The Chairman of the Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN), Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Alaya, has called for sustained efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s local defence industry capabilities in order to enhance national security and reduce dependence on foreign military hardware.Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh The Presidency has dismissed what it described as needless controversy surrounding the reported killing of Abu-Bilal Al-Manuki, a senior commander of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok or Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, was reportedly neutralised during a recent joint military operation involving NigerianContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that a joint military operation between Nigeria and the United States led to the elimination of ISIS senior leader, Abu Bilal Al-Manuki, also known as Abu-Mainok. Tinubu disclosed this in a statement personally signed on Saturday, describing the operation as a majorContinue Reading
EFCC denies alleged assault, arrest of UUTH staff, orders investigationContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has concluded plans to demolish illegal structures and settlements being used as hideous by suspected criminals. Dr Peter Olumuji, the Secretary, FCT Command and Control Centre, disclosed this on Friday during an enforcement operation in Wassa, a satellite community in theContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army has pledged to sustain and strengthen its physical fitness and sports development programmes across formations, in spite of increasing operational demands across the countryContinue Reading
The Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN) has moved to end the country’s dependence on foreign defence equipment, unveiling a new strategy to boost local production and strengthen national securityContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The joint security task force, Operation Sweep FCT, has renewed commitments to intensify coordinated operations aimed at ridding the territory and surrounding communities of criminal elements. Commissioner of Police in FCT, Ahmed Sanusi, who is leading the operation, said this after the reactivation of the exercise onContinue Reading
By Tiamiyu Prudence Arobani Nigeria has canvassed global support for the proposed State Police, saying the initiative will improve public trust, boost accountability and enhance internal security nationwide. Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amb. Jimoh Ibrahim, stated this while hosting UN Police Advisers in New York. Ibrahim said PresidentContinue Reading
By Rita Iliya Former Inspector-General of Police, Mr Mike Okiro, has urged Nigerians to put aside their religious differences and embrace national unity. Okiro made the call on Thursday in Minna, Niger at the inauguration of a renovated Juma’at Mosque by the Sir Mike Okiro foundation at the Police SecondaryContinue Reading
