By Ibironke Ariyo The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has blamed the detention of minors in adult custodial centres on systemic failures at the state level, including the collapse of juvenile remand homes across the country. Timothy Dabit, Head of Welfare Department, NCoS, disclosed this in Abuja, during the third publicContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Commissioner of Police (CP) in Imo, Mr Aboki Danjuma, on Monday, decorated the Commander, Anti-kidnapping Unit of the command, otherwise called Tiger Base, Oladimeji Adeyeyiwa, as an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the decoration followed Adeyeyiwa’s recentContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has approved further extension of ‘’grace period’’ for the enforcement of tinted glass permit to Oct. 2. The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, announced this in a statement in Abuja on Monday. He said the approval followedContinue Reading
Mapping By Ibironke Ariyo The Independent Investigative Panel on Alleged Corruption, Abuse of Power, Torture, and Other Inhumane Treatment by the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), has directed a nationwide mapping of juvenile correctional facilities. The panel also ordered submission of a comprehensive status report to the National Assembly. Dr UjuContinue Reading
Recruitment By Kelechi Ogunleye The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has revealed that a total of 1.91 million job seekers has applied for various positions in the paramilitary agencies in the current exercise. This was revealed in a data made available on the board’s recruitment website,Continue Reading
Examination By Mohammad Tijjani No fewer than 260 Army middle cadre officers are sitting for the Senior Staff Course Qualifying Examination 2025. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the examination is a significant milestone for the officers in the Nigerian Army. NAN also reports that the examination isContinue Reading
Terrorists By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says it has recorded major operational successes in recent operations, killing a notorious terrorist commander, identified as Amirul Fiya, also known as Abu Nazir and others. The acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Apollonia Anele, in a statement said the troops also apprehendedContinue Reading
By Muhammad Lawal Gov. Nasir Idris of Kebbi has appealed to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to establish a base in the state to effectively tackle security challenges bedevilling the area. He made the plea while receiving the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar on aContinue Reading
By Mustapha Yauri The National Assembly has intensified plans to ease the smooth transition of the Military-Focused Schools’ graduates into the Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the development is part of strategy to enhance the combat strength of the armed forces. The fourContinue Reading
By Muftau Ogunyemi The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Ondo State Sector Command, has reiterated its commitment to arrest any motorcyclist riding on highways without crash helmets in the state. Dr Samuel Ibitoye, FRSC State Sector Commander, gave the warning while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) inContinue Reading
