from October 22 to 25, 2025. The exercise was led by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) in charge of Training and Development, Frank Emeka Mba, MNI, who evaluated the cadets’ readiness for the forthcoming Passing-Out Parade (POP) and their suitability for professional policing duties.
Ikeja Council Chairman, Dauda Strengthens Security ties with Lagos Police, bags safety award
The Executive Chairman of Ikeja Local Government, Comrade Akeem Olalekan Dauda (AKOD), on Monday paid a courtesy visit to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh Moshood, at the State Police Command Headquarters, Ikeja.
Delta Police Arrest 20-year-old Herbalist, Stepbrother Over Murder Of Two Victims
The Delta State Police Command has uncovered a shocking case of ritual murder involving a self-acclaimed herbalist and his stepbrother, leading to the recovery of two decomposing bodies from a soakaway pit at Owa-Alidima, in Ika North-East Local Government Area of the state.
Lagos DPO, CSP Matilda Ngbanoyen, dies during fibroid treatment
The Lagos State Police Command has announced the passing of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Matilda Umiah Ngbanoyen,…
President Tinubu appoints new Service Chiefs to strengthen National Security
In a major shake-up aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s national security architecture, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced significant changes in the hierarchy of the nation’s military leadership.
Police explain reasons for Omoyele Sowore’s arrest in Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force has provided clarification on the arrest of Omoyele Sowore, the 2023 presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), at the premises of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, October 23, 2025.
81 Division Nigerian Army Clarifies Incident Near Ojo Cantonment
The 81 Division of the Nigerian Army has issued a clarification regarding a recent incident being circulated on social media, which alleged that gunmen shot and killed a civilian, identified as Rilwan Adekunle, inside a market within the Ojo Military Cantonment, Lagos.