Both the Joint Taskforce and the Command and Control Secretariat have met with the Authority of the Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA). The meeting was reportedly convened in response to the necessity to increase the enforcement of laws and norms of engagement while dealing with city clean-up and other criminal conduct in the city. Read Also: Ogun Elders Advisory Council …
In Lagos State, gunmen wearing masks kidnapped a former Chief of Logistics for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Sikiru Oladimeji Smith (rtd). The incident occurred on Monday evening in Ajah, where the victim was reportedly working on a construction site. CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the incident when contacted. “We are …
The Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong, said on Saturday, the 19 northern countries have started the practice of turning cattle rearing into a huge business for herdsmen in the area. Lalong said this during the 7th Annual Lecture of Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna. He said the northern governors had consented that open grazing is unsustainable and initiated …
Two other men who were kidnapped alongside the pupils are also said to have been freed. The Kaduna Commissioner for Home Affairs and Internal Security, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the release of the students to BBC Hausa Service on Saturday. The pupils were abducted from the private college in Kaduna State on April 20 after bandits invaded their hostels. Five of …
The Nigerian Army has declared that Boko Haram terrorists endured a humiliating defeat in Rann, the headquarters of Kala Balge LGA of Borno State, barely hours to the tenure of the new Chief of Army Staff, Faruk Yahaya. This follows the attempt by the terrorists in their numbers to infiltrate the main entrance into the town, mounted on gun trucks. …
The Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Mohammadu Buhari has appointed Major General Farouk Yahaya as the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS). His appointment follows the departure of Lt. General Ibrahim Attahiru, who died last weekend at an air crash together with 10 other military officers in Kaduna. An announcement issued …
The Eastern Union (EU), a socio-political pressure band of the individuals of the older Eastern Region has contested the current shoot-at-sight order by President Muhammadu Buhari to the army and authorities in the South East and South-South geo-political zones. The EU, in a statement issued by its Abuja headquarters on Saturday, maintained that the president was unjust to the Igbo, …
Priscilla Ojong, the 300-Degree Mass Communication student of the Cross River State University, who was initially declared missing, has finally reunited along with her mum. Recall that Priscilla was reported missing by her friends days ago after she travelled outside the State to see a friend and remained incommunicado for over three weeks. Her father, Mr. Ernest Ojong, in an …
A Pastor of the Deeper Life Bible Church who was kidnapped from his church in Ondo State has been freed. The pastor, Otamayomi Ogedengbe regained his freedom after spending a few weeks in captivity. Pastor Ogedengbe was kidnapped last week by his abductors in Irene axis of Akure South Local Authorities during a church programme. Following the kidnap, a ransom …
WARRI — Youths at Mosogar Community in Ethiope West Local Government Area at Delta State have assaulted the Chairman of this Council, Hon. Oghenedoro Owoso, more than what they described as continuing power outage in the community, which makes away with just two riffles and injuring a policeman and an aide to the chairman. The youths who had been protesting …
The Adamawa State Police Command has deployed 1,207 personnel to secure citizens over the span of the Sallah celebration. The personnel are to boost visibility policing throughout the 21 local government regions of the State and protect against crime while individuals go about feasting at the soul of the year. Read Also: Matawalle denies paying ransom to secure release of 26 …
The Presidency on Monday night confirmed that there was a ridiculous effort to burgle Gambari’s residence. That is coming at a time where there are worries in the country about the increasing insecurity in the country. The current attack at Aso Rock has stirred reactions from Nigerians who advised the government over its failure to secure the Presidential villa. According …
A former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd), has stated that he does not have any connection with any terrorist or bandit group within or outside the nation. Abubakar made the clarification in a statement made available to newsmen in Minna on Monday that was signed on his behalf by his Media Aide, Dr Yakubu Sulaiman. The former Head …
Two students of the Abia State University (ABSU), Uturu, whose identities were yet to be ascertained, have reportedly escaped by their abductors The Country learnt that others were being held by the kidnappers. It was not clear whether the students were the target of the gunmen. A source said on Thursday that the pupils were among occupants of a minibus …
The minister disclosed this yesterday while providing his Ramadan Tafsir at Al-Noor mosque Wuse II at Abuja. He said the country is currently facing different issues in areas of insecurity, economic, and societal problems. Pantami clarified the difficulties the country is facing is due to the nature of the wrongdoing by some individuals among the citizens. He said for the …
Introduction In accordance with Ortom, roughly 15 herders that have been dressed in black outfits ambushed him and his safety personnel. I moved to my farm across Gboko street. And, on our way back we began hearing some gunshots and we found those who had been dressed in dark, and out of the experience, we finally discovered that all these …
The Biafra Nations League, BNL, has declared that the unidentified gunmen attacking different locations from the South East are Fulanis being sponsored by some northern political leaders. According to the group, the patrons are trying to terrorize the South East. Deputy National Leader of BNL, Ebuta Akor Takon, in a statement on Sunday, said the activities of some of the …
The Retreat was physically attended by the Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Primary Staff Officers at NHQ, Flag Officers Commanding (FOCs) and commanders of surgeries bases, while the rest of the NN units, ships and institutions participated virtually through Zoom video conference connection. The Theme of the Retreat was “Effective Management for Nigerian Navy Operational Efficiency,” with a particular …
Senator representing Ekiti South, Mrs. Biodun Olujimi, has condemned the killings of six persons in a cult clash at Ikere-Ekiti, Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State. She spoke just as the Police Command stated 34 more suspects have been arrested in connection with Sunday’s bloody violence in the town. Olujimi mentioned hooliganism and cultism shouldn’t be a way of …
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu on Tuesday charged the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu and the service chiefs to discover a lasting solution to insecurity. Akeredolu, while appearing Politics Today, urged them to behave swiftly and decisively to deal with the situation. Read Also: Blame Babangida SAP For Nigeria’s Insecurity – VON DG, Okechukwu He stated: “They must take necessary steps now, …
