The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has clarified misleading reports that misrepresented the recent remarks of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, on terrorism in Borno and Yobe States.Continue Reading
A North-East-based civil society organisation, Peace, Security Focus Group, has called on residents of Borno and Yobe States to actively participate in the fight against terrorismContinue Reading
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, says communities in Borno and Yobe must take ownership of the fight against terrorism as local cooperation remains critical in ending insurgency.Continue Reading
By Monday Ijeh The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has presented insurance cheques worth N2.4 billion to beneficiaries and next of kin of 1,075 deceased police officers who died in active service. Disu said the disbursement was made under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the I-G Family Welfare Scheme.Continue Reading
Troops of the Operation HADIN KAI have neutralised more than 80 terrorists following a fierce overnight battle in Mallam Fatori, BornoContinue Reading
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI successfully repelled a coordinated infiltration attempt by ISWAP terrorists at Mallam Fatori in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno, killing no fewer than 60.Continue Reading
By Isaac Aregbesola The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has clarified the legal status of former governor of Kaduna State, Malam Nasir El-Rufai. The commission explained in a statement by its Spokesperson, Okor Odey, on Tuesday in Abuja, that his continued detention was based on anContinue Reading
Retired AVM Sayo Olatunde, author of “Beyond the Symptoms: Tackling the Root of Nigeria’s Insecurity”, has called for a systemic approach to tackling Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.Continue Reading
Eid-Ul-Fitr: FG declares Thursday, Friday public holidaysContinue Reading
By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has urged motorists and other road users to drive responsibly and obey traffic rules to reduce road crashes during the Sallah festive period. FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, gave the advice at a Sallah Mega Rally held at the SaniContinue Reading
