Election: Nigerian Army assures Borno residents of adequate security
The Nigerian Army has reiterated its readiness to provide the required security in Borno during and after the Feb. 25 presidential and National Assembly elections.
Security
Atiku in Katsina pledges to address security, economy challenges
By Zubairu IdrisFormer Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), presidential candidate for 2023 election, has promised to address security and economy challenges bedevelling […]
2023: TMG warns against use of security agents to undermine elections
The Transition Monitoring Group (TMG) has raised an alarm on plans by undemocratic elements to use the military to mar the 2023 general elections. TMG […]
Amendment of NDLEA Act ‘ll further strengthen Nigeria’s drug war – Marwa
Chairman/ Chief Executive of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Retd), CON, OFR, has said that the ongoing amendment of the Agency’s Act at the National Assembly will further boost the country’s fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking.
NSCDC to strengthen security around oil pipeline areas in Lagos
Mr Okoro Eweka, the Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC) , Largos State Command,on Thursday said that the corps would continue to strengthen security around oil pipeline areas within the state.
Police arrest man, 61, over alleged N10m fraud, impersonation
By Monday Ijeh The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has arrested a 62-year-old man over alleged impersonation and fraud. The Police Public […]
NDLEA seizes 1.5 tonnes of illicit drugs, arrests 993 suspects in Katsina
By Abbas Bamalli The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has seized 1.5 tonnes of illicit drugs and arrested 993 suspects in Katsina State from […]
Insecurity: NAF reviews safety policies to meet international best practice
By Yahaya Isah Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Safety Review Board (SRB) has commenced the review of the service’s safety rules in line with international best […]
Reps grill Shell, Total, other over alleged tax evasion
By Femi Ogunshola The House of Representatives on Wednesday grilled Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria, Total Energies and First E and P over alleged […]
We’ll work to ensure Nigeria remains safe – COAS
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Farouk Yahaya, has vowed that the Nigerian Army would ensure that the nation remained safe and
stable.
CAC unveils platform to strengthen fight against corruption
the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) on Wednesday unveiled a Beneficial Ownership Register (BOR) platform in a bid to further strengthen the present administration’s fight against corruption.
Enugu govt. donates N10m to IDPs
The Enugu State Government has donated N10 million to victims of herders and farmers clashes at Aguamaede and Mgbuji communities in Eha Amufu and Isi-Uzo Council Area.
PSC Chair decries rampant garnishee judgements against commission
…Makes case for Police lawyers proper placement By Chimezie Godfrey The acting Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Justice Clara Bata Ogunbiyi has decried the […]
Inauguration: Police assure residents of adequate security in Osun
By Olajide IdowuThe Commissioner of Police, Osun Command, Mr Faleye Olaleye, has assured residents of the state of adequate security before , during and after the […]
Security: IGP inaugurates ultra modern police station in Kwara
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Usman Alkali Baba has inaugurated a new ultra modern model police station in Madi area of […]
Buhari urges support of non-state actors in fight against terrorism
By Sumaila Ogbaje President Muhammadu Buhari has solicited the support of non-state actors including civil society organisations, non-governmental organizations and development partners in the fight […]
17 killed, 4 injured in Kwali-Abaji road crash – FRSC
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that 17 persons were killed while four others were injured in an auto crash on Kwali-Abaji Road, before Awawa in the FCT.
Security beefed up as Buhari inaugurates Kolmani oil drill in N/East
Security measures have been beefed up at the Kolmani River II Oil Field located at a border community between Bauchi and Gombe States for Presidential flag-off of the Kolmani Integrated Development Project.
Amotekun felicitates Osun APC Chair as he becomes traditional ruler
By Olajide Idowu Brig.-Gen. Bashir Adewinmbi (Rtd), the State Commander of Osun Security Network Agency, known as Amotekun, has congratulated the State Chairman of APC, Prince […]
C/River Govt decries doctors’ indefinite strike over kidnapping
By George Odok The Cross River Government has condemned the strike embarked upon by the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) over the abduction of two of […]
NDLEA arrests Saudi-bound widow with cocaine in footwears at Lagos airport
A 56-year-old widow and mother of four, Mrs. Ajisegiri Kehinde Sidika has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos over her attempt to traffic 400grams of cocaine concealed in her footwear to Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
Foundation, UNDP train DPOs on election security
The Cleen Foundation and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), have begun a five-day capacity building workshop for Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) in the North-East on election security.
Security: Army boss embarks on study tour of Plateau
Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Bindul, Director, Joint Studies Department, Armed Forces Command and Staff College, Jaji, says he is leading participants of the institution’s Senior Course 45 team on a study tour in Plateau.
Return Tiv displaced persons to their ancestral homes, Council urges Gov. Ishaku
The Tiv Community in has urged Gov. Darius Ishaku to facilitate the return of Tiv Displaced Persons to their ancestral homes in some parts of the state before the expiration of his tenure.
Gunmen abduct cleric, son in Kwara
By Afusat Agunbiade-Oladipo Gunmen abducted a cleric and his son at Oko-Olowo area of Ilorin on Saturday. Police spokesman in Kwara, SP Ajayi Okasanmi confirmed […]