Category: News
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FALSE RAPE CLAIMS CAN HURT REAL VICTIMS — SECURITY EXPERT WARNS
A security expert Olaniyi Daniel has raised concerns over the ripple effects of rape allegations later found to be false, warning they can undermine justice for genuine survivors. Speaking in Lagos, Daniel said while false claims are relatively rare, their impact is serious—affecting both the wrongly accused and real victims who may struggle to be…
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ARMY TAKES FOOD FIGHT BEYOND BATTLEFIELD WITH SMART FARM TECH
The Nigerian Army has stepped up its non-combat strategy, rolling out modern agricultural technologies to boost food security and cut post-harvest losses nationwide. At the Nigerian Army Farms and Ranches Limited (NAFRL) in Abuja, the Chief of Army Staff, Waidi Shaibu, unveiled a solar-powered dryer and oxygen-free grain silos designed to improve food preservation and…
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POLICE, CORRECTIONS JOIN FORCES TO BOOST SECURITY, FIX PRISON OVERCROWDING
The Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) are pushing for stronger collaboration to improve inmate welfare, intelligence sharing, and overall national security. Speaking in Abuja, NCoS boss Sylvester Nwakuche described both agencies as “twin brothers” in Nigeria’s justice system, stressing that their roles are tightly linked—from arrest to custody. He revealed…
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CUSTOMS OFFICER MAKES HISTORY AS FIRST FEMALE PILOT IN NCS
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) is celebrating Superintendent Nafisat Balogun after she secured a commercial multi-engine pilot licence in the United States, becoming the first female pilot in the service. According to NCS spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, Balogun was honoured at a ceremony by the Customs Technical Hangar Service, marking a major milestone in a field…
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FILMMAKER URGES SHIFT TO DEEPER, ETHICAL STORYTELLING IN NIGERIA
Beyond drama and headlines, a Nigerian filmmaker says the real stories are the ones we don’t fully tell. Nigerian filmmaker Busola Komolafe has called for a move toward ethical, psychology-driven storytelling, urging creatives to prioritise depth and responsibility over sensationalism. Speaking in Lagos, Komolafe said filmmakers play a powerful role in shaping how society understands…
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SECURITY FORCES LAUNCH OPERATION TO RESCUE 15 ABDUCTED PASSENGERS ON CALABAR–ORON WATERWAY
A routine ferry trip turned into a rescue mission as gunmen abduct 15 passengers on a busy southern water route. Security agencies have launched a joint operation to rescue 15 passengers kidnapped by gunmen along the Calabar–Oron waterway. The Cross River Police Command confirmed the development, saying it is working with the Akwa Ibom Police…
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ABYSSINIA BATTALION WINS NDA COMBAT SWIMMING SHOWDOWN
It was endurance, discipline, and teamwork on display as NDA cadets battled it out in a high-intensity combat swimming competition. Abyssinia Battalion has emerged overall winner of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) inter-battalion combat swimming competition for 73 Regular Course Army cadets. The event, held at the NDA swimming pool in Afaka, Kaduna, tested cadets…
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NIGERIA, SOUTH AFRICA NAVIES HOLD FIRST-EVER STAFF TALKS TO BOOST MARITIME SECURITY
Two of Africa’s leading naval forces are teaming up to tackle piracy and strengthen security at sea. The Nigerian Navy and South African Navy have concluded their maiden Naval Staff Talks, aimed at deepening cooperation and enhancing maritime security across the continent. The talks, held from April 12 to 18 at Naval Base Simon’s Town…
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BENUE RESCUES 15 KIDNAP VICTIMS, 8 SUSPECTS ARRESTED
Relief in Benue as kidnapped passengers—including JAMB candidates—regain freedom after days in captivity. Governor Hyacinth Alia has confirmed the safe rescue of 15 abducted passengers kidnapped along the Taraku–Otukpo road. Speaking in Makurdi alongside the police commissioner, the governor said 17 people were initially taken, but two escaped earlier, leaving 15 who were later rescued…
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SOLUDO APPOINTS PIONEER CEO FOR ANAMBRA INVESTMENT DRIVE
Anambra is making a bold economic move—new investment corporation, new CEO, big expectations. Gov. Chukwuma Soludo has appointed Nwabunwanne Okonkwo as the pioneer Chief Executive Officer of the Anambra State Development and Investment Corporation (ADIC), signaling a fresh push to attract investors and fund major projects. Okonkwo, a finance lawyer with over 16 years’ experience,…
