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
By Oladapo Udom Curbing national security threats such as Illegal Unreported Unregulated Fishing (IUUF) in the maritime domain will improve food security, Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla said on Thursday in Lagos. Ogalla made the declaration at the handover of six Glass Reinforced Plastic Riverine BoatsContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters has provided detail on the soldiers killed in an ambush and the crash of Nigerian Air Force (NAF) MI17 helicopter on Monday in Niger State. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, while briefing newsmen on Thursday, said that a total ofContinue Reading
