The Unity Advocacy Group (UAG), says President Bola Tinubu’s position on the security situation in the country in his nationwide broadcast has passed a vote of confidence on the Armed Forces of Nigeria.Continue Reading
By Monday Ijeh Some Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called on Nigerians to support security agencies and President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, to enable the government deliver on its promises in 2024. The Coalition for Peace In Nigeria (COPIN) and the Iconoclast Media made the call in a jointContinue Reading
By Deborah Coker The Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Matawalle, has charged the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade to aim at greatness and excellence in the discharge of their duties. Matawalle gave the charge in his remarks as the Special Guest of Honour at the Guards Brigade West AfricanContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has charged the newly decorated Brigadier Generals to be prepared for higher responsibilities while seeing their elevation as reward for hard work and diligence.Continue Reading
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Friday said it arrested 571 suspected vandals and destroyed 71 illegal refineries nationwide within the last 12 months. NSCDC’s Commandant General (CG), Ahmed Audi, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja.Continue Reading
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
