SECURITY & CRIME

Not All Osun Govt Accounts Were Frozen – EFCC 0

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified that it did not freeze all bank accounts belonging to the Osun State Government, stating that only one account linked to an ongoing investigation was placed under temporary restriction. Coup Probe: How Army Officer Bought Hilux Truck, Prado SUV, Other Vehicles For ₦65 Million The clarification

Police Deploy 15,000 Officers For Osun Governorship Poll 0

By Newsworld | August 5, 2026 The Nigeria Police Force has announced the deployment of about 15,000 personnel to provide security for the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, assuring residents of a peaceful, free and credible poll. The police also issued a strong warning to politicians, election officials, security operatives and other

Army Begins 2026 Promotion Examination 0

The Nigerian Army has commenced the 2026 Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination (SSCQE), with the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, directing members of the examination panel to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, fairness and integrity throughout the exercise. The examination, a key requirement for the career progression of senior officers,

Tinubu Approves Salary Increase For Nigerian Soldiers 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- August 5, 2026
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a fresh salary increase for approximately 250,000 personnel of the Armed Forces of Nigeria in what is expected to be one of the most significant military welfare packages introduced in recent years. The new salary structure, which will take effect from September 1, 2026, covers personnel of the Nigerian
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Ooni Donates ₦100 Million, Hilux To Sunday Igboho’s Security Outfit 0
- SECURITY & CRIME, SLIDE
- August 5, 2026
Monarch backs community security initiative, urges Yoruba stakeholders to support peace efforts as Igboho pledges lawful operations. The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has donated ₦100 million and a brand-new Toyota Hilux vehicle to the Iru Ekun Security Network, a community security outfit established by Yoruba Nation advocate, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known
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State Police Bill: WhatsApp Votes Cannot Amend Constitution, ADC Tells Reps 0
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- August 4, 2026
Opposition party urges House of Representatives to recommit constitutional amendment, citing alleged procedural breaches and lack of public scrutiny. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the House of Representatives over allegations that votes sent through WhatsApp by absent lawmakers were counted during the passage of the State Police Constitution Alteration Bill, describing the claims
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