By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Sunday convened an extended security meeting with heads of defence and intelligence agencies to review ongoing operations and stabilise areas affected by recent abductions. In a post on his verified X handle, the President said the meeting, taking place at the State House,Continue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of Police personnel attached to ‘Very Important Persons’ (VIPs) nationwide, directing that the officers be redeployed to strengthen core policing duties across communities. This followed a security meeting the president held on Sunday in Abuja with service chiefs,Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) says it has opened an investigation into claims that troops were withdrawn shortly before terrorists abducted students of Government Girls Comprehensive Secondary School, Maga, Kebbi. A total of 25 students were abducted from the school located in Danko-Wasagu Local Government Area of theContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu on Sunday announced the rescue of all 38 worshippers abducted earlier in the week from the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Eruku, in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State. In a post on his verified X handle, the President said theContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Navy’s commitment to protecting Nigeria, urging citizens to complement security efforts by providing timely and credible information. Abbas, represented by the Chief of Administration, Rear Adm. Jonathan Mamman, spoke on Saturday duringContinue Reading
By Deborah Akpede The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to improving efficiency and officer readiness as Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiative(ECAPI) intensifies efforts to boost community involvement in national security. Mr Benjamin Okolo, the Deputy Inspector-General(DIG) of Police in charge of the Force Intelligence DepartmentContinue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Nigeria Police Force has called for partnership with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in promoting its image. The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the call on Friday in Abuja during a courtesy visit to the Managing Director of NAN, Malam AliContinue Reading
By Muhyideen Jimoh President Bola Tinubu has directed the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to relocate to Kebbi State over the abduction of 24 schoolgirls in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Thursday in Abuja. Matawalle, who wasContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Abubakar Umar, the spokesman of Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), has retired after 35 years of service. Speaking at his retirement dinner and book launch on Thursday in Abuja, Umar called for deeper professionalism and a renewed commitment to the values guiding theContinue Reading
By Abiodun Abegunde The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has received a 150-horsepower engine speedboat to enhance its efforts to curb the activities of illegal dredgers in the state. The State Commandant, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, said the Ministry of Works donated the boat to supportContinue Reading
