By Sumaila Ogbaje Residents of Ogun have commended the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for its non-kinetic operations aimed at fostering peace and development in the state. The Convener, Unity Advocacy Group (UAG), Ifeanyi Aigbedion, said the commendation was given at a Peace and Development Rally organised by the groupContinue Reading
By Philip Yatai No fewer than 675 vehicles have been impounded while 273 beggars were apprehended across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) under Operation Sweep Abuja, which began on July 7. The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Ajao Adewale, disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of theContinue Reading
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
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
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
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
By Sumaila Ogbaje A Defence and Security Tech Expert, Zulaykhah Aileru, has called on the Federal Government to prioritise local production of military equipment rather than depending heavily on foreign suppliers. Aileru, a Certified Protection and Security Professional (PSP, CPP), made this call in her opinion titled, “Africa’s Defence Dilema”Continue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS) says it has trained more than 24,000 new officers nationwide as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen forest security. The Commander General of NFSS, Dr Joshua Osatimehin, disclosed this on Monday in Abuja, during the closing of a five-day NationalContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received international commendation for its leadership in implementing the Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response-Action Plan (CHMR-AP). The commendation was made during a high-level conference on civilian protection held in Tunis, Tunisia. This is contained in a statement by the Director, PublicContinue Reading
By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops have continued to record more successes in neutralising and arresting terrorists in various operations across the country. A credible source at Army Headquarters on Sunday told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that some kidnapped victims and cache of arms were also recovered during the operations.Continue Reading
