Experts Urge School Verification, Budget Transparency
Guests on Standpoint, a programme on Emirate Radio 98.5 FM anchored by Bukola Omoshewo, have called on parents to play a more active role in verifying educational institutions before enrolling their children, following concerns over an institution allegedly affiliated with an American university. The discussion was prompted by a recent operation by the Nigeria Security […]
NSCDC Kwara Handles 100 Gender-Based Violence Cases
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it handled more than 100 gender-related cases between January and June 2026, recording significant progress in tackling gender-based violence and protecting vulnerable persons across the state. Speaking during a media briefing at the command headquarters in Ilorin on Tuesday, State Commandant […]
NSCDC Foils Pipeline Vandalism Attempt in Edo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) says its operatives have foiled an attempt to vandalize a pipeline and recovered equipment allegedly used by the suspects in Obazagbon Community, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. In a statement issued on Friday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Ogbebor Efosa, said the operation was […]
Osun APC Candidate Hails Oyo Abductees’ Rescue
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the forthcoming Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has praised President Bola Tinubu and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu for the rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oyo State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Head of the Media and Publicity Committee […]
Igboho Awaits FG Approval for Security Network
Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Adeyemo, says he is awaiting approval from the Federal Government to begin operations aimed at tackling insecurity in the South-West. Igboho stated that his proposed security outfit, the Iru Ekun Security Network, is fully prepared to assist in flushing out terrorists, kidnappers, and other criminal groups operating in forests across the […]
INEC Credits ICPC, NSCDC for Curbing Vote Buying
The Osun State Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Oluwatoyin Babalola, has credited the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for progress made in tackling vote buying and election-related violence in the state. Babalola made the remarks during courtesy […]
NSCDC Seeks Help to Identify Hearing-Impaired Girl Found in Osogbo
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Osun State has taken custody of a teenage girl found wandering in Osogbo, appealing to the public for help in identifying her family. In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Kehinde Adeleke, the command said the girl—estimated to be between 15 and 16 years old—was discovered […]
Ogun Police Strengthen Security Agency Collaboration
The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, has held a series of strategic meetings with key security agencies in the state to strengthen inter-agency cooperation and improve coordinated responses to security challenges. The engagements, which took place on April 21, were disclosed in a statement released Tuesday via the official platform of the Ogun […]
NSCDC Arrests 20 Foreign Nationals in Kano Over Security Concerns
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has detained 20 foreign nationals in Kano State following concerns over their entry and activities, the corps confirmed on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Kano State Command, the suspects were apprehended in the Danbare area of Kumbotso Local Government Area during a security operation prompted […]
NSCDC Deploys 2,280 Personnel for Safe Easter in Kwara
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has deployed 2,280 personnel across all 16 local government areas of Kwara State to ensure security during the Easter festivities, the commandant announced on Thursday. Bala Bawa Bodinga said the deployment aims to prevent disruptions of law and order and deter mischief-makers from causing public disturbances during […]
