By Yakubu Uba Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has presented N10m relief package to soldiers wounded in the ongoing fight against insurgents in the state. The package was presented to General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Maiduguri, Maj.-Gen. Peter Malla by the Borno Commissioner of Information and Security,Continue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Calabar, on Friday emerged overall winner of the 82 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency competition 2023. The five-day event which started on Monday was hosted by the 14 Brigade, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, Ohafia, Abia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Godspeed Leadership and Mentorship Development Initiative (GLEMDI) has called on the Federal Government to revitalise and fund the Man O’ War for intelligence gathering to support the fight against insecurity. Mr Habila Kayit, Executive Director, GLEMDI, made the call in a statement on Friday. The NewsContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have pledged to join forces in tackling illegal mining activities in Ekiti, Oyo and Osun States. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. The statementContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja The suspects according to him are: Godwin Ogbonna, Bright Chidozie,Continue Reading
Gov. Seyi Makinde By Monday Ijeh Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State would on Aug. 21 host a retreat, organised by the Committee of Retired Inspectors-General of Police (I-Gs) in Ibadan. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Police Service Commission (PSC) said thisContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The Police in Jigawa have arrested a 50-year-old man for alleged murder of his four-year-old stepson in Roni Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesman in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, said in Dutse on Friday that the suspect was arrested on Aug. 8. ShiisuContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Alumni Association of the National Institute (AANI) has commiserated with the Nigerian military over recent tragedies in which some soldiers died during an operation in Niger. A statement by AANI National Publicity Secretary, retired Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman, on Friday in Abuja, expressed the association’s condolencesContinue Reading
Scholars unveil book in honour of former NDA commandant By Sumaila Ogbaje No fewer than 52 scholars on Thursday, unveiled a book titled, “Warfare Command and Capacity Building” a festschrift in honour of retired Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf, the immediate past Commandant, Nigeria Defence Academy (NDA). The book presentation, which wasContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters says the troops of the Armed Forces of Nigeria had in the last two weeks neutralised 28 terrorists, apprehended 113 and rescued 82 victims in various operations across the country. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said this while briefing newsmenContinue Reading
