Category: Defence/Security
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NGO calls for collaboration to defeat sexual offences, crime
NGO calls for collaboration to defeat sexual offences, crime By Deborah Akpede A Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mirabel Centre, has called on Nigerians to join hands to end sexual violence. In a statement issued in Ikeja on Monday, the NGO urged Nigerians to support survivors by creating a safe and inclusive environment for them to…
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Defence College provost backs call for drug test on public office holders
Defence College provost backs call for drug test on public office holders By Salisu Sani-Idris Prof. Adam Ahmed, the Provost of National Defence College, Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, has backed the call for drug test for all public office holders in the country. Ahmed made his position known while answering questions…
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Woman, 32, in NSCDC net for stealing tomatoes in Kwara
Woman, 32, in NSCDC net for stealing tomatoes in Kwara By Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin A 32-year-old woman, Mariam Yusuf, has been arrested by the Kwara state Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSDCD) for stealing some baskets of tomatoes and pepper at the Kulende market, Ilorin, the state capital. The suspect,…
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NSSEC Lauds FG’s Education Policy
NSSEC Lauds FG’s Education Policy By Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Chairperson, Governing Board of the National Secondary Schools Education Commission (NSSEC), Ambassador Nimota Akanbi, has lauded the education policy of the federal government, saying it has helped in no small measure to improve the education of Nigerian students, particularly at the secondary school level.…
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PSC, NPF move to promote harmonious relationship
PSC, NPF move to promote harmonious relationship By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Mr Solomon Arase and Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Usman Baba, have expressed commitment to promote harmonious working relationship between the commission and police force. This commitment was made when the I-G paid a courtesy call on…
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Nigerian Navy redeploys, appoints senior officers
Nigerian Navy redeploys, appoints senior officers Vice Admiral Auwal Gambo, Chief of the Naval Staff By Sumaila Ogbaje The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Awwal Gambo, has approved appointments of senior officers comprising Rear Admirals and Commodores as part of the routine reorganisation in the service. The Director of Information, Nigerian Navy,…
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CSOs urge Buhari to disregard calls for removal of EFCC boss
A Coalition of Anti-Corruption groups under the auspices of Civil Society Alliance for Eradication of Corruption, CSAEC, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to ignore those calling for the removal of the Chairman of the Economic Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, Abdulrasheed Bawa from office. The group had submitted petition letters to President Muhammadu Buhari, President…
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Two killed, 24hours Curfew Imposed On Kaduna LGA
Two killed, 24hours Curfew Imposed On Kaduna LGA ……. _As Police Arrest 3_ Kaduna State Government yesterday announced immediate imposition of 24-hour curfew on Sabon Garin Nassarawa-Tirkaniya area of Chikun LGA of the state. Details on how and when the incidents occurred were yet to be ascertained by our correspondent…
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ACF seeks arrest, prosecution of advocates of Interim govt
ACF seeks arrest, prosecution of advocates of Interim govt Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called for the arrest and prosecution of anyone or group canvassing for an interim government in the country. The sociocultural group added that Nigerians would resist any attempt by individuals or groups to foist an illegal…
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Zimbabwe seeks technical assistance from Nigerian Air Force
Zimbabwe seeks technical assistance from Nigerian Air Force The Nigerian Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, receiving the Commander of the Zimbabwe Air Force, Air Marshal Elson Moyo at NAF Headquarters in Abuja By Sumaila Ogbaje The Commander, Air Force of Zimbabwe (AFZ), Air Marshal Elson Moyo, has expressed his country’s…