Tag: defence
Police debunk fake viral WhatsApp post of kidnapping on Enugu-Opi-Nsukka road
Police Command in Enugu State, on Friday, debunked a fake and fear-inducing viral WhatsApp post of kidnapping along the Enugu-Opi-Nsukka Road recently.
The Command’s Spokesman,...
Youth minister promises support for passage of Peace Corps Bill
The Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, has promised to advocate for the swift passage and formal approval of the Peace Corps Bill.
Olawande...
Participate in road safety to reduce crashes, FRSC admonishes stakeholders
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has admonished all stakeholders to participate in road safety to reduce the rate of road crashes in the...
Army: 32 Artillery brigade gets new commander
Brig.-Gen. Justin Ifeanyi has assumed office as the new Brigade Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Akure.
Ifeanyi takes over from Maj.-Gen. John Lar, who...
I- G orders Police commands to involve PCRC in routine operations
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered states, area, and divisional commands to involve the members of the Police Community Relations...
50 million in West Africa face food insecurity – FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on Thursday said the number of people facing food insecurity in West Africa has risen to 50 million.
FAO...
Expert raises concern over rising cases of ritual killings
A security expert, Mr. Seyi Babaeko, has raised concerns over the surge in ritual killings in the country, calling for urgent measures to address...
NGX seeks stronger collaboration with EFCC on stock market protection
The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX) has sought collaboration with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in enhancing compliance with digital trading of assets...
Tinubu seeks multifaceted response to terrorism, other security threats
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, called for a multifaceted response to terrorism, insurgency, and other forms of security threats in the Lake Chad Basin...
Katsina anti-graft commission detains perm. sec., 5 others over alleged misappropriation
The Katsina State Public Complaint and Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a permanent secretary and five other government officials over alleged misappropriation of about N136.1...
Modern warfare: Centre seeks guidelines, regulations on AI, autonomous weapons
The Centre for Civilians in Conflict has called for, according to priorities, the development of clear guidelines and regulations governing the use of artificial...
Stop scooping fuel from crasher trucks- FRSC boss
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has warned Nigerians to stop scooping fuel from crashed trucks loaded with petrol products.
The FRSC Corps Marshal, Shehu...
Kidnapping, banditry: DSS officer testifies against NSCDC officials in court.
Mr Stephen Okolo, a Department of State Service (DSS) official, has said that the deployment of technology aided the arrest of three security personnel...
Economic, environmental challenges to dominate discussions at 5th Lake Chad Governors’...
The organisers of the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum on Monday announced that economic and environmental challenges, as well as recovery and sustainable...
NDLEA intercepts UK-bound illicit drug consignment at Lagos airport, arrests 2
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of Loud, a synthetic strain of cannabis enroute to the United...
Fake kidnapping: Stakeholders task families on teachings of contentment, moral values
Stakeholders have called on families to imbibe the teachings of contentment and moral values in homes to address the incidences of family members faking...
Tanker crashes: FRSC implements mandatory driver registration policy
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has rolled out a nationwide crackdown on tanker crashes, mandating the registration of all tanker drivers under a...
