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
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has urged troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA to remain resolute and professional while intensifying efforts to restore peace across North-West. Shaibu gave the charge during his maiden operational visit to the operation’s Area of Responsibility in Zamfara. ThisContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje In a fresh push to counter rising insecurity and rebuild social cohesion in the North-West, the European Union (EU) and Search for Common Ground on Tuesday inaugurated the “Hustle” reality show (Buge Buge). The project is an innovative youth-focused entrepreneurship programme designed to strengthen peace, economic resilienceContinue Reading
By Diana Omueza The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has honoured several journalists, including NAN correspondent, Ms. Ibironke Ariyo, for their outstanding contributions to accurate reporting and improved public understanding of the service’s mandate. The awards were presented in Abuja during the opening session of a three-day capacity-building workshop for PublicContinue Reading
