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EFCC arrests 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Enugu

On: May 4, 2023

By Sumaila Ogbaje The operatives of the Economic and Finance Crime Commission (EFCC) have arrested 18 suspected internet fraudsters in different locations within Enugu. The EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement in Abuja on Tuesday. According to him, the suspects include one Chigozie Philips, founder of HolyContinue Reading

NAF@59: 1000 Bayelsa residents benefit from NAF medical outreach

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje As part of activities to commemorate its 59th Anniversary, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Tuesday, conducted medical outreach to over 1000 women, children and elderly persons in Biseni Local Government Area of Bayelsa. The Public Relations Officer, NAF Mobility Command, Sqn.Ldr. Olayinka Lawal, made thisContinue Reading

Buhari inaugurates advanced defence communications infrastructure

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 3, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, inaugurated an advanced communication infrastructure, code maned, ‘Giwa 2 Project’ for the operations of the Armed Forces of Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the project is a secured and dedicated communication domain that provides real-time audio andContinue Reading

Nigerian army moves to support FG’s food security policy

By: isaac aregbesola

On: May 2, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army says it has taken steps to boost poultry and other agricultural activities as part of effort to key into the Federal Government’s food security policy. The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, said this on Tuesday in Abuja, at the opening ofContinue Reading

Troops eliminate 3 bandits, recover weapons in Zamfara

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 30, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of Operation Hadarin Daji on Sunday neutralised three bandits in an ambush at Anka-Dan Kapani crossing in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Musa Danmadami, made this known in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Danmadami said the troopsContinue Reading

Insecurity: Elders forum agrees with Buhari on military’s performance

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 29, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Elders Forum (NEF) has agreed with President Muhammadu Buhari on the performance of the Armed forces in the fight against insurgency and other security challenges since 2015. Buhari has during the Nigerian Army Trooping and Presentation of Colours Parade 2023 on Thursday, said thatContinue Reading

Buhari extends tenure of CG Nigeria Immigration Service

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 29, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Ibironke Ariyo President Muhammad Buhari has approved the extension of the tenure of the Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration service (NIS), Mr Isah Jere. A statement issued in Abuja on Friday by NIS Spokesman, Mr Tony Akuneme, said Jere would remain in office till May 29. Akuneme said that theContinue Reading

FG lauds Peace Corps for maintaining peace culture in schools

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 29, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Angela Atabo The Federal Government has commended the Peace Corps of Nigeria (PCN) maintaining and inculcating peace culture in schools. Mr Victor Opeyemi, Principal Executive Officer, Special Duties in the Ministry of Education, gave the commendation when he led a delegation from the ministry on a visit to theContinue Reading

Defence Ministry presents N2.6bn cheque to families of 804 deceased officers, men

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 29, 2023

In: Defence/Security

The Minister of Defence, retired Maj.-Gen. Bashir Magashi, presenting cheque to one of the beneficiaries on Friday in Abuja. By Deborah Coker The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Friday presented cheques totaling N2,597,744,287.00 to families of 804 deceased officers and men of the Armed Forces. The News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

NAF inaugurates operations support facilities, wings additional 6 pilots

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 28, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force has inaugurated operations support facilities and winged six additional pilots on the A-29 Super Tucano (A-29ST) aircraft. The Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ayodele Famuyiwa, made this known in a statement on Friday in Abuja. Famuyiwa said theContinue Reading

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