Defence/Security (Page 82)

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered an immediate investigation into a viral video showing troops allegedly expressing dissatisfaction over food supplies. This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, on Thursday in Abuja. TheContinue Reading

By Ibironke Ariyo The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it has rescued no fewer than 17,818 victims of Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) across the country between January and June. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed, disclosed this during a news briefing at the 2025 half-year strategy session onContinue Reading

By Ibukun Emiola The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, says Nigeria is charting new strategic solutions to strengthen national security amid growing global fragility. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports Musa stated this on Thursday while delivering the First Distinguished Personalities Lecture of the TETFund CentreContinue Reading

By Sumaila Ogbaje Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) on Tuesday successfully intercepted and neutralised dozens of terrorists near Inana Village in Rijau Local Government Area of Niger. A statement by the Media Information Officer, OPFY, Capt. David Adewusi, on Wednesday, said the troops engaged theContinue Reading

By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has commended the Lagos State Government for the launch of the “Produce for Lagos” Programme and its ₦500 billion Offtake Guarantee Fund. Speaking at the official unveiling of the programme on Wednesday, Musa described it as a visionaryContinue Reading

By Ibironke Ariyo Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Sen. George Akume, has urged the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to reinforce its commitment to integrity, accountability and improved performance in its road safety mandate. Akume made the call while addressing commanding officers during the 2025 Half-Year StrategyContinue Reading

By Ibironke Ariyo The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Malam Shehu Mohammed, has vowed to deal ruthlessly with any officer of the corps engaged in bribery, corruption, consumption of illicit drugs and incivility to motoring public. Mohammed made the vow in his address during the 2025 Half-Year StrategyContinue Reading

By Raji Rasak The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Badagry Unit Command, on Monday, delivered N692,850 cash and phones recovered from the scene of a ghastly accident to the victim’s relatives. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that a Mazda commercial bus, with 18 passengers from Mile 2, collidedContinue Reading