Category: Security
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AUSTRALIA NAMES FIRST FEMALE ARMY CHIEF IN HISTORIC SHAKE-UP
Breaking ranks and glass ceilings — Australia’s army is getting its first-ever female leader. Australia has made history by appointing Susan Coyle as its first female Chief of Army — a landmark move in the 125-year history of the Australian Army. But this isn’t just about a title — it’s about timing and transformation. Coyle,…
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POLICE PROBE LAGOS OFFICERS OVER VIRAL MISCONDUCT VIDEO
One viral video, millions of eyes — and now, an official police investigation is in motion. The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into alleged misconduct by officers from the Satellite Town Division in Lagos after a video of the incident went viral online. Force Public Relations Officer Aliyu Giwa confirmed the probe via…
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ZULUM DEFENDS JILLI AIRSTRIKE, WARNS AGAINST AIDING INSURGENTS
In Borno’s fight against insurgency, the message is clear: no safe havens — and no sympathy for collaborators. Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has defended the recent airstrike on Jilli community, insisting it targeted a known insurgent hub — not innocent civilians. The operation, carried out by troops under Operation Hadin Kai, hit what security…
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GUNMEN KILL IMO MONARCH, SET VICTIMS ABLAZE IN SHOCKING ATTACK
Another brutal night in Imo — a royal figure and others killed, leaving a community shaken and demanding answers. Fear and tension have taken over parts of Imo State after gunmen killed a traditional ruler, Paulinus Ekwueme, along with five others in a gruesome roadside attack. The incident happened in Ohaji/Egbema area, where the attackers…
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NSCDC ARRESTS 20 FOREIGN NATIONALS IN KANO FOR ILLEGAL ENTRY
Kano authorities crack down on undocumented foreigners after intelligence-led operation exposes potential security risks. The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kano State Command has arrested 20 foreign nationals in the Danbare area of Kumbotso LGA for illegal entry. State Commandant Mohammed Hassan-Agalama said the suspects hail from Sudan, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger. They…
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NIGERIAN NAVY EYES PARTNERSHIPS TO BOOST LOCAL SHIPBUILDING
Vice Adm. Idi Abbas says collaboration with tech and defence firms will strengthen Nigeria’s naval capacity and homegrown shipbuilding. The Nigerian Navy is seeking partnerships with local and international firms to expand indigenous shipbuilding and enhance naval operations, the Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, announced during a meeting with Amadou Thiam of ASELSAN Nigeria…
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NCCSALW SEIZES 16,000 ILLEGAL ARMS IN 4 YEARS
Nigeria steps up fight against insecurity as NCCSALW reports major crackdown on illicit weapons across the country. The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has seized and destroyed 16,000 illegal arms and light weapons over the past four years, the Centre’s Director-General, Johnson Kokumo, announced during a visit to…
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PLATEAU GOVT RELAXES JOS NORTH CURFEW TO 6AM–6PM
Improved security in Jos North brings longer movement hours, but residents are urged to stay vigilant and cooperate with authorities. The Plateau State Government has further relaxed the curfew in Jos North LGA 8. Joyce Ramnap, Commissioner for Information and Communications, said the decision follows improved security after a gunmen attack on Angwan Rukuba community,…
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EDO GOV URGES YOUTHS TO APPLY FOR NIGERIAN ARMY RECRUITMENT
Governor Monday Okpebholo says the ongoing Army intake is a pathway to career growth, national service, and personal development for Edo youths. Governor Monday Okpebholo has called on eligible young men and women in Edo State to participate in the Nigerian Army 91st Regular Recruits Intake. The appeal comes ahead of the Nigerian Army sensitisation…
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AKWA IBOM POLICE ARREST 7, SEIZE ARMS IN IKONO RAID
A police raid in Ikono uncovers a criminal hideout disguised as a worship centre, leading to arrests and seizure of weapons. The Akwa Ibom Police Command has detained seven suspects and recovered firearms after raiding a hideout in Ndiya Mfia, Ikono LGA. DSP Timfon John said the operation, triggered by credible public intelligence, recovered two…
