EFCC returns vehicles, money to Canadian Police
2024-09-08
EFCC hands over 53 vehicles, $180,300 to Canadian PoliceContinue Reading
Counter-terrorism centre, NAFDAC sign MoU on terrorism prevention
2024-09-06
The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on prevention of violent extremism and terrorism.Continue Reading
FRSC: Making giant strides under Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed
2024-09-04
Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Malam Shehu Mohammed FRSC: Making giant strides under Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed By Ibironke Ariyo, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) On assuming office as the Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) on May 29, ShehuContinue Reading
VP Shettima backs NAN Sahel security lecture
2024-09-02
By Salisu Sani-Idris Vice-President Kashim Shettima on Monday called for wider support for the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) upcoming international lecture on insecurity in the Sahel. Shettima stated this when he granted an audience to the leadership of NAN led by its Managing Director, Malam Ali Muhammad Ali, atContinue Reading
Arewa Forum lauds CDS’ peace, security initiatives
2024-09-01
By Ezra Musa The Arewa Concerned Citizens Forum (ACCF), has commended the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, for the efforts to strengthen peace and security in the country. The forum gave the commendation in a statement issued in Kaduna on Sunday. The statement was signed by the co-foundersContinue Reading
$1m fraud: EFCC nabs suspected syndicate impersonating Olukoyede
2024-08-30
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended a four-man syndicate for allegedly impersonating and blackmailing its Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, in a one million dollars fraud. The EFCC Spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the suspects wereContinue Reading
Abubakar urges stakeholders to address barriers limiting women in military
2024-08-30
Former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, has urged stakeholders to address the barriers and biases limiting women’s participation in the military.Continue Reading
Tinubu appoints new NIA, DSS chiefs
2024-08-26
By Salif Atojoko President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of new Directors-General for the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and the Department of State Services (DSS). According to a statement on Monday by Ajuri Ngelale, the President’s spokesman, Amb. Mohammed Mohammed has been appointed as the new D-GContinue Reading
Why local defence production remains low in Nigeria– Balogun
2024-08-26
By Sumaila Ogbaje The failure of Nigeria to use the capacity of its Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) in 60 years has hampered the nations journey into self-sufficiency in defence capabilities. This position was made known by the Chairman, Equipment and Protective Applications Nigerian Limited (EPAIL), KolaContinue Reading
Nigeria getting it right in defence capabilities– Expert
2024-08-26
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chairman, Equipment and Protective Applications Nigerian Limited (EPAIL), Kola Balogun, says the rising of local players in Nigeria’s defence industries, will be a game changer in enhancing its military’s fighting power. Balogun, who is also the Secretary, Defense Industrial Association of Nigeria (DIAN), saidContinue Reading
