Army absolves serving general of corruption allegation

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army on Wednesday in Abuja dismissed as false and malicious, allegations that its Chief of Logistics, Maj.-Gen. Erema Ajerejola, acquired a million-dollar property in the U.S. with proceeds from contract scams. Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, stated that the allegation in online mediaContinue Reading

“We’ll end insurgency, terrorism simultaneously,” –  Defence minister

By Femi Ogunshola The Ministry of Defence intends to use its 2023 supplementary budget and part of its 2024 budget to end insurgency and terrorism simultaneously, the minister, Alhaji Abubakar Badaru, said in Abuja on Wednesday. “The purpose of the 2023 additional budget is to have simultaneous operations in allContinue Reading

By Ibrahim Kado A 22-year-old girl, Florence Vandi, has reportedly committed suicide at Viniklang community in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa. Vandi is believed to have consumed a poisonous substance locally called “Otapiyapiya”. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the police spokesman in Adamawa confirmed the development in a statement on WednesdayContinue Reading

Sanwo-Olu promises 300 vehicles to security agencies

  By Florence Onuegbu Dr Abdurrazaq Balogun, the Executive Secretary Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), says the state requires over N10 billion annually for five years to significantly transform the operations of the security architecture. Balogun said this during the 17th Annual Town Hall Meeting On Security With TheContinue Reading

Fighting corruption requires collective efforts – NDC Commandant

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commandant, National Defence College (NDC), Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu, has called for collective efforts of all Nigerians and institutions in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Olotu made the call at a seminar titled; “The Cycle of Corruption: Ripple Effects and Remedies”, organised by the CentreContinue Reading