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 Nigeria Calls for Stronger AU Peace and Security Architecture Nigeria has called for urgent reforms to strengthen the African Union Peace and Security Architecture, including improved early warning systems, sustainable financing and stronger coordination among continental and regional bodies. The statement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu notes that the forum was an important step towards implementing the African Union Assembly’s Decision 967 of February 2026, which requested concrete recommendations on strengthening the continent’s peace and security architecture by January 2027. She described the security situation across Africa as concerning, with terrorism spreading from the Sahel to the coastal states of West Africa, as well as across the Lake Chad Basin, the Horn of Africa, the Great Lakes and northern Mozambique.  According to her, terrorist groups are increasingly deploying drones, illicit financial networks, organised crime and il...

 Kaduna Begins Free Eye Screening For 1,000 Residents The Kaduna State Government, in partnership with Sightsavers and other stakeholders, has commenced a free eye screening exercise aimed at reaching 1,000 residents across the state. The exercise took place on Thursday at Gonin-Gora in Chikun Local Government Area as part of activities marking the 2026 World Sight Day, celebrated under the theme, “Love Your Eyes.” Speaking during the programme, a Consultant Ophthalmologist and Senior Lecturer at Kaduna State University, Dr Stanley Bulus, cautioned residents about the dangers of glaucoma, describing it as a “silent thief of sight.” Bulus explained that the screening exercise was designed to identify eye conditions early and provide treatment or referrals where necessary. He warned that glaucoma could develop without obvious symptoms and lead to severe vision loss if not detected early. “Glaucoma will come quietly and steal the sight. If you do not avail yourself of the opportunity ...

 BREAKING NEWS ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST EX-CONVICT ALLEGEDLY INVOLVED IN MOTORCYCLE-ASSISTED ROBBERIES TARGETING POS OPERATORS AND OTHER VICTIMS IN AWKA; RECOVER MOTORCYCLE, AXE, CUTLASS, OTHER INCRIMINATING ITEMS The Anambra State Police Command in the afternoon of today 9th October 2026 arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Anthony Eleh popularly known as “Timaya,” over his alleged involvement in a series of motorcycle-assisted robberies targeting Point-of-Sale (POS) operators and other unsuspecting victims in Awka, the State capital. The arrest forms part of the Command’s sustained intelligence-led efforts to track down criminal elements involved in motorcycle-enabled robberies and other related offences across the State. During the operation, police operatives recovered one motorcycle, one axe, one cutlass, and other incriminating items suspected to be connected to the alleged criminal activities. The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue to establ...

Benue seals two schools over forced textbook purchases The Benue State Government has sealed Orenda and Opal Schools over alleged violations of its textbook policy and complaints that pupils were victimised for failing to buy prescribed books directly from the schools. The Benue Education Quality Assurance and Examinations Board said the action followed petitions from parents and the failure of the school proprietor and administrators to honour an invitation to address the complaints. The board’s Executive Secretary, Dr Terna Francis, led officials of its Directorate of Enforcement and Compliance to the schools, where a court order authorising the sealing of the premises was served on the proprietor before the facilities were locked. According to a statement issued by the board’s Information Officer, Jeffrey Adzam, on Thursday, the government’s policy allows parents to reuse textbooks previously purchased for older children. “Parents are also permitted to obtain textbook lists from sch...

 PRESS STATEMENT IMO CP ORDERS INVESTIGATION INTO ALLEGED EXTORTION BY TRAFFIC WARDEN, TWO CIVIL GUARD PERSONNEL IN OWERRI VIRAL VIDEO The Imo State Police Command is aware of a viral video in which a police traffic warden and two personnel of the State Civil Guard Corps were captured harassing and extorting a motorist allegedly driving without a driver’s licence in Owerri on October 8, 2026. The Command strongly condemns the conduct depicted in the video, describing it as unacceptable and contrary to the standards of discipline and integrity expected of law enforcement personnel. The police officer involved has been identified as Inspector Chinewe Ejiogu, attached to the Shell Camp Divisional Police Headquarters, while the two State Civil Guard Corps personnel have been identified as Mr Kelechi Nzediagwu and Mr Onyedikachi Chibuike. They are currently detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID). Consequently, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aud...

 PRESS RELEASE ABIA POLICE COMMAND APPREHENDS SUSPECTED CURRENCY COUNTERFEITER RECOVERS EXHIBITS SUSPECT 1.John Paul, male, 40 years old. EXHIBITS RECOVERED 1.Seven (7) bundles of counterfeit ₦200 notes. FACTS OF THE CASE 1.Leveraging on actionable intelligence, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Abia State Police Command raided a hideout within Obikabia community in Aba, where some criminal elements were engaged in the production of counterfeit Nigerian currency. 2.During the operation, the above mentioned suspect, was apprehended, while seven (7) bundles of counterfeit ₦200 notes were recovered as exhibits. Investigation is ongoing, as efforts are in place to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate. 3.The Commissioner of Police, Abia State Command, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc(+), mnips, JP, reiterates the Command’s unwavering commitment to combating criminal activities and ensuring the safety and security of residents across the state. He emphasizes tha...