The Defence Headquarters has disagreed with the report of Global Terrorism Index saying the Nigerian military has more accurate account and comprehensive report of counter-terrorism efforts in the country compare to those from external sources. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, made the revelation this morning while fielding questions on the 2025 Global Terrorism Index, which was released yesterday by the office.

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Olatunji Disu, has on Tuesday advised residents of FCT to be vigilant against criminal activities during the period of Ramadan. Disu said this in a statement through the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh,  “As we enter the sacred month of Ramadan—a time for spiritual reflection and community bonding—the FCT Police Command urges residents to remain vigilant against criminal activities during this period”.

A Chief Superintendent Police Officer, Modestus Ojiebe, serving with Kwara State Command has been reportedly kidnapped along the Abuja-Kaduna Expressway in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory. Modestus Ojiebe who is attached to the Kwara State Police Command, was attacked while trying to fix his car which broke down near Dei-Dei Police Barracks in Abuja.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar have yesterday Sunday paid condolence visits to the family of late Afenifere Leader, Pa Chief Ayo Adebanjo. During the visit, Jonathan explained why his administration could not implement the recommendations of the 2014 National Conference.

Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, OAGF, say there are still setbacks in its quest for the implementation of the July 11, 2024 Supreme court Judgment directing for total autonomy for the local government councils. According to the OAGF, the two major setbacks it identified are the failure by the LGAs to submit account details, and also streamlining only the LGAs that are democratically elected as a prerequisite for receiving the direct funding.

Oyo State Security Network Agency codenamed Amotekun, has rescued two wives and two sons of Baale Alagede, who were kidnapped from their home in Ibadan, the state capital. The rescue which happened on Tuesday involved a joint team of Amotekun operatives and local hunters who launched a search operation and tracked the kidnappers to a forest in Ojutaye, along Oretu Road in Akinyele LGA.