By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of Defence of the Russian Federation, Andrey Belousov, has expressed the preparedness of Russia to provide the necessary military assistance to the Armed Forces of Nigeria. Belousov gave the assurance when the Chief of Defence Staff of Nigeria (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, paid him aContinue Reading
By Obinna Unaeze The Nzuko Odinani Welfare Association (a body of traditionalists) in Anambra has promised to expose traditional medicine practitioners, who allegedly specialise in preparing charms for criminals and other unlawful traditional and cultural practices. The association also promised to assist security agencies to flush out the bad eggsContinue Reading
By Patience Aliyu The 19 Northern governors, in collaboration with Chairmen of the Northern States Traditional Rulers Council, have called for accelerated action in tackling the region’s security challenges. The northern leaders made the call in a six-point communique issued at the end of a meeting at the instance ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Deputy Commander-General (Intelligence), Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Dr John Metchie, has said the organisation has capacity to plug the gap in Nigeria’s security architecture. Metchie stated this at the end of the training of Intelligence, Surveillance and Provost personnel of the NFSS on Saturday inContinue Reading
By Oladapo Udom The ORBANGAME Express 2025 will focus on curbing small arms trafficking and enhancing maritime security in the Gulf of Guinea (GoG), says the Nigerian Navy. Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Adm. Micheal Oamen, representing the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, launched theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla has inaugurated an integrated solar-powered motorised industrial borehole at Bayan Waya Community in Kontagora Local Government Area of Niger. Speaking at the event on Thursday, Ogalla said the water project was one of his Special Intervention QuickContinue Reading
By Peter Okolie The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, on Thursday inaugurated a block of 30-room transit accommodation for airmen of the Nigeria Air Force (NAF) at Owerri, the Imo capital. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the facility is located at theContinue Reading
By Desmond Ejibas The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has urged Nigerians, particularly youths from the South-West and South-East regions, to consider joining the nation’s armed forces to promote national unity and inclusivity. Group Capt. Abdulafeez Opaleye, Commander of the 115 Operations Group, NAF Port Harcourt, made the appeal on TuesdayContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, is participating in a high-level security meeting with a leading Chinese manufacturer of advanced anti-terrorism and high-tech defence equipment. This was disclosed by Jeff Promise, on behalf of the Director of Information and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence.Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has called for development of effective mechanisms to enhance the ability to prevent and counter the use of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) by terrorist groups in West Africa. Ribadu made the call at the opening of the Stakeholders meetingContinue Reading
