Category: Defence/Security

The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to establish a joint committee aimed at fostering partnerships to support development initiatives in the Niger Delta region. This decision was reached during a meeting between the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Al-Shamsi, and a delegation from the NDDC, led by…

As Community Demands Involvement In Security WatchBy: Our Correspondent. The Bokkos Cultural Development Council, BCDC, in Plateau State has decried renewed attacks on their communities on Monday by suspected Fulani arsonists.A press release signed by the chairman, Barrister Farmasum Kuddang, secretary, Ambassador Duwan Bosco and nine others on Tuesday, accused Fulani marauders as being responsible…

By Abdullahi Idris Zuru. The President and Commander in-chief of the Armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Ahmed Bola Tinubu, is, by any consideration, an elder stateman. Of course, there might be different views and opinions, but the fact remains that by age, he is a father, and by the virtue of his…

The Lagos State Taskforce has vowed to pursue justice for Inspector Saka Ganiyu, who was allegedly killed by a soldier in Ojo while performing his duties. Taskforce spokesperson Abdulraheem Gbadeyan confirmed the commitment to seek justice in a statement released on Thursday. Reports indicate that Ganiyu was fatally stabbed by soldiers from the Ojo Cantonment…

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume, former Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army, has expressed concerns over the Nigerian military’s inability to fully combat Boko Haram and banditry due to a lack of proper equipment and morale. Speaking at his Maiduguri residence after a visit to families affected by recent terrorist attacks in Gwoza, Ndume dismissed…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has trained no fewer than 64 Private Security Guards to enhance their performance and efficiency in security and protection duties. Speaking at the passing out parade on Wednesday, DCC Danladi Darlong, representing the State Commandant, disclosed that participants were drawn…

Flying Officer David Sangokoya of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has made history by winning the prestigious International Cadet Sword of Honour from the Royal Air Force College Cranwell in the United Kingdom. He received this accolade for being the top international student and overall best performer in the Leadership and Training Course for the…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has delivered a strong ultimatum to bandits, terrorists, and other criminal groups in Nigeria, demanding their immediate surrender or facing neutralization. This warning was conveyed during a lecture organized by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja, where Tinubu was represented by National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. In his…

In a recent article, Abimbola Adelakun has sharply criticized Nigeria’s National Assembly for summoning the controversial social media figure Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, to a purported investigative panel. Adelakun argues that this decision signifies a troubling degradation within the institution, as lawmakers appear more interested in engaging individuals seeking social media attention…

Israel has threatened retaliation following a missile barrage from Iran, which targeted its territory late Tuesday night. In response to the attack, Iran warned it would strike “all infrastructure” in Israel if it comes under further assault. The Israeli military reported that most of the missiles, which included hypersonic weapons, were intercepted by its air…