By Kehinde Akinpelu, Ilorin The new commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)…
Category: Security
COAS vows decisive action against terrorists
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has reaffirmed Nigerian Army’s resolve to decisively tackle…
3 suspected bandits killed in Katsina as DPO pays supreme price in gun duel
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed the killing of three suspected bandits, and the Divisional…
NFSS trains 2000 personnel on intelligence tactics in Ebonyi
The Nigeria Forest Security Services (NFSS) Ebonyi Command on Friday trained 2,000 personnel on Information and…
Police arrest suspect linked to Bayelsa secretariat explosion
He is currently undergoing interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department, and upon conclusion, the suspect…
Army denies reports alleging protests by Kaduna residents
The Headquarters, 1 Division/Sector 1, Operation Fansan Yamma, has denied reports alleging protests by residents of…
Army rescues 26 victims, foil jailbreak
Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued 26 kidnapped victims and recorded multiple operational successes across…
Plateau gets new police commissioner
Mr Bassey Ewah, on Thursday assumed duty as the 46th Commissioner of Police of Plateau. Ewah…
48 hours of carnage: Over 130 lives lost in 3 states
More than 130 persons have been killed in attacks by gunmen at communities in Kwara, Katsina…
Defence Minister on failed coup: “I was a target”
I really don’t know what got into their heads to think that they could take on…
TSF welcomes deepening security cooperation between US and Nigeria
By Moses Okorie The Tinubu Stakeholders Forum (TSF) has welcomed the deepening security cooperation between the…
Lagos lawmakers seek release of kidnapped corper as abductors demand N30 million
The Lagos State House of Assembly has intervened in the kidnapping of a prospective corps member,…
Police, bandits in gunfight, four killed in Benue
Ms Udeme said the bandits were neutralised in a gun duel with the police at a…
Otti launches maiden South-East shooting competition in Abia
Gov. Alex Otti of Abia, on Tuesday, launched the 1st South-East Shooting Competition, describing shooting as…
16 officers to face court martial over coup attempt, other offences – DHQ
The Defence Headquarters maintained that the decision to subject the officers to court-martial reflects the Armed…
Emir of Zuru visits Defence Minister to seek establishment of military formation
By Haruna Usman, Birnin Kebbi The Emir of Zuru, Alhaji Muhammad Sanusi Mika’ilu Sami Gomo lll,…
2025 WASA: Governor Namadi commends military’s roles in enhancing security
By Abdullahi Idris, Dutse The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has described the West Africa…
NAF committed to improving welfare of veterans
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the welfare and healthcare of…
Kaduna abduction: We won’t tolerate massacre of Christians — US lawmakers
According to her, Nigerian authorities must do more to guarantee the safety of Christians and safeguard…
Troops destroy multiple terrorist camps in North East
By Moses Okorie Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have…
Bandits abduct worshippers during Sunday service in Kaduna
Residents of the affected communities said the attackers operated for hours without resistance, heightening fears over…
Alleged mutiny report false – Army
Col. Anele described mutiny as “a grave offence under military law,” adding that it is alien…
Army confirms surrender of 80 militants in Cross River
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the voluntary surrender of 80 militants in Cross River State under…
Ex-Army Chief Faruk Yahaya files N1.5bn defamation suit
A former Chief of Army Staff, retired Lt.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, has filed a defamation suit against…
Police arrest suspects linked to attack on Ngige’s convoy, two killed in shootout
Ikenga said the suspects, believed to be armed robbers and cultists with links to a proscribed…
Armed Forces Celebration and Remembrance Day: Slain soldiers’ widows decry neglect
Widows of fallen military heroes have said they have been neglected and abandoned, especially amid economic…
US hands over military supplies to Nigeria
AFRICOM did not provide details on the type or quantity of military equipment delivered. By Ife…
Security, services to improve as 10,000 partners umdergo nationwide training for proof of address rollout
The trained personnel will play a critical role in ensuring citizens can obtain recognised proof of…
Army slams misleading report on COAS’ Port Harcourt visit
The Nigerian Army on Sunday dismissed as ‘misleading and malicious’ a report alleging that the Chief…
DSS rescues 25 kidnapped children in Plateau
The Department of Security Services (DSS), has rescued 25 children recently abducted by gunmen in Sabon…