250 more East African soldiers withdraw from eastern DRC
250 more East African soldiers withdraw from eastern DRC About 250 South Sudanese soldiers left Goma on Friday, the latest group from an East African Community (EAC) regional force to withdraw from the strife-torn eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after Kinshasa refused to renew its mandate. The seven-nation EAC first deployed troops in the violence-plagued […]
Army apologises for bombing civilians in Kaduna community
Army apologises for bombing civilians in Kaduna community The Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja has paid a condolence visit to Tudun Biri community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, tendering apologies for actions. A spokesman of the army who disclosed in a statement noted that the army Chief arrived […]
Police, others kill over 50 suspected bandits in Taraba
Police, others kill over 50 suspected bandits in Taraba Taraba State Police Command, in collaboration with the army, vigilante and professional hunters, successfully neutralised more than 50 suspected bandits, who had been terrorising communities in Bali Local Council of the state. According to the command’s spokesperson, Usman Abdullahi, the operation took place in Tonti village, […]
Defence minister visits wounded soldiers, eulogises troops for heroic fight against terrorism
Defence minister visits wounded soldiers, eulogises troops for heroic fight against terrorism The Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has eulogised the troops of Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI for their commitment and effort towards ensuring that peace is fully restored in North East Nigeria. The Minister gave the commendation […]
Police arrest MD of private security firm in Anambra
Police arrest MD of private security firm in Anambra The Anambra State Police Command has arrested Jeff Nweke, the Managing Director of Blue Shield Securities, a private security company in Awka. The arrest follows allegations of serious offences, including sponsoring a nude protest against the police and terrorism. The Commissioner of Police for Anambra State, […]
Army troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims in Sokoto
Army troops rescue 31 kidnapped victims in Sokoto Troops from the Nigerian Army on Tuesday rescued a total of 31 kidnapped victims during a clearance operation in Sokoto state. The Army in a statement on Wednesday said the resilient troops of the Joint Task Force North West Operation HADARIN DAJI (OPHD) carried out the operation. […]
Police raise alarm of political protest in Kano, vows to resist violence
Police raise alarm of political protest in Kano, vows to resist violence Kano State Police command said it has uncovered a plan by some supporters of a political party to orchestrate violence through massive protests in the state. A statement by the spokesperson of the command SP Abdullahi Kiyawa on Monday said intelligent information at […]
Reps panel chief Benson insist on fixing defence industry of Nigeria
Reps panel chief Benson insist on fixing defence industry of Nigeria A member of the House of Representatives, Babajimi Benson, has assured that he would leave no stone unturned on reviving the Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN). Benson representating Ikorodu Federal Constituency of Lagos State on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Troops kill 50 terrorists, arrest 122 in one week
Troops kill 50 terrorists, arrest 122 in one week The Nigerian military troops on the frontline have killed no fewer than 50 terrorists, arresting 122 others in the last one week. Defence Media Operations (DMO) spokesman, Major General Edward Buba who made the disclosure noted that the military continues to target the leadership and chain […]
Police to arrest party supporters over jubilation as Appeal Court rules on Bauchi guber poll
Police to arrest party supporters over jubilation as Appeal Court rules on Bauchi guber poll Bauchi State Police Command said it has banned any form of street jubilation, roadblock, and inciting utterances by political parties supporters following the judgement of the Court of Appeal on the governorship election petition. Police spokesman SP Ahmed Wakil in […]