By Angela Atabo The West African Youth Protection and Advocacy Network (WAYPAN) has called on the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to initiate reforms strengthening human and civil rights within Nigeria’s police system. Rafiu Lawal, WAYPAN’s Regional Coordinator, told journalists on Thursday in Abuja that Disu’s appointment presentedContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has clarified that its substantive drug trafficking case against suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, remains active and is scheduled to continue in court on March 16. The agency said the case will resume before Justice Emeka Nwite ofContinue Reading
The Nigerian Army has taken delivery of 15 locally manufactured All-Terrain Combat Vehicles, codenamed ”Vanquisher”, to boost operational efficiency and troop mobility in challenging terrains.Continue Reading
UNIUYO MFB inaugurates WashLoan for safe water, hygieneContinue Reading
Navy By Ehigimetor Igbaugba The Eastern Naval Command (ENC) of the Nigerian Navy on Wednesday conducted a harbour defence simulation training exercise to consolidate troops’ readiness to respond to harbour threats. The exercise, which was flagged off by the Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), ENC, Rear Admiral Chidozie Okehie, was conductedContinue Reading
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has charged troops of the 4 Special Forces Command to intensify high-impact operations to decisively defeat terrorists and insurgents across the country.Continue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has expressed concern over declining discipline and professionalism among field commands. Addressing officers and men of the FRSC Sector Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), on Tuesday in Abuja, Mohammed warned that misconduct and abuseContinue Reading
Crashes By Lucy Osuizigbo-Okechukwu The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Anambra State Command, says it will increase patrol at black spots, following spate of accidents along the Agulu Lake axis, recording 11 deaths within one month. The Sector Commander, Mrs Bridget Asekhauno, said this on Tuesday, while leading a jointContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai The Risk Managers Society of Nigeria (RIMSON) has outlined possible impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East on Nigeria and its economy. The United States and Israel had on Saturday, launched a large-scale offensive against Iran, sparking a regional escalation. RIMSON President, Dr Abbas Idriss,Continue Reading
By Philip Yatai Executive Committee of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has approved the award of a N1.1 billion contract for emergency procurement of communication gadgets and other equipment for security agencies in the FCT. Mr Musa Onsachi, FCTA Director of Procurement disclosed this at the end of theContinue Reading
