NAF, NIGCOMSAT partner to strengthen national security, surveillance capabilities

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Ltd. have agreed to deepen strategic collaboration to enhance national security, technological sovereignty, and operational sustainability. NAF’s Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the commitment was made during a courtesy visit by the ManagingContinue Reading

NDLEA, India’s NCB join efforts against illicit shipments of tramadol, others

By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India have agreed to intensify their efforts in the fight against shipment of illicit drugs between the two countries. This is especially with the illegal flow of opioids such as tramadol and codeine-basedContinue Reading

NCTC, IITA unveil agri-business initiative for ex-combatants, seek donor support

By Sumaila Ogbaje The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), has launched a major agri-business and livelihood empowerment initiative targeted at former combatants and conflict-affected communities in Nigeria. The initiative, announced in collaboration with the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), was announced atContinue Reading

PIND urges cohesion, trust between communities, security agencies in Bayelsa

By Nathan Nwakamma The Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) has urged security agencies and communities in the region to build trust in order to collectively tackle crime and insecurity. The Executive Director, Mr Sam Daibo, made the call at the second phase of PIND’s social cohesionContinue Reading

NAF seeks closer collaboration with NAN on strategic communication, citizens engagement

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has called for stronger collaboration between the military and the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to ensure effective communication and citizens engagement in support of its operations. The Public Relations and Information (DOPRI), NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made the call duringContinue Reading

NDLEA secures final forfeiture of multi-billion naira hotel, other assets

By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has secured the final forfeiture of a multi-billion naira 80-room hotel and lounge in Victoria Island, Lagos, linked to an illicit drug trafficking cartel, along with other assets. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDELA, Mr Femi Babafemi, made this knownContinue Reading

NILDS inaugurates lecture series to prevent agencies against ambiguity in legislation

By EricJames Ochigbo National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) has inaugurated a specialised lecture series to bridge critical gaps in drafting effective subsidiary legislations in Nigeria’s regulatory and enforcement landscape. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the initiative is targetted at building the capacity of legalContinue Reading

Board approves promotion of 30 senior officers in correctional services

By Ibironke Ariyo The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) has approved the promotion of 30 Controllers of Corrections (CCs) to the rank of Assistant Controller General (ACGs), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO), Deputy Controller of Corrections (DCC) Abubakar Umar, made thisContinue Reading