Category: Defence/Security

From Lateef Taiwo President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, CON has paid glowing tributes to Nigeria’s fallen heroes, serving and retired military personnel, saying they deserve honour and respect. Akpabio, in a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon Eseme Eyiboh to commemorate this year’s Armed Forces Remembrance Day in…

– Sen. Sani Musa From Lateef Taiwo Senate Committee on Finance, Senator Sani Musa, APC, Niger East has called for the establishment of State Police, massive recruitment of men as well as new tactics in intelligence gathering to address the state of insecurity caused by multiple crimes, banditry and spate of kidnappings across the country.…

By Milcah Tanniu Commissioner of Police for Kaduna State, Audu Ali, has urged personnel deployed along the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway to uphold professionalism in their duties. The directive follows the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s concern about the security situation on the expressway. Ali conducted a confidence-building and security assessment tour of the highway, accompanied by…

By Milcah Tanimu The Federal Operations Unit (FOU), Zone A, of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has revealed that it intercepted contraband worth N10.39 billion from January to December 2023. The Customs Area Controller, Compt. Hassan Ejibunu, announced the interception of 1,119 contraband items in the South-West during the reviewed period. The intercepted contraband includes…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A Senior Pastor in the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Ilorin District Headquarters, Kwara state, Pastor Moses Ademola Popoola, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of State Police to stem the ravaging insecurity across the country, particularly the unwarranted killings of innocent Nigerians. Fielding questions from journalists on the sideline…

By Milcah Tanimu The Plateau Humanitarian Vanguard, a social-cultural group in the North Central zone, has commended President Bola Tinubu and the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu, for their prompt response to the recent attacks in Plateau State. The attacks occurred on Christmas Eve, resulting in over 100 casualties and the…

By Milcah Tanimu In a reaffirmation of its commitment to addressing the root causes of banditry and security challenges, the Sokoto State Government, led by Governor Col. Ahmed Usman (retired), emphasizes a dedicated approach. Col. Usman, the Special Adviser on Security Matters, underscores the government’s determination to confront security issues and implement empowerment programs for…

From Lateef Taiwo, Makurdi Few days to Christmas,Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp,NSCDC, Benue State command has assured Benue State Emergency Management Agency, BSEMA, of more collaboration to ensure a hitch free yuletide especially in the 14 IDPs camp across the state. Commandant NSCDC Benue State command Yakubu Ibrahim gave the assurance when he received…

From Lateef Taiwo The House of Representatives Committee on Anti-Corruption has reinstated it commitment to developed an effective ways of combating corruption in Nigeria. Chairman of the committee Hon. Kayode Akinolu gave the assurance on Thurday during the inauguration of his committee at the National Assembly Complex in Abuja. He further emphasized his committee readiness…

From our Correspondent The Yobe State High Court sitting in Potiskum town, of yobe state, has sentenced a dismissed soldier, Lance Corporal John Gabriel, to death by hanging and Lance Corporal Adamu Gideon to 10 years imprisonment. Justice Usman Zanna Mohammed who handed down the verdict convicted Mr Gabriel with Nigerian Army number, N/A13/69/6522 attached…