SECURITY

Troops of Operation Safe Haven have killed two notorious kidnappers, arrested two armed robbers, and rescued nine travellers in the northern part of the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Benard Onyeuko, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. He explained that the soldiers recorded the feats in operations conducted alongside police […]

he Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, Kaduna State has confirmed the release of Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Silas, barely 24 hours after he was abducted by some  armed men. Silas was kidnapped from the parish rectory at St. Charles Catholic Church in Zambina, Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna state in the early hours of Monday. In […]

Troops of 13 Brigade operating under 82 Division Nigerian Army on Tuesday, intercepted a vehicle laden with explosives and assorted ammunition around Utanga village toward Obudu Mountains in Cross River. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, in a statement on Wednesday, said a Toyota Camry car with registration number JAL 492 AA was […]

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Police (Interpol) to grant the commission access to interpol database. ICPC will utilise the access in profiling Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs), and money laundering and illicit financial flows suspects. The Chairman of the ICPC, Prof. Bolaji […]

Ahmed Audi, Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has tasked senior officers of the Corps to serve as mentors to subordinates to foster professionalism. Audi, during the decoration of 22 Assistant Commandant-Generals and 35 Commandants of the Corps on Thursday in Abuja, said that the essence of leadership was […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the release of the former Accountant General of the Federation (AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris from its custody. Mr Wilson Uwujaren, the Head of Media and Public Affairs of the commission, told the Newsmen that Idris was released after meeting his bail conditions. The former AGF was […]

The Nigerian Navy Reference Hospital, Calabar, on Tuesday offered free medical services to no fewer than 2,000 residents in Calabar, the medical rhapsody was held at Kasuk Qua Clan community in Calabar Municipality. Rear Adm. Ibrahim Dewu, Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Eastern Naval Command, Calabar, who inaugurated the medical rhapsody, said  it was part of […]

Ahmed Audi, Commandant-General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called for more decisive action against smugglers of illegal arms and ammunitions into the country. Audi said this while receiving members of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons on Thursday in Abuja. He pledged support […]

Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have stormed the Maitama, Abuja residence of former Imo Governor Senator Rochas Okorocha. According to an aide of the Imo West Senator, the operatives, who allegedly came without arrest warrant, insisted on forcefully taking him away. It is unclear why the operatives stormed the residence though […]

The Police in Ondo State on Tuesday confirmed the release of a cleric, Venerable Olu Obanla and his son, who were kidnapped along the Ifon-Okeluse Road in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State on Saturday. SP Funmilayo Odunlami, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for the Command in Ondo State, confirmed the release of […]