Category: Defence/Security
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CP moves to curb criminal activities in Kwara
By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin In a bid to ensure that crimes and criminality are brought down to a bearable level in Kwara State, the Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, has held a high level security summit with stakeholders in the State. The meeting, which comprised all community, village and district heads, including the Maiyetti-Allah,…
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Kwara Poly Rusticates Two Female Murder Suspects
The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has officially declared that the two female students alleged to be involved in the murder of a hotel manager in the state capital had previously been rusticated from the institution due to their poor academic performance. The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Halimat Garba, issued a press statement to…
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Introducing Ola Olukoyede, the New EFCC Chairman
President Bola Tinubu has officially appointed Mr. Ola Olukoyede to take on the role of Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Mr. Olukoyede’s initial term will be for four years, subject to renewal upon Senate confirmation. This announcement comes after the suspension of the former EFCC chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa, nearly…
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Troops Recover Rocket Propellers and IED Materials from IPOB/ESN
By Milcah Tanimu Troops of Joint Task Force South-East Operation, known as ‘Operation UDO KA II,’ have conducted clearance operations in the hideouts of Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its Eastern Security Network (ESN) affiliates in two council areas in Imo state, Nigeria. The clearance operations, which occurred simultaneously in the Ihioma-Ihittenansa communities in…
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Deadly Jihadist Attacks in Niger Since Coup Claim Dozens of Soldiers’ Lives
By Milcah Tanimu Niger has experienced one of the deadliest attacks by jihadists since the military coup on July 26, with reports indicating that at least 29 soldiers have lost their lives, according to the country’s defense ministry. The defense ministry stated that the soldiers were killed using “improvised explosive devices and kamikaze vehicles” and…
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NCAA Establishes Joint Audit Committee to Review Aviation Fuel Activities
By Milcah Tanimu The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has created a joint committee tasked with conducting a comprehensive review and audit of all aspects of aviation fueling, from the initial source of fuel to the point of fueling into aircraft. The committee’s primary objective is to identify the causes of fuel contamination and propose…
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Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Conducts Successful Air Strikes on Terrorists in Borno
By Milcah Tanimu In its ongoing efforts to combat the remnants of terrorists in the Northeast region, Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft, operating under Operation Hakin Kai, executed a successful air strike. The operation resulted in the elimination of about 8 terrorists and the destruction of a gun truck at Baranga Village in the Marte…
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Military Remains Committed to Protecting Lives and Property, Says Gen. Musa
By Milcah Tanimu Amid escalating insecurity challenges, General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has reaffirmed the military’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of all Nigerians, regardless of their tribe or religion. He emphasized that the military is nonpartisan and apolitical, and it is dedicated to preserving the country’s territorial…
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African Union Suspends Gabon Following Junta’s Announcement of New Leader
By Milcah Tanimu Despite widespread condemnation from other African leaders, Gabon’s junta is set to inaugurate its leader, Gen. Brice Nguema, as the “transitional president” on Monday, September 4, 2023. The junta made this announcement, stating that the inauguration would take place at the constitutional court. Gabon’s main opposition party, the Alternance 2023 coalition, is…
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Ogun Customs Intercept Contrabands, Ammunition Worth N17m
By Lateef Taiwo The Nigeria Customs Service said it intercepted 203 bags of imported rice, five vehicles, and 1,245 rounds of live ammunition worth N17m abandoned in a bush path in the Yewa-North Local Government Area of Ogun State. The state’s Area Comptroller, Bamidele Makinde, disclosed this to newsmen in Abeokuta on Monday. He said,…