Security
President Tinubu To Host Indian PM Modi Sunday In Abuja
Presidential spokesman said both leaders would have further talks on how to strengthen Nigeria and India’s ties. President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday host the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in […]
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Army Announces Late COAS Taoreed Lagbaja’s Burial Arrangements
According to a statement released by President Bola Tinubu’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Lagbaja passed away in Lagos after a period of illness. The late Chief Of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja will be buried on Thursday and Friday. His burial announcement issued by the Acting COAS, Lieutenant General OO Oluyode on Wednesday on behalf of the […]
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Gunmen K!ll Three, Injure Two In Plateau Attack
The police and Joint Security Task Force Operation Safe Haven are yet to issue any statement or response to the recent attack. Suspected terrorists abducted an unspecified number of traders travelling along the Kaduna- Birnin Gwari RoadA graphical illustration of gunmen. Three youths were murdered by attackers in Rakok village of Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area […]
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COAS:Oluyede Condoles Lagbaja’s Family
Acting Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, has condoled with the family of the late Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the 23rd Chief of Army Staff. Lagbaja passed on Tuesday, November 4, 2024, after a brief illness. On Wednesday, Oluyede paid a condolence visit to Mrs Mariya Lagbaja and other family members […]
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President Tinubu Grieve Lagbaja, Directs That National Flag Be Flown Half-Mast
President Bola Tinubu has expressed regret following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, after a brief illness. In a statement through the Director, Information & Public Relations, Segun Imohiosen for the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, the President has directed that National Flags be flown at half […]
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Makinde mourns Chief of Army Staff, commiserates with Tinubu, Army, Osun govt
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, as a sad loss to the country. The governor, who described Lagbaja as a patriot and one of the finest military officers produced by the country, expressed his condolences to the President and Commander-in-Chief of […]
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President Tinubu Appoints Oluyede As Acting Chief Of Army Staff
Oluyede will hold sway as the COAS pending the return of Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja from medical leave. Major General Olufemi Oluyede served as the 56th Commander of the elite Infantry Corps of the Nigerian Army, based in Jaji, Kaduna. President Bola Tinubu has appointed Major General Olufemi Olatubosun Oluyede as the acting Chief of […]
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Nigerian Police Warn POS Operators: Transactions Above ₦500,000 Can Lead to Trouble
Delta State Police Command has issued a stern warning to Point of Sale (POS) operators regarding transactions exceeding ₦500,000. According to SP Bright Edafe, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, such transactions could potentially implicate operators in criminal activities, particularly kidnappings. In a recent statement, SP Edafe highlighted a case where a POS operator […]
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Military challenged former militant leader Asari Dokubo to battlefield
The Nigerian military has issued a strong response to former militant leader Asari Dokubo, challenging him to witness the military’s capabilities firsthand on the battlefield. This follows Dokubo’s claim that he could shoot down a military helicopter flying near his residence and his assertion that he has the power to contain the Nigerian military. In […]
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Nigeria Police Arrest Six Foreigners, Others For Illegal Mining In Zamfara
The commissioner expressed concerns over the rate of irregular migration of foreigners into the country to commit crimes. The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested six foreigners from Burkina Faso and Niger Republic in connection with illegal mining and banditry in the state. The state Commissioner of Police, Mohammed Dalijan, disclosed this in Gusau on […]
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Nigeria:Soldiers rescue 28 kidnap victims, arrest terrorists’ arms supplier
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued no fewer than 24 citizens abducted by terrorists in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The troops rescued the victims after a gun battle with the terrorists hibernating in the Mandara mountain in the state. According to a statement on X on Wednesday, the Nigerian Army also […]
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Yobe Govt B$ries 34 Victims Of Mafa Attack
The latest attack on the Mafa community is described as the worst in the state since the Boko Haram insurgency commenced fourteen years ago. The officials of Yobe State government led by the deputy governor, Idi Barde-Gubana, has conducted funeral prayers for the 34 victims who were killed in an attack by suspected Boko Haram […]
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EFCC probes fake workers member arrested by DSS in Adamawa
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has commenced an investigation of one Solomon Yohana for allegedly impersonating staff of the Commission. Yohana was arrested on August 19, in the Guyuk Local government area of Adamawa State by the Department of State Service. The suspect was subsequently handed over to the EFCC. This was contained in […]
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Suspected Smuggler Kills Customs Officer In Jigawa
A suspected smuggler has shot dead an officer of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Jigawa State. The suspect who had been nabbed was trying to evade arrest. According to the spokesman of the Federal Operations Unit Zone B, of the Nigeria Customs Service, Isah Sulaiman, the victim Hamza Elenwo – an Inspector of Customs […]
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Nigerian police dismiss officer for “rejecting transfer to new station”.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed Buba Adamu, a corporal “who refused to report at his new station in Kaduna”. Adamu had been transferred to Kaduna from the Cross River State Police Command where he had been for nine years. However, the corporal reportedly promoted himself to the rank of superintendent and allegedly operated […]
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CBN Issues Fresh Guidelines For Foreign Currency Deposit
CBN directed that each bank would be allowed a maximum deposit of $10 million threshold for USD 100 notes and USD 50 notes daily. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued fresh guidelines to Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) on the deposit of foreign currency notes with the apex bank. This directive was contained in […]
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Crime:Retired General Killed In Abuja, CP Orders Probe
Tragically, Udokwere lost his life in a violent armed robbery at his estate on a Saturday morning. A retired Brigadier General, Uwem Udokwere, has been killed in Abuja, the nation’s capital. According to a statement by the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, Udokwere was killed during an armed robbery attack on his estate on Saturday […]
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SECURITY: Akinyele Local Government Chairman Holds Emergency Peace and Security Committee Meeting with Key Stakeholders to combat insecurity, kidnapping and other illegal activities.
The Executive Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon Akinwole Akinleye, held an Emergency peace and security meeting with key stakeholders with the aim of ensuring safety of lives and properties of Residents within the local government areas. The meeting which is in line with the vision of the Oyo State Governor, His Excellency, Engr Seyi […]
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Eid-el-Kabir: Be Security Alert, DSS Advises Muslims, Others
The Department of State Services (DSS) has advised Muslims and other Nigerians to be cautious while engaging in religious and social activities during the Sallah celebrations. The advise was contained in a statement on signed by the Director, Public Relations and Strategic Communications Department, Peter Afunanya, and made available to journalists on Saturday. The Service […]
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Two Soldiers Injured As Bandits Attack Military Base In Niger
A bandit leader was also killed in the attack which happened in the early hours of Tuesday. Two soldiers have been injured following a bandit attack on a military base in Tegina, in the Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. A bandit leader was also killed in the attack which happened in the early […]
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