By Yahaya Isah The New Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has urged the paramilitary chiefs under the ministry to discharge their duties in line with the mandates that established them for effective service delivery. The minister gave the advice on assumption of duty on Monday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo addedContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says forgiveness, justice and reconciliation are necessary in forging an enduring peaceful society. Egbetokun said this on Monday in Abuja at the opening of a course on Forgiveness, Justice and Reconciliation. The course was put together by the Institute for PeaceContinue Reading
By Ishaq Zaki Zamfara Patriotic Political Class (ZAMPPOC), a political group, has commended President Bola Tinubu for appointing former governor Bello Matawalle as Minister of State for Defence. The group’s commendation is contained in a statement on Monday in Gusau, by Bilal Shehu and Kabiru Ibrahim, Chairman andContinue Reading
By Yakubu Uba Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has presented N10m relief package to soldiers wounded in the ongoing fight against insurgents in the state. The package was presented to General Officer Commanding (GOC) 7 Division, Maiduguri, Maj.-Gen. Peter Malla by the Borno Commissioner of Information and Security,Continue Reading
By Leonard Okachie The 13 Brigade Nigerian Army, Calabar, on Friday emerged overall winner of the 82 Division Inter-Brigade Combat Proficiency competition 2023. The five-day event which started on Monday was hosted by the 14 Brigade, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, Ohafia, Abia. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports thatContinue Reading
By Angela Atabo The Godspeed Leadership and Mentorship Development Initiative (GLEMDI) has called on the Federal Government to revitalise and fund the Man O’ War for intelligence gathering to support the fight against insecurity. Mr Habila Kayit, Executive Director, GLEMDI, made the call in a statement on Friday. The NewsContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) have pledged to join forces in tackling illegal mining activities in Ekiti, Oyo and Osun States. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. The statementContinue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The operatives of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 28 suspected internet fraudsters in a sting operation in Enugu. EFCC Spokesperson, Wilson Uwujaren, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja The suspects according to him are: Godwin Ogbonna, Bright Chidozie,Continue Reading
Gov. Seyi Makinde By Monday Ijeh Gov. Seyi Makinde of Oyo State would on Aug. 21 host a retreat, organised by the Committee of Retired Inspectors-General of Police (I-Gs) in Ibadan. Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations of the Police Service Commission (PSC) said thisContinue Reading
By Muhammad Nasir Bashir The Police in Jigawa have arrested a 50-year-old man for alleged murder of his four-year-old stepson in Roni Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesman in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, said in Dutse on Friday that the suspect was arrested on Aug. 8. ShiisuContinue Reading
