By Thompson Yamput Mr Miller Dantawaye, Commissioner of Police in Kogi, says strong synergy between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and Nigerian Navy, particularly the Marine Police, will enhance waterways security in Nigeria. The commissioner said this when students of Junior Course 99 (JC 99) of the Nigerian Navy DepartmentContinue Reading
By Chukwuemeka Opara The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Ebonyi Command has warned its personnel, who recently underwent arms training, that it will not tolerate any case of accidental discharge. The State Commandant of the corps, Mr Francis Nnadi, gave the warning in Abakaliki while addressing a guardContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Road Safety Stakeholders and Humanitarian Forum has emphasised the critical role of the judiciary in enforcing traffic laws and sustaining reforms to reduce road traffic crashes in Nigeria. The forum made this known during a courtesy visit to the President, Court of Appeal, Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Wednesday displayed its fighter aircraft, accoutrements and other facilities to the public as ‘Open Day’ activities to commemorate its 61st Anniversary Celebration. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the NAF had announced the ‘Open Day’ as one of theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says the military is more determined than ever to go after all terrorists to restore peace and stability in the country. Musa gave the assurance at the Defence Headquarters Psychological Operations Workshop with the theme “Defence Headquarters InfluenceContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says at 61, it is celebrating years of dedication to duty and unwavering commitment to protecting Nigeria’s sovereignty. Air Commodore Sylvester Eyoma, Chairman, Organising Committee, NAF@61 Celebration/4th International Air Force Forum, said this in Abuja, while briefing newsmen on the activities linedContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) is to revise its policies to better accommodate and empower female drivers across the country. Speaking at the maiden edition of the “Women on Wheels” summit on Tuesday in Abuja, the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, described the initiative asContinue Reading
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
