Doma, Nasarawa State — The Nigerian Army has concluded plans to establish a specialized military training school in Nasarawa State to bolster troop capacity and sustain operational efficiency. The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olafemi Oluyede, disclosed this during a visit to the 4 Special Forces Command in Doma, marking his first official engagement…
Abuja, Nigeria — Governor Dauda Lawal has reaffirmed Zamfara State‘s progress in combating banditry, emphasizing that strategic measures are gradually restoring peace to affected communities. The governor made this assertion during an official visit to the World Bank office in Abuja, where he engaged in discussions on developmental initiatives spanning education, health, climate resilience, and…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has impounded at least 60 vehicles in the Federal Capital Territory as part of a nationwide enforcement campaign targeting number plate violations. Speaking to journalists in Abuja, Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) in charge of Operations, Hyginus Omeje, stated that the crackdown aims to curb the use…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Fire Service (FFS) has issued a directive mandating the installation of Anti-Spill Locks on all vehicles transporting flammable substances to curb fuel spillage, explosions, and fire outbreaks during accidents. The directive was announced by the Controller General of the FFS, Mr. Jaji Abdulganiyu, during the inauguration of a six-week training…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), Lateef Fagbemi, has clarified the legality of the extended tenure of Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, dispelling concerns over his mandatory retirement age. In a statement issued on Thursday, Fagbemi confirmed that Egbetokun’s appointment, which began on *October 31, 2023*, remains valid for a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has raised concerns over the alarming rise in fatalities caused by individuals scooping petroleum products from overturned tankers. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on the recently concluded End of Year Operation Zero Tolerance, Corps Marshal Mallam Shehu Mohammed disclosed that the FRSC recorded 9,570…
Abuja, Nigeria — Troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully neutralized Aminu Kanawa, the second-in-command to the infamous terrorist leader Bello Turji, alongside other top commanders and fighters. This was disclosed by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, in a statement detailing the military’s offensive, which took place between January 20…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has apprehended Abubakar Idris, also known as Nishi, a notorious gang leader, along with his accomplices, Buhari Saidu and Musa Ahmadu Suleiman, for the gruesome murder of Ibrahim Danfulani in a case of love rivalry. According to the FCT Police Command’s…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the establishment of the Police Anti-Money Laundering Units across all State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs) in the country. In a statement, the IGP revealed that CP Hyacinth Azuka Edozie, a financial crime expert, will lead the initiative alongside officers of the rank…
Abuja, Nigeria — General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), has revealed that over 60,000 out of the 120,000 Boko Haram terrorists who surrendered to the Nigerian military are children. The disclosure was made during an interview on Arise News Channel’s breakfast programme, The Morning Show, on Monday, which was monitored by our…
Osogbo, Nigeria — The Osun State Police Command has arrested Rauf Mutiu for allegedly planning to exhume his late parents’ remains to finalize the sale of their house. The incident occurred in the Tinumola area of Dada Estate, Osogbo, and was reportedly halted by Mutiu’s siblings, who were not informed of his plans. Mutiu, a…
Imo, Nigeria — Operatives from the Imo State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit have successfully neutralized two kidnapping suspects and rescued four victims in a raid against a notorious criminal syndicate operating in the state. The operation took place on January 4, 2025, following a distress call received around noon reporting the abduction of three women…
Bauchi, Nigeria — The Bauchi State Government has formally inaugurated 500 cadets and marshals of the Bauchi State Road Traffic Agency (BAROTA) as part of efforts to curb traffic violations and enhance road safety across the state. The initiative, unveiled during a passing-out parade at the Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu Square, Government House Bauchi, aligns with…
Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, under Operation Fansan Yamma, have dismantled several terrorist camps near Bichi Hill in Danmusa Local Government Area, Katsina State. Acting on credible intelligence about terrorist activities, the operation targeted camps responsible for attacks in Danmusa, Safana, and Kankara Local Government Areas on December 19, 2024. In a…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed allegations of extrajudicial killings during the #EndBadGovernance protests, as detailed in Amnesty International‘s (AI) recent report. The report, titled “Bloody August: Nigeria Government’s Violent Crackdown on #EndBadGovernance Protests”, claimed that police actions led to at least 24 deaths across six northern states. In a statement, Force Public Relations…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) to thoroughly investigate the death of a 35-year-old man, Jimoh Abdulquadri, who died while in