By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says the military eliminated no fewer than 6,880 terrorists and other criminals and apprehended 6,970 others from January till date. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this while giving an update on the operations of the military in 2023 on FridayContinue Reading
By Suleiman Shehu The Police Command in Oyo State has arrested no fewer than 207 armed robbery suspects and recovered 50 vehicles from January to December. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, SP Adewale Osifeso, said this while briefing newsmen at the command’s headquarters, Eleyele, Ibadan, onContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, has charged newly promoted senior officers of the Nigerian Navy to intensify efforts towards curbing oil theft and maritime crimes in the nation’s domain. Ogalla, who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Rear Adm.Continue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has issued operational licences to 93 Private Guard Companies (PGCs) in 2023, as part of efforts to strengthen national security. The NSCDC Commandant General (CG), Ahmed Audi, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN)Continue Reading
By Amen Gajira Gunmen, who kidnapped retired Rev. Filibus Bamai of ECWA Church, Matuak Rimi, in Moro’a Chiefdom of Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State, have demanded N1 million ransom for his release. A source close to the church disclosed this in Manchok on Tuesday. The source saidContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has said that the the prospect of a safe and secured Nigeria is in sight, as long as the Armed Forces of Nigeria continue to collectively keep their ‘eyes on the ball’ in getting the jobContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has charged newly promoted military officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces to end insecurity in the country. Matawalle gave the charge in his congratulatory message signed by Mr Henshaw Ogubike, Director, Press and Public Relations, Ministry of Defence,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has lauded troops of Nigerian Army and commended them for their unwavering dedication and sacrifice in ensuring safety and security of Nigeria’s territorial integrity. This is contained in his Christmas message by the Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen.Continue Reading
By Aderogba George Global Initiative for Leadership Success (GILS), an NGO, has cautioned critics of the accidental bombing at Tudun Biri community in Kaduna State not to dampen the morale of the Nigerian Military. This is contained in a statement jointly issued in Abuja on Friday by its Chairman ofContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Air Force Council (AFC) has approved the promotion of the Director, Public Relations and Information of NAF, Edward Gabkwet, and 38 other senior officers to the ranks of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) and Air Commodore. The Deputy Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Group Capt. KabiruContinue Reading
