Terrorists By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says its troops apprehended 11 terrorists’ logistics suppliers and rescued nine kidnapped victims in nationwide operations in 48 hours. A credible source at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja that troops also seized 114 livestock, recoveredContinue Reading
Training By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigerian Army Headquarters, Garrison, has trained 174 personnel of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) FCT Command on the use of modern security tools. The one-week training exercise was themed “Enhancing Tactical Efficiency Through Modern Security Tools”. Addressing the trainees on Monday inContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has revived its Annual Lecture Series after an eight-year break, aiming to enhance partnerships and promote global best practices in road safety management across Nigeria. At the 8th edition held Wednesday in Abuja, the Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, described theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces of Nigeria to deploy advanced hardware and surveillance systems in Katsina State to counter rising attacks on civilians by bandits. The president gave the directive during a meeting with Katsina leaders, led by Gov. Dikko Radda, at theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje/EricJames Ochigbo The Steering Committee of the Partnership Against Violent Extremism (PAVE) Network has called for stronger collaboration among stakeholders to curb violent extremism and build resilience across Nigeria. Chairman of the committee, Mr Jaye Gaskia, made the call on Monday in Abuja, at the opening of aContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Former Commandant, Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA), retired Maj.-Gen. Patrick Akpa, has urged officers of the Short Service Course 33 to sustain brotherhood forged in service and prepare deliberately for post-retirement life. Akpa gave the advice on Saturday night at the inaugural reunion dinner of SSC 33 toContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has reiterated its commitment to the safety and wellbeing of Nigerian students and all road users. The FRSC gave the assurance following a strategic meeting with the leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). This is contained in aContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has called on young Nigerians to take up the role of champions in promoting safe and legal migration within their communities. Mrs Aisha Braimah, UNODC National Project Officer, made the call at a workshop in Abuja on WednesdayContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have entered into a strategic partnership to curb economic sabotage and reduce road traffic crashes (RTCs) in the country. The agreement was made when the FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed led hisContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing emerging technology-driven terrorism threats in partnership with the European Union (EU), the United Nations (UN) and Interpol. The National Coordinator, National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, reteirated this on Monday in AbujaContinue Reading
