Category: Defence/Security

From Lateef Taiwo Ogun State Government has felicitates with the new Director General of the State Security Service(DSS), Mr. Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, on his appointment by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as a round peg in a round hole. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon. Kayode Akinmade, in the congratulatory…

From Lateef Taiwo Katsina State Executive Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD CON, returned to Nigeria today, Saturday 24 August, 2024 after a five-day official visit to China. He was warmly welcomed at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by a delegation from the state, including federal lawmakers, party leaders, and family members. In his statement…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin In line with the vision and commitment of the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, to continually enhance the capacity of the personnel of the Corps, the Kwara State Command of the Corps has organised a two-day capacity development seminar for its…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has commissioned another outpost in Isare-Opin, Ekiti local government area, as part of efforts to beef up security at the grassroots. While commissioning the outpost which was donated to the NSCDC by Isare-Opin community, the NSCDC Commandant, Dr.…

From Lateef Taiwo The Nigerian Defence Headquarters, DHQ in the last week eliminated 147 terrorists, apprehended 381 suspects and rescued 113 kidnapped hostages across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, said while briefing newsmen on the operations of the armed forces in Abuja. Buba said the troops recovered 74 assorted…

Chaos erupted in the Nyanya axis of Karu Local Government Council, Federal Capital Territory, and neighboring Mararaba town in Nasarawa State on Thursday morning due to protests against bad governance. The protesters took to the streets and major roads, bringing business activities to a standstill. Despite the deployment of a heavy security presence, including the…

The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has ramped up security measures across the state in preparation for the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1. In a statement released on Monday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Ayoola Michael, it was announced that personnel have been strategically deployed throughout…

*claims N2.5m damages From Lateef Taiwo A driver, Mr. Oliver Tersoo Abele has slammed a N100 million lawsuit against the Senator Representing Benue North-West in the Red Chambers, Senator Titus Tartenger Zam, accusing him of violation of his rights. It was reliably gathered that Oliver Tersoo Abele, an uncle to the Senator, has been in…

In a significant development, 69 Boko Haram terrorists and their families have surrendered to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) authorities in Cameroon and Niger. This mass surrender marks the success of a recent operation by the MNJTF, a coalition force comprising troops from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger, aimed at combating terrorism and restoring…

Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has thrown his weight behind the establishment of state police, saying it would go a long way to mitigate Nigeria’s current security challenges with the proper control mechanisms put in place. Delivering a distinguished personality lecture series of the University of Ilorin’s department of Political Science,…