The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami on Tuesday declared the newly launched South-West security outfit codenamed, Amotekun illegal and ordered its immediate disbandment.

President MuhammaduBuhari has appointed a former director-general of the State Security Service, Afakirya A. Gadzama, mni as chairman of the Governing Board of the National Institute for Security Studies (NISS). In a letter conveying the appointment,referenced SGF.2/S.9/C.3/10, and signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha.

Reports have emerged online as to why one Anthony Okolie, who was recently released from the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS) for allegedly using a phone number that belonged to President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter Hanan.

As part of plans to ensure the Nations mineral resource is protected, the Nigerian government has commenced moves to stop the illegal activities of Chinese and other artisanal miners across the country.

The Enugu State Police Command wakes up to a tragedy on Saturday after receiving the news of a serving National Youth Service Corp (NYSC) member identified as, Motunrayo Bolufemi committed suicide.

In reaction to a comment credited to Matthew Hassan Kukah, Catholic Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, where he compared the Federal Government with Boko Haram, the minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed warned that such statement could divine the country along religious lines.