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FRSC says NIN now compulsory for vehicle registration

On: January 10, 2021

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it had made the presentation of a valid National Identification Number (NIN) compulsory for all categories of vehicle registration.Continue Reading

Army approves new postings, redeployments of senior officers

By: Ismail Abdulaziz

On: January 10, 2021

In: Defence/Security

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, has approved new postings and redeployments of some senior officersContinue Reading

Gov. Emmanuel urges NAF to immortalise former Chief of Staff, late Eduok

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 9, 2021

In: Defence/Security

By Sunday Bassey Gov. Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom has urged the Nigerian Air Force to immortalise former Chief of Air Staff, retired late Air Marshal Nsikak Eduok in view of his contributions to the nation. Emmanuel made the request on Saturday when the Chief of Air Staff, Air MarshalContinue Reading

Insecurity: Informants responsible for lingering bandits attacks – Emir

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 9, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Emir of Maru in Zamfara, Alhaji Abubakar Maigari, accuses informants for lingering bandits attacks and security challenges in the state.Continue Reading

6 French soldiers injured in Mali attack

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 9, 2021

In: Defence/Security

Six French soldiers injured during an operation against Islamist militants in Mali in West Africa, French media reports on Saturday.Continue Reading

EndSARS: Man demands N50m compensation for being unlawfully paraded by police

By: Afonne Emmanuel

On: January 8, 2021

In: Defence/Security

A 47-year-old man, Anthony Ogbevon, approaches Edo Judicial Panel of Inquiry for Victims of SARS and Related Abuses in Benin, seeks N50 million compensation.Continue Reading

Police confirm kidnap of 6 family members in Zamfara

By: Edith Ike-Eboh

On: January 8, 2021

In: Defence/Security

By Abubakar Ahmed The Police Command in Zamfara has confirmed the kidnap of six children of one Alhaji Sani Gyare and one other in Kadauri village, Maru Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Shehu Mohammed, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading

DICON to key into FG’s e-governance policy to deliver mandate

By: Rabi'u Sani Ali

On: January 8, 2021

In: Defence/Security

The Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria, says it will key into the e-government policy of the Federal Government to deliver on its mandate.Continue Reading