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Army denies forceful eviction of retired officer

On: April 13, 2023

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army (NA) has dismissed as misleading, reports in a section of the media that soldiers invaded the Enugu residence of a retired army officer and evicted his family. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Thursday, said the storyContinue Reading

PSC investigates bribe for promotion allegations

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 13, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Police Service Commission (PSC) has set up a committee to investigate a report published by an online medium that police officers pay up to 10,000 dollars bribe to get promotion. The Head, Press and Public Relations of PSC, Mr Ikechukwu Ani, said this in a statementContinue Reading

I-GP meets predecessors on better policing

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 13, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Baba, has met with the Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Ex-IGP Solomon Arase, and retired I-GPs in Abuja to strategise on achieving better policing in Nigeria. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement on Thursday said theContinue Reading

Nigerian army moves to enhance capacity of officers in military diplomacy

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 12, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Army on Wednesday commenced a three-day capacity building workshop on Protocol and Liaison Duties to enhance the capacity of officers in protocol and liaison functions as well as military diplomacy. The workshop with the theme, “Enhancing the Nigerian Army Protocol and Liaison Capability forContinue Reading

Gov. Lalong, Tallen honour late Air Force spokesman

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 12, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje Gov. Simon Lalong of Plateau State, and the Minister of Women Affairs, Pauline Tallen, on Tuesday extolled the virtues of the late former spokesperson of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Commodore Wapkerem Maigida. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that the late senior officer reportedlyContinue Reading

NGO calls for collaboration to defeat sexual offences, crime

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: April 11, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Deborah Akpede A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mirabel Centre, has called on Nigerians to join hands to end sexual violence. In a statement issued in Ikeja on Monday, the NGO urged Nigerians to support survivors by creating a safe and inclusive environment for them to speak out, so that theContinue Reading

NAPTIP, Devatop seek media partnership to curb human trafficking

By: Vivian Ihechu

On: April 11, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Clara Egbogota The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has sought the partnership of journalists to curb human trafficking and expose perpetrators of the act. Mr Nduka Nwanwenne, Zonal Commander, made the appeal on Monday at a two-day training on Countering TraffickingContinue Reading

Cyber security expert hails military leadership over ongoing operations

By: isaac aregbesola

On: April 10, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Sumaila Ogbaje Prof. Ojo Ademola, Nigeria’s First Professor of Cyber Security and Information Technology Management, has hailed the current leadership of the Armed Forces of Nigeria for their professionalism in the ongoing operations. Adomola said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. He said the Chief ofContinue Reading

37 convicted for drug peddling in Kano – NDLEA

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: April 10, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Ramatu Garba The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Kano State, said it had secured the conviction of 37 drug peddlers and users between January and March. The State Commander of the Agency, Mr Abubakar Idris-Ahmad told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Kano on Monday, thatContinue Reading

Defence College provost backs call for drug test on public office holders

By: Salisu Sani Idris

On: April 9, 2023

In: Defence/Security

By Salisu Sani-Idris Prof. Adam Ahmed, the Provost of National Defence College, Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, has backed the call for drug test for all public office holders in the country. Ahmed made his position known while answering questions from newsmen at the 6th Annual Ramadan lecture seriesContinue Reading

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