By Ibrahim G. Ahmad Gusau, Oct. 15, 2023 Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) on Sunday warned students resident at the off-campus area of Damba on the outskirts of Gusau to relocate and be safe from bandits. In a statement issued by the university’s Information Officer, Malam Umar Usman, the varsity advised …
Read More »In daring rescue operation, troops free four kidnapped Federal University students
In a daring rescue operation, Nigerian troops have liberated four students of the Federal University Gusau (FUGUS) who were kidnapped by armed bandits on Saturday in Zamfara State. PRNigeria gathered that the students were abducted in their off campus residence at Sabon Gida under Damba area of Gusau Local Government …
Read More »Army Chief, Lagbaja, inaugurates 2 Brigade Headquarters in Akwa Ibom
The Chief Of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja on Saturday, inaugurated the 2 Brigade Headquarters Complex at Mbiokporo Cantonment near Uyo in Akwa Ibom. Lagbaja, while inaugurating the complex as part of his familiarisation tour of formations and units of the Nigerian Army, lauded the 2 Brigade for developing …
Read More »Insecurity: Army flags off Exercise Still Waters III in A’Ibom
The 2 Brigade Nigerian Army has flagged off Exercise Still Waters III in Essien Udim Local Government Area in Akwa Ibom to tackle all forms of security threats in the state. The Commander, 2 Brigade Nigerian Army, Brig.-Gen. Ken Chigbu, described the exercise as an annual field training event aimed …
Read More »Ghana hosts first United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting in Africa
The first United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting to be held in Africa will take place in Accra, capital of Ghana on December 5 and 6, 2023. Announcing the historic event recently at a press conference, Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey, together …
Read More »Insecurity: Borno Govt bans mining activities
By: Hamza Suleiman Maiduguri, Oct. 13, 2023 The Borno Government has placed a ban on all mining activities in the state, due to the fragile security situation in the state. This is contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar, in Maiduguri …
Read More »Security operatives rescue 18 kidnapped persons
By Muhammad Lawal Birnin Kebbi, Oct.13, 2023 Security operatives have rescued 18 persons abducted from their homes at Kanya in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi on Wednesday. Alhaji Ahmed Idris, media aide to Kebbi’s Gov. Nasir Idris, stated on Friday in Birnin Kebbi that the council chairman, Alhaji …
Read More »Abuja traditional ruler solicits increased security in FCT
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Oct. 12, 2023 The Ona of Abaji and Chairman, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council of Chiefs, Alhaji Adamu Baba, has called on the Defence Headquarters to make Abuja safer by deploying more troops across the territory. The Acting Director of Defence Information, Brig.-Gen. Tukur Gusau, said …
Read More »After CDS’ directive, airstrikes ‘pound’ Zamfara bandits’ camps, kill scores
Less than 24 hours after the Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa charged troops to eliminate terrorists, over 100 armed bandits have been killed by military airstrikes in North-West Nigeria. A defence intelligence source told PRNigeria that the joint military operation was undertaken after obtaining credible intelligence in …
Read More »Defence Chief: Governor Zulum makes our job extremely easy
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has commended Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, for his relentless support to the armed forces working to restore peace in Borno State. The CDS also acknowledged that Governor Zulum’s commitment and proactive measures have significantly contributed to the successes …
Read More »Police rejects N800,000 bribe, arrest bandits, kidnappers
BY ANKELI EMMANUEL, Sokoto Sokoto State Police Command has said it arrested scores of suspected bandits and kidnapers, rescued victims and recovered both locally fabricated fire arms and AK47 riffles between May and October this year. Addressing newsmen Tuesday at the Command’s Headquarters, the State Commissioner of Police (CP), Ali Hayatu …
Read More »Police arrest 10 suspected kidnapers in Kaduna
By Mohammed Tijjani Kaduna, Oct. 7, 2023 The Police Command in Kaduna State, says it has arrested 10 suspected kidnapers between September and Oct. 3, 2023. The Command’s Acting Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, stated this at a news conference on Saturday in Kaduna. He said that operatives …
Read More »Police launches initiative to retrieve unlicensed firearms in Sokoto
By Muhammad Nasir Firearms Sokoto, Oct. 7, 2023 The Police Command in Sokoto State has launched an initiative to retrieve all unlicensed firearms from residents to enhance public safety and security across the state. This development is contained in a public announcement signed by Mr. Ali Kaigama, the Commissioner of …
Read More »Shot Lagos female lawyer, Bolanle Raheem: Court gives judgment Oct. 9
By Chinyere Omeire Lagos, Oct. 7, 2023 A Lagos High Court will on Monday deliver judgment in the case of a police officer, Darambi Vandi, charged with shooting dead a Lagos-based lawyer, Mrs. Omobolanle Raheem, on Christmas Day. The court, sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, gave the judgment date on …
Read More »Love scam: How I lost £130, 000 to “Yahoo Boy” ….German victim.
