Ex-Delta Gov. Okowa returns to EFCC over N1.3trn probe
2026-06-22
Ex-Delta Gov. Okowa returns to EFCC over N1.3trn probeContinue Reading
World Drug Day: Parental neglect primary driver of drug abuse, cleric warns
2026-06-22
By Ibironke Ariyo Most Rev. Peter Ogunmuyiwa, the Archbishop of the African Church Cathedral Bethel, Abuja, says parental neglect is one of the primary drivers fuelling the rise in drug abuse and other social vices among young people. Ogunmuyiwa said this in an interview with the News Agency of NigeriaContinue Reading
Defence experts urge smart border surveillance, fencing to tackle insecurity
2026-06-22
The Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC) has called for the deployment of integrated smart border surveillance systems and intelligence-led border fencing to strengthen Nigeria’s border security architecture.Continue Reading
NAF graduates 111 personnel from special forces
2026-06-22
NAF graduates 111 personnel from special forcesContinue Reading
Fight against substance abuse requires multi-sectoral approach, says Marwa
2026-06-21
By Ibironke Ariyo The Chairman of National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brig.-Gen. Buba Marwa, has stressed that the fight against substance abuse requires a multi-sectoral approach. Marwa made this known at a Thanksgiving Service held at the African Church Bethel, Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026Continue Reading
Army targets stronger battlefield presence with 28,000 recruits
2026-06-21
The Nigerian Army says it is expanding its operational strength with the recruitment of 28,000 additional personnel to enhance battlefield dominance and tackle emerging security threats across the countryContinue Reading
Private security outfit rescues abducted woman, arrests 2 suspects in Ondo
2026-06-21
By Alaba Olusola Oke Gallery Security Services Limited (GSSL), a private security outfit in Ondo State, has arrested two suspected kidnappers and rescued a 37-year-old woman, Mrs Morenike Falona from captivity. The Security Manager of GSL, retired Navy Lt. Abdullahi Zakari, on Sunday handed the suspects to the Ajagba DivisionalContinue Reading
NDLEA arrests 2 grandfathers for selling illicit drugs to students
2026-06-21
Drugs Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested an 84-year-old and 75-year-old grandfathers for allegedly selling illicit drugs to teenage secondary school students in Umuahia, Abia. This is contained in a statement by Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi on Sunday in Abuja. BabafemiContinue Reading
NDLEA nabs 75-year-old grandma, 2 couples in nationwide drug raids
2026-06-21
Arrest By Ibironke Ariyo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 75-year-old grandmother and two couples in separate operations across Oyo, Lagos, and Ekiti states, with over 1.5 tonnes of illicit drugs recovered. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr Femi Babafemi, said in a statementContinue Reading
Defence college promotes comradery amongst course-34 participants with international day, cuisines
2026-06-20
By Kennedy Sheyin The National Defence College (NDC) has organised an international cultural day and cuisine for its course-34 participants aimed at fostering existing cordial relationships amongst the international participants of the course. The international day and cuisines event took place in the premises of the NDC on Saturday inContinue Reading