By Salif Atojoko Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, has commended President Bola Timubu’s newly proposed forest guard security structure. Ogunwusi gave the commendation when he paid a courtesy visit to the President at his Ikoyi residence in Lagos on Sunday. While speaking with journalists after the visit, theContinue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have called on state governments and relevant stakeholders to collaborate with the troop to curb illegal mining across the nation. The Mining Marshal Commander, Attah Onoja, made the call in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Hamza Suleiman Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has donated N100 million to support wounded soldiers and the families of troops killed in the ongoing counter-insurgency operations in the state. The governor made the donation on Saturday during an Eid-el-Kabir Sallah luncheon jointly hosted by the Chief of Army Staff,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) has taken out key Boko Haram hideouts at Tumbumma Baba and Chiralia in Borno, killing scores of terrorists. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said this on SaturdayContinue Reading
By Obinna Unaeze The Police-led Joint Task Force (JTF) in Anambra has raided a suspected criminal camp in Agulu-Ezechukwu, Aguata Local Government Area, killing one suspect. The operatives recovered suspected stolen items, including an ash-coloured Toyota Sienna (Reg. No. EKY 03 FF), an unregistered white Mazda Hilux, a motorcycle, andContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Drug-Free Arewa Movement (DFAM), has called on Northern leaders to join forces in combating the growing menace of illicit drug trafficking and substance abuse in the region. The Lead Convener of DFAM, Ibrahim Yusuf made the call in his Sallah message to commemorate the 2025 Eid-el-KabirContinue Reading
By Mohammad Tijjani The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says the Nigerian Armed Forces has identified that Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) have very critical roles to play in command and leadership positions. Oluyede stated this at the graduation ceremony of the Warrant Officers AcademyContinue Reading
By Collins Yakubu-Hammer The former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai, has expressed optimism that the security situation in the country would improve in the next two years of President Bola Tinubu. Buratai stated this in an interview with newsmen at the sidelines of the 2025 VONContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede has declared his support for the early voting bill introduced by the Senate for military and security personnel deployed during elections. Oluyede expressed the support of the army for the bill at a meeting with the Chairman, SenateContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has inaugurated 31 combat gunboats to strengthen waterway security in Nigeria. Egbetokun inaugurated the operational 31 state-of-the-art combat gunboats on Thursday at the Maritime Police Command, Lagos. The police boss described the initiative as a symbol of renewed commitment toContinue Reading
