Army confirms rescuing 21 passengers abducted by bandits in Kogi

By Stephen Adeleye Troops of 12 Brigade Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other hybrid forces, on Thursday rescued 21 passengers abducted by bandits along highways in Kogi. The 12 Brigade’s spokesperson, Lt. Hassan Abdullahi, confirmed the rescue to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lokoja. Abdullahi saidContinue Reading

Tinubu commits to stronger national security at North-West summit in Kaduna

By Hussaina Yakubu President Bola Tinubu is fully commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and restoring stability across the country, particularly in the North-West, the Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru, said on Saturday. Badaru delivered the president’s goodwill message at the North-West Zonal Security Summit in Kaduna, organised by theContinue Reading

Rebellion, insubordination not allowed in NCoS – retired Controller advises officers

By Suleiman Shehu Mr Ayoola Opadeji, a newly retired Controller of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Oyo State Command, has advised officers to continue upholding the service’s ethics and core values. Opadeji advised during his retirement and pulling-out parade ceremony, organised in his honour by the state command in Ibadan.Continue Reading

DICON, DMG Events set to unlock African defence industries’ capabilities

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) and DMG Events say the upcoming Africa International Defence Exhibition (AFRIDEX) 2026 will unlock new defence-industrial opportunities across the continent. The Director-General of DICON, Maj.-Gen. Babatunde Alaya, and President of DMG, Christopher Hudson, made this known while briefing newsmen onContinue Reading

Nigeria committed to boosting local production of defence equipment — Matawalle

By Sumaila Ogbaje Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, says the Federal Government is intensifying efforts to strengthen the local production of defence equipment as part of measures to enhance national security and self-reliance. Matawalle said this in Abuja during a news briefing on the African International Defence ExhibitionContinue Reading