The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has launched an ambitious Country Programme for Nigeria covering 2026–2030, aimed at strengthening criminal justice, combating
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ECOWAS court unveils five-year plan to boost justice, integration
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has launched a comprehensive five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening the rule of law, expanding access to justice and deepening
NSCDC unveils five-year plan to boost security, professionalism
The Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Abubakar Audi, has unveiled a comprehensive five-year strategic roadmap aimed at strengthening national security,
Army probes alleged killing in Maiduguri
The Headquarters Theatre Command, Operation HADIN KAI, has commenced an investigation into allegations that its troops were involved in the killing of a civilian, Abdulrahman
Court orders arrest of Turaki, fixes April 22 for arraignment
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) sitting in Maitama has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of former minister and Senior
NCTC-ONSA, partners drive state-level PCVE implementation
Efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s response to violent extremism have gained fresh momentum as key stakeholders intensify moves to localise the country’s Policy Framework and National
Troops nab suspects, recover rifle in pre-planting offensive
Troops of Operation WHIRL STROKE have apprehended three suspected criminals and recovered an AK-47 rifle along with ammunition during ongoing pre-wet season clearance operations. In
EFCC denies link to Kwara polytechnic student protest
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ilorin Zonal Directorate, have clarified that a recent enforcement operation in Ilorin, Kwara State, is not
Troops rescue kidnap victim, arrest suspects in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have recorded significant operational gains following intelligence-led clearance operations conducted on March 24, 2026, across parts of Benue State. Acting
New framework targets stronger GBV response
Stakeholders from government, civil society, faith-based organisations and the justice sector have endorsed a new framework aimed at strengthening institutional accountability in addressing gender-based violence