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC on Friday, October 6, 2023 continued the trial of one Wilson Daphey (aka Jefrey Guiseppe) before Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on nine – count charges bordering on obtaining money under false pretence and money laundering. Daphey allegedly manipulated and obtained the sum of £130,000 …
Read More »Abducted commissioner regains freedom – Police; No ransom paid for release – Governor
By Emmanuel Antswen Makurdi, Oct. 5, 2023 The Police Command in Benue has confirmed the release of the state Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Mr. Mathew Abo, who was abducted from his residence in Zaki-Biam on Sept. 24. The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Sewuese Anene, confirmed …
Read More »Mohbad: Naira Marley in our custody – Police
By Deborah Akpede Lagos, Oct. 3, 2023 The Police in Lagos have confirmed that the Afrobeat musician, Azeez Fashola aka Naira Marley is currently in its custody in connection with the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Tuesday …
Read More »Police confirm kidnap of 5 female students of Federal varsity
By Zubairu Idris/Abbas Bamalli Katsina, Oct. 4, 2023 The Police in Katsina State, has confirmed the kidnap of five female students of the Federal University Dutsinma (FUDMA) in Katsina by gunmen. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Abubakar Aliyu said that the terrorists invaded the residence of the students …
Read More »NAF airstrikes neutralise terrorists in Lake Chad
By Sumaila Ogbaje Abuja, Oct. 3, 2023 The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) on Monday said it neutralised several Boko Haram/Islamic States of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in air strikes in the Tumbuns on the fringes of Lake Chad in Borno. The Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore …
Read More »DSS establishes new directorate, appoints Afunanya as pioneer director
By Monday Ijeh Abuja, Sept. 27, 2023 The Department of State Services (DSS) has established the Directorate of Public Relations and Strategic Communications (DPRSC) and appointed Dr Peter Afunanya as the pioneer Director. A statement from the Directorate on Wednesday in Abuja said the establishment of DPRSC was part of …
Read More »Obi condemns abduction of Zamfara university students; Says safe, secure Nigeria POssible
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Mr. Peter Obi, has condemned the abduction of some female students of the Federal University of Gusau from their hostels at Sabon-Gida community in the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. In a tweet, the former Governor of Anambra State described the incident …
Read More »Military uncovers gun factory, recovers weapons in Southern Kaduna
By Polycarp Auta Jos, Sept. 23, 2023 Operation Safe Haven (OPSH), a military task force, maintaining peace in Plateau, Bauchi and Kaduna States, has uncovered a gun factory at Kafachan, Jama’a Local Government Area (LGA) of Kaduna State. Capt. James Oya, the Media Officer of the operation, disclosed this in …
Read More »UK government affirms commitment to combat counterterrorism; Launches revised strategy
The UK reaffirms its commitment to combat counterterrorism and work with partners to tackle this enduring and evolving threat. The aim of CONTEST, the UK’s counterterrorism strategy, is to reduce the risk from terrorism to the UK, its citizens and interests overseas, so that people can go about their lives freely and …
Read More »Davido, Zlatan, Falz, others attend late Mohbad’s candlelight procession in Lagos; Autopsy on singer’s corpse completed – Police; LP mourns
By Taiye Olayemi/Deborah Akpede/Adeyemi Adeleye Lagos, Sept. 21, 2023 Nigerian musicians, Davido, Zlatan and Falz, were among celebrities who joined the candlelight procession in honour of late singer, “Mohbad”, on Thursday in Lekki, Lagos. Also at the event was the Lagos State Commissioner for Youths and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende. …
Read More »PBAT, make homeland security your priority By Alabi Williams
When President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) was barely three weeks in office, this column had cause to demand that he make haste on insecurity. That call came a bit early, considering that PBAT had not settled down to work and was yet to form a cabinet. However, it was actually …
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