Hold Aggrieved Politicians Responsible For Mayhem In Imo — APC Chieftain
Chief Ndukwe Iko, a stalwart of APC in Abia State has attributed the escalating security concerns in South East, particularly Imo to people he described as aggrieved politicians who in his opinion is taking advantage of the tense situation in the state. The businessman who spoke with ABN TV in Lagos on Thursday further stated that agitationist agenda has a...
Buhari Saddened Over Killing Of Soldiers In Niger
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his anguish over the death of several soldiers killed in an ambush and a subsequent helicopter crash in Niger State. “I am saddened by the helicopter accident, following the tragic ambush in which we have lost our brave army personnel,” Buhari said on Saturday in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu. “My thoughts...
Gov. Ikpeazu Lists Security As Topmost Priority, Empowers LG Bosses, Stakeholders To Take Charge
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has restated his administration's commitment to the security of lives and property of Abians. Governor Ikpeazu stated this in a meeting with the Executive Chairmen of the LGAs and some stakeholders in the security sector of the state at the Governor's Lodge, Aba. While addressing the issue which he considered "topmost priority to the people and the State",...
Nigeria Now Selling Weapons To Other African Nations — FG
The federal government has said that many African countries have now started procurement of arms and ammunition from the Defence Industry Corporation of Nigeria (DICON). It said the feat was made possible sequel to the new DICON Act 2023, which provides the potential to significantly contribute to Nigeria’s national development and national security by boosting foreign exchange earnings. The Minister of...
Russia Could Deploy Troops To Burkina Faso If…. Traoré
Burkina Faso's military-backed president has said Russian troops could deploy to fight jihadists in the West African country, if needed. In an interview, Ibrahim Traoré said Russia is offering logistical and tactical training and they are willing to sell whatever weapons are required by Burkina Faso. Mr Traoré added there are no restrictions on what can be bought from Russia, China,...
Uzuakoli Police Station Attackers Reminding Us Pains Of Civil War, Ben Kalu Weeps
Member representing Bende Federal Constituency, Hon. Benjamin Kalu has expressed grief and sadness over the Monday marauding attack on Uzuakoli police station in his constituency in which police formation was torched and vehicles worth millions of Naira burnt. Reacting to the development in a statement, the House of Representatives Spokesperson stated that those who masterminded the attack are reminding the...
FCT Police Command Lost 140 Officers In 2024 — CP Disu
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it lost a total of 140 officers in the Federal Capital Territory last year. In an end-of-the-year statement by the FCT Police Command on the achievement recorded from January to December 2024, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu said some of his 140 active-duty officers perished as a result of Shiites, other violent...
Killings: Benue LG Declares Curfew Over Escalating Security Concerns
The Chairman of Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State, Victor Ormin, has imposed a daily restriction on movement into and out of the LGA from 6:30 p.m., citing growing insecurity and persistent loss of lives. Speaking by phone on Monday, Ormin told our correspondent that the measure was a precautionary step to protect lives and ensure safety in...
Missing Fulani Leader Found Dead In Plateau
Umar Ibrahim, a Fulani leader who went missing on Wednesday, November 27, has been found dead in an abandoned well in the Jokom community of Mangu town in the Mangu local government area (LGA) in Plateau state. Before his death, the deceased was the Ciroma of Kumbun district of Mangu LGA of the state. Captain Oya James, spokesperson for Operation Safe Haven,...
Nigerian Customs Set To Improve Border Security With Advanced Technology
ACG of Customs for the Southwest Zone Saidu Yusuf says the NCS is planning to use technology to fight smuggling and improve border security. Yusuf made the announcement during an appraisal visit to the Ogun Area II Command in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday. He stated the NCS’s commitment to deploying technology to improve border control and patrol operations, noting that...