police custody in Kwara State. This directive was contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed that the…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested 107 suspected kidnappers between January and December 2024, according to the State Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Ramhan Nansel. Speaking in Lafia during an interview with Radio Nigeria, DSP Nansel detailed the command’s efforts to address security concerns ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations. He revealed that…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced plans to intensify traffic enforcement during the festive season through mobile courts. The Corps Marshal, Mallam Shehu Mohammed, has directed commanding officers nationwide to collaborate with the judiciary in all states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to ensure seamless prosecution of traffic offenders. This initiative aims…
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports suggesting the presence or planned establishment of foreign military bases in Nigeria, including claims about a French military base in the North East. In a statement on Monday, Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, debunked allegations circulating online that French soldiers had arrived in Maiduguri…
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has directed the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) to deploy personnel and logistics to ensure smooth traffic flow and road safety during the festive season Represented by the Permanent Secretary, General Services, Mr. Maurice Mberi, Akume emphasized the need for strengthened collaboration among…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has begun an investigation into a runway excursion involving an Allied Air Boeing 737-400 (Cargo) aircraft with registration 5N-JRT. According to a statement by the Bureau’s Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance, Mrs. Bimbo Olawumi Oladeji, the incident occurred at approximately 10:06 AM local time on Wednesday, December…
The Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued 23 kidnapped victims in separate operations in Katsina and Akwa Ibom States, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to combating crime. The Force’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the rescues in a statement. In Katsina State, 20 abductees were freed in two operations on December 7. At about…
The Anambra State Police Command has apprehended a suspected notorious armed robber and kidnapper, Ebuka Ndubuisi, during an operation by the Special Anti-Cultism Squad in Enugwu-Ukwu. In a statement, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed that Ndubuisi, 29, was arrested in Obosi, Idemili North Local Government Area, following intelligence gathered from another…
The Commissioner of Police , Olatunji Disu, has issued a strict warning against the unauthorized use of tinted windows and covered or tampered number plates in Abuja. He announced that violators would face severe sanctions as part of the police’s efforts to curb rising criminal activities in the city. During a press briefing in Abuja,…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is set to arraign Ahmed Kuru, former Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON); Captain Roy Ilegbodu, Managing Director of Arik Air; and Kamilu Omokide, receiver manager of Arik Air. They will be joined by Union Bank PLC and Super Bravo Limited as defendants. The…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has arraigned 113 foreign nationals before the Federal High Court in Abuja on charges of cybercrime, including computer fraud, marketing scams, money laundering, and unauthorized data access. According to a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the suspects were apprehended on November 3, 2024,…
The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Army’s dedication to restoring lasting peace across the nation if confirmed in a substantive capacity. Lieutenant General Oluyede made this pledge while appearing before the House of Representatives Joint Committee on Defence and Army for a screening session at the National…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor has announced plans to seek an arrest warrant for Myanmar’s military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, over alleged crimes against humanity linked to the persecution of the Rohingya Muslim minority. The charges stem from a violent crackdown launched in August 2017, which the United Nations has described as ethnic cleansing….
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has called on Nigerians to exercise greater caution and responsibility on the roads to reduce the alarming rate of traffic accidents across the country. Speaking at Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital, Amaku, Awka, during a hospital visitation to mark the conclusion of the 2024 World Day of Remembrance…
In response to the growing issue of building collapses in Rivers State, the state government has announced plans to create a dedicated taskforce to tackle the problem and safeguard lives. This initiative comes after a recent incident where a three-storey building under construction collapsed on Abacha Road in Port Harcourt’s GRA. Fortunately, no lives were…
The head of the Lagbaja family, Pa Tajudeen Lagbaja, has expressed profound regret over obtaining the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) form for his late nephew, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja, who served as Chief of Army Staff before his recent death. Reflecting on his nephew’s untimely passing, Pa Lagbaja shared that, had he foreseen this loss,…
