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U.S. Defence Attaché seeks increased military training with Nigerian Navy
The Defense Attaché of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, Col. Thomas Brooks, has expressed interest in expanding training programs between the United States and Nigeria, particularly with the Nigerian Navy. Brooks made this known on Friday during a courtesy visit to the Western Naval Command in Apapa, Lagos. He said that this was his first visit from Abuja to Lagos…
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Centre, NPS partner to combat banditry, arms proliferation
The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the National Park Service (NPS) to tackle banditry and other criminal activities within Nigeria’s parks. Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Johnson Kokumo retired, the Center’s Coordinator, made this known during a visit to the NPS in Abuja on Thursday. “Our mission is to…
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Defence
Poor inmates feeding in prisons raises health, mortality concerns- Panel
Many inmates in custodial centers are reportedly facing death from hunger due to poor feeding and rampant food racketeering. This was made known on Thursday in Abuja by Dr Uju Agomoh, the Secretary of the Independent Investigative Panel on alleged corruption and other violations against the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS), while briefing the media. Agomoh spoke to newsmen at the…
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Defence
No nation can confront regional security challenges alone – Defence Minister
The Minister of State for Defense, Dr. Bello Matawalle, says to effectively address the security challenges in the West African sub-region, it requires collective efforts from all affected countries. Matawalle said this during the Gala Night for the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defense Staff in Abuja. He expressed Nigeria’s appreciation to the ECOWAS military…
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Woman arraigned for fake testimony in church
A 32-year-old woman has been arraigned before the Enugu North Magisterial District Court after giving fake testimony in a Lagos church, police in Enugu have said. In a statement on Tuesday, the command’s spokesman, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said the suspect, Loveth Alo, was apprehended on Feb. 1. According to the police spokesman, during interrogation, the suspect confessed to…
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Crime
4 drug kingpins bag 95 years in jail, forfeit jeeps, others -— NDLEA
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has announced the conviction and sentencing of four drug kingpins to a total of 95 years in prison by the Federal High Courts in Lagos and Yola, Adamawa. In a statement on Friday in Abuja, NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Mr. Femi Babafemi, said the convicts were found guilty of trafficking cocaine…
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Defence
NSCDC links banditry to illegal mining activities
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says there is a strong connection between banditry and illegal mining activities in the country. NSCDC Commandant-General (CG), Ahmed Audi, said this during his first quarterly meeting with senior officers of the corps on Thursday at the NSCDC headquarters, Abuja. Audi stated that investigations indicated that illegal miners collaborated with suspected bandits…
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Featured
Crashes, fatalities reduction: FRSC urges public compliance with traffic laws
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has appealed to the Nigerian public to comply with traffic laws and regulations with a view to reducing the high rate of crashes on the roads. The FRSC spokesman, Olusegun Ogungbemide, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Abuja that public support and cooperation were essential in ensuring a safe and…
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Defence
U.S. commend Nigerian Air Force for counter-terrorism efforts
The United States Bureau of Counterterrorism has commended the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) for its relentless commitment and significant contributions to the fight against terrorism and counterinsurgency operations in Nigeria. The Acting Principal Deputy Coordinator for Counterterrorism at the Bureau, Jessica Long, gave the commendation when she led the US delegation on a high-level meeting with the NAF in Abuja.…
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Defence
Cvil Defence Day: NSCDC commits to protecting critical assets
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has reiterated its commitment to protecting critical national assets as well as lives and properties as the world marks International Civil Defence Day. The Commandant, NSCDC, Kaduna State Command, Mr. Nuhu Dansadau, made the commitment at a road walk in commoneration of the day on Saturday in Kaduna. He said, “The day…
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Defence
FCTA to establish central control centre for intelligence gathering, sharing
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has concluded plans to establish a Central Command and Control Center for the deployment of technology to improve security in the territory. Mr. Adamu Gwary, Director, Security Services Department, FCTA, disclosed this in Abuja on Wednesday while interacting with journalists about efforts to improve security in the territory. Gwary explained that the center, approved…
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Defence
Police begin recruitment medical screening
The Zonal Police Command, Onikan, Lagos, has announced the start of medical screening for constables as part of the police recruitment process. The Zonal Public Relations Officer (ZPRO), CSP Umma Ayuba, confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Ayuba confirmed that the medical screening would begin on Wednesday The police recruitment medical screening for constables…
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Defence
NDA issues warning to residents ahead of shooting exercise
The Nigerian Defense Academy (NDA) has issued a warning to the residents of Afaka, Kauya, and Mando in Kaduna to steer clear of its open range during an upcoming shooting exercise. The academy’s Public Relations Officer, Maj. Muhammad Maidawa, announced in a statement issued to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Kaduna. Maidawa said the exercise had been…
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Defence
Jigawa: Dutse residents decry rising cases of animal theft
Some residents of Dutse, the Jigawa capital, have decried the surging cases of goat and other ruminant theft in their communities. Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in the last one week revealed that the thieves are mainly targeting goats and poultry in the communities. Adama Idris, a mother of four and resident of the Jigawa Tsada community,…
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Defence
Tackling the SGBV menace head-on
Some stakeholders have recently called for collective action to address the menace of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in the country. In separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Lagos, the stakeholders expressed their concerns about the alarming rate of SGBV cases. The United Nations defines Gender-Based Violence (GBV) as any form of violence that…
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Defence
UK-based Nigerian launches security app in Lagos
(NAN) reports that the app Alerte was unveiled during the Nexus Symposium on Saturday. Alerte is a cutting-edge safety technology platform designed to provide real-time emergency alerts and location sharing for individuals in distress. NAN also reports that Alerte is a cutting-edge safety technology platform designed to provide real-time emergency alerts and location sharing for individuals in distress. Useghan, who was represented by Noah…
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NEWS
Opioid: NAFDAC, NDLEA react to BBC’s investigation
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have reacted to the BBC’s investigation on the smuggling of opioids to West Africa. They spoke in reaction to a BBC investigation uncovering an Indian pharmaceutical manufacturing unlicensed, addictive opioids and exporting them illegally to West Africa. India’s…
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