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SECURITY

Edo Security Corps arrests 21yr-old over alleged abduction of 4yr-old

BENIN CITY: The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 21-year-old man, ThankGod Destiny, over the alleged abduction of a four-year-old boy at Ikpoba Hill, Benin City, Edo State. The Deputy Co …

Kidnapping-for-ransom: When the media become accomplices

By The Nigerian Observer

January 08, 2026

Oshiomhole condemns killing of AAU graduate in Auchi, demands rescue of abducted doctor

By The Nigerian Observer

January 08, 2026

Army deploys resources, leverages tech to tackle security threats- COAS

By The Nigerian Observer

January 07, 2026

Nursing mother, child abducted in Ondo

By The Nigerian Observer

January 07, 2026

Airport Police Arrest Romance Fraud Suspect Over N1bn Scam

By The Nigerian Observer

January 06, 2026

Edo kidnapping: younger brother killed, doctor remains in captivity

Troops arrest associate of notorious criminal kingpin, John Ngata in Takum

Army rescues 13, recovers 27 bodies in Nguru boat mishap

Tinubu orders security agencies to hunt down terrorists behind Niger attack

Gunmen kidnap medical doctor, brother in Edo

NDLEA intercepts illicit drugs in coffee sachets, detains 22 Indians

Air strike kills 23 fleeing bandits after Kano attack

Outcry as cultist arrest lands Edo Police officers In cell

Major cocaine bust: Customs, NDLEA intercept foreign vessel at Apapa port

Troops rescue 5 kidnap victims in Kogi forest, recover bodies

Court orders arrest of Ondo Commissioner for allegedly assaulting magistrate

Oba of Benin disowns assault on Pedro Obaseki, urges youths to uphold rule of law

Edo CP decorates 42 newly promoted officers with new ranks, leads security review

Troops apprehend suspected suicide bomber, IEDs dealer in Borno

Insecurity: Group cautions against over reliance on military action

U.S-led airstrikes neutralised Sokoto terror camps - Nigerian Army

Troops neutralise 80 terrorists, rescue 34 victims in multi-state operations

NDLEA arrests ex-convict, 3 others over UK-bound cocaine consignments

Okpebholo's anti-cultism war prevails

Forest Guards: FG graduates 7,000 to strengthen internal security architecture

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SPORTS

Sports Commission Boss Says Sports Provides Platform For Advocacy, Unity And Social Change

March 25, 2026 at 06:00 AM

OBSERVER CARTOON

Sustaining the Crackdown on Edo’s Revenue Predators

August 11, 2025 at 10:05 AM

Edo Security Corps arrests 21yr-old over alleged abduction of 4yr-old

Kidnapping-for-ransom: When the media become accomplices

Oshiomhole condemns killing of AAU graduate in Auchi, demands rescue of abducted doctor

Army deploys resources, leverages tech to tackle security threats- COAS

Nursing mother, child abducted in Ondo

Airport Police Arrest Romance Fraud Suspect Over N1bn Scam

Edo kidnapping: younger brother killed, doctor remains in captivity

Troops arrest associate of notorious criminal kingpin, John Ngata in Takum

Army rescues 13, recovers 27 bodies in Nguru boat mishap

Tinubu orders security agencies to hunt down terrorists behind Niger attack

Gunmen kidnap medical doctor, brother in Edo

NDLEA intercepts illicit drugs in coffee sachets, detains 22 Indians

Air strike kills 23 fleeing bandits after Kano attack

Outcry as cultist arrest lands Edo Police officers In cell

Major cocaine bust: Customs, NDLEA intercept foreign vessel at Apapa port

Troops rescue 5 kidnap victims in Kogi forest, recover bodies

Court orders arrest of Ondo Commissioner for allegedly assaulting magistrate

Oba of Benin disowns assault on Pedro Obaseki, urges youths to uphold rule of law

Edo CP decorates 42 newly promoted officers with new ranks, leads security review

Troops apprehend suspected suicide bomber, IEDs dealer in Borno

Insecurity: Group cautions against over reliance on military action

U.S-led airstrikes neutralised Sokoto terror camps - Nigerian Army

Troops neutralise 80 terrorists, rescue 34 victims in multi-state operations

NDLEA arrests ex-convict, 3 others over UK-bound cocaine consignments

Okpebholo's anti-cultism war prevails

Forest Guards: FG graduates 7,000 to strengthen internal security architecture

Sports Commission Boss Says Sports Provides Platform For Advocacy, Unity And Social Change

Sustaining the Crackdown on Edo’s Revenue Predators

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