The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged security agencies to immediately arrest and prosecute Islamic cleric, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, over alleged hate speech and statements it says could fuel religious tension ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Commission’s Executive
The Forum of State Chairmen of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has formally notified the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, of its intention to stage a nationwide peaceful protest on Friday, July 24, 2026, over the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) alleged failure to implement a Federal High Court judgment concerning the
Nigeria has renewed its commitment to global peacekeeping and multilateral cooperation, with the United Nations and the Nigeria Police Force calling for greater investment in peacebuilding as the world confronts rising conflicts, insecurity and humanitarian crises. The call was made on Wednesday during the commemoration of the 2026 International Day of United Nations
The Nigeria Police Force has extradited a wanted cyber fraud suspect, Samuel Ugberease, popularly known as “Putsammy,” “Putput,” and “Sammy,” to the United States over alleged involvement in online romance scams, wire fraud, and related financial crimes. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid, the extradition






