In an effort to address the increasing insecurity in the nation, the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has established a specialised Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) in all states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory. The directive, which will be implemented on May 2, 2026, is designed to enhance the rapid … Read more
UDISAM Mass Transit Company, a transport operator in Ebonyi State, has submitted a petition to the Inspector General of Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other security agencies regarding an alleged criminal intimidation, advance fee fraud, and life-threatening threats involving a former state government official and his associates. The company’s Director, … Read more
CP Bassey Ewah, the Commissioner of Police of the Plateau State Command, has disclosed that the command has received 64 cases of rape and defilement since his appointment in February 2026. On Friday, Ewah disclosed the information while escorting 18 suspects who had been apprehended for cultism, illegal arms possession, homicide, and rape to the … Read more
An upward evaluation of the minimum wage that employees of the Adamawa State Government currently receive has been requested. The workers, who have been receiving the national monthly minimum wage of N70,000, stated on Friday that the wage must be amended to reflect the current situation. In his Workers’ Day speech, the State Chairman of … Read more
Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, the Governor of Benue State, has expressed his gratitude to the workers in the state for their contributions to governance and development, characterising them as essential to the state’s ongoing transformation. The governor stated in a press release issued on Friday to commemorate the annual Workers’ Day that the event offers … Read more
On Friday, a faction within the labour movement in Osun State organised a May Day rally to encourage political leaders at the local government level to prioritise the welfare of workers. The Association of Concerned Local Government Workers, a group, also expressed its endorsement of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola … Read more
The establishment of a police post around the Ibogun Campus of Olabisi Onabanjo University has been announced by the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni. The purpose of this post is to enhance swift response, improve police visibility, and strengthen community policing initiatives. The announcement was issued in response to a midnight … Read more
Senator Ireti Heebah Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has conveyed profound sorrow regarding the death of Abdulsamad Jamiu, a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member, who was purportedly killed by Nigerian Army soldiers. The unfortunate incident occurred when soldiers of the Guards Brigade Quick Response Group responded to a distress call following … Read more
Applicants for the forthcoming police constable recruitment examination have been advised by the Katsina State Police Command to rigorously adhere to established procedures and avoid falling prey to fraudsters. The warning was issued by the Commissioner of Police, Ali Umar-Fage, in a statement released on Sunday by the command’s spokesperson, Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu. He disclosed that … Read more
In the first quarter of 2026, a minimum of 69 individuals lost their lives in road incidents throughout Lagos State, which has prompted new apprehensions regarding the safety of the state’s congested road network. LASTMA, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, disclosed that an additional 246 individuals sustained injuries of varying severity during the same … Read more