Following the speculations on terrorist attacks already causing panic and unease across the nation's capital. the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba had released some emergency phone numbers to reach out to in a state of uncertainty for prompt action. The force spokesman, Olumuyiwa Adejobi disclose in a statement, that the police are working in collaboration with other security agencies, to ensure the safety of all citizens. More so, noting that the is no such imminent or impending attack on the FCT as stated by the United States. Although, he made it clear that security has been beefed up in all command and tactical formations.

The Attorney General of the federation and Minister of Justice Abubakar Malami has revealed that the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu cannot be released based on some issues surrounding his case despite the court ruling that he should be let off the hook and be paid compensation of 500million. Malami disclosed this yesterday in an interview with Vanguard that the interpretation of Kanu's judgment could not be used as the only bases to free him as he has other offenses committed by him against the federal government different from what was under consideration.

A joint operation launched by the Department of State Services (DSS), the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), the police and other security agencies has successfully dismantled a terror cell and arrested five Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders and 30 fighters in several areas in Abuja. It was revealed that the suspects were captured in difference areas within the FCT at their hideouts and Mararaba.

There is substantial anxiety in the Niger Delta region over the decision of the Federal Government to shut the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP). PAP was introduced in 2009 as part of the conditions agreed upon between the Federal Government and ex-militants who laid down their arms to embrace the amnesty offered by the late President Umaru Musa YarAdua. In reaction to the above development a group, Niger Delta Volunteers for Good Governance (NDVFGG) has condemned the planned winding up of the PAP by the federal government, saying it’s untimely hence the government should rather re-strategise with a view to accomplishing the spirit of the initiators of the programme considering the achievements reached so far.

An early morning fire outbreak has been reported on Wednesday at the West African Examination Council (WAEC) Yaba, National Office, Lagos. According to reports, several people are still trapped in the building as the fire rages.

The United States and Britain on Sunday warned of a possible terrorist attack in Nigeria's federal capital Abuja, especially aimed at government buildings, places of worship and schools, among other targets. Nigeria is fighting an Islamist insurgency mainly in the northeast, but in July the Islamic State claimed responsibility for a raid on a prison in Abuja, which freed around 440 inmates, raising fears that insurgents were venturing from their enclaves.