By Our Correspondent Lagos, Feb. 28, ’26 (TNZ) President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reappointed Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi as the Commandant-General of the Nigeria Security & Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for a new five-year term. TheNewsZenith reports that the reappointment took effect from Friday, Feb 27, according to a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Jan. 11, ’26 (TNZ) The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos, Mrs Margaret Ochalla, at the weekend ignited the hope of some indigent Lagosians by clearing their medical bills. Thenewszenith reports that Ochalla led members of her management team on a […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Nov. 20, ’25 (TNZ) The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has advocated for an increase in women’s recruitment quota in the Nigeria Police Act (Amendment) Bill from 15 per cent to 30 per cent. It specifically called on the National Assembly to raise the proposed women’s recruitment quota in the Nigeria Police […]
By Our Correspondent Abuja, Nov. 4, ’25 (TNZ) Authorities of the Department of State Services (DSS) has dismissed no fewer than 115 operatives from service due to alleged gross indiscipline. TheNewsZenith reports that the DSS also cautioned the general public to be careful when dealing with anyone claiming to be an operative. It issued the […]
By Our Correspondent Abuja, Oct. 18, ’25 (TNZ) A senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump on Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos, has dismissed the claim of a Christian genocide in Nigeria. TheNewsZenith quotes Boulos as stating that Boko Haram has killed more Muslims in its attacks in the country. Boulos made the remarks […]
By Our Correspondent Lagos, Sept. 23, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, on Monday reiterated its commitment to safeguarding assets that underpin the nation’s safety, stability, and economic well-being. TheNewsZenith reports that the security outfit committed while launching its State-Level Coordination Meeting on the Protection of Critical National […]
By Omolabake Cole Lagos, Sept. 2, ’25 (TNZ) The Federal Operations Unit of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Zone A, Ikeja, has intercepted 4,841 rounds of ammunition and two industrial drones in a coordinated operation across Ogun and Ondo states. TheNewsZenith reports that the Zonal Comptroller, Mohammed Shuaibu, announced the seizures at a press briefing […]
From Our Correspondent Abuja, Aug. 23, ’25 (TNZ) President Bola Tinubu says his administration will prioritise the completion of the permanent site of the National Defense College (NDC) in record time. TheNewsZenith reports that the President emphasised that the college would enhance strategic training for Nigeria and allied nations. Represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, […]
By Omolabake Cole Lagos, July 20, ’25 (TNZ) The Nigeria Customs Service has intercepted 35,535 litres of petrol and other goods worth ₦1.84 billion at several notorious smuggling flashpoints known for fuel diversion. TheNewsZenith reports that the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, confirmed the development during a news briefing at the weekend in Lagos. The news […]
By Muyiwa Adejobi Abuja, July 2, ’25 (TNZ) In a country where encounters with the police often spark anxiety instead of assurance, it’s easy to adopt a hardened belief. Can anything good come out of the Nigeria Police? Much like the ancient scepticism about Nazareth, this doubt has evolved into a common national sentiment, one born […]