Tag: #NigeriaSecurity
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NIGERIA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO RELIGIOUS FREEDOM AND UNITY, DISMISSES DIVISIVE CLAIMS
Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, told CNN on Tuesday that the country stands firmly for religious freedom, human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. He dismissed foreign claims that terrorists in Nigeria only target Christians, calling such narratives misleading and harmful. According to Idris, attacks affect both Christians and…
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DEFENCE MINISTER BADARU URGES NEW SERVICE CHIEFS TO UNITE AND DELIVER ON SECURITY
During a maiden courtesy visit at the Ministry of Defence in Abuja on Tuesday, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru emphasized the urgent need for a unified strategy and decisive leadership from the newly appointed Service Chiefs led by Chief of Defence Staff Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede. Joined by Chief of Army Staff Maj.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, Chief…
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NDLEA WARNS NIGHTCLUBS AND FUN SEEKERS OVER RISE OF DRUG PARTIES, LAUDS LATEST LAGOS RAID
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has issued a strong warning to nightclub owners and party-goers about the alarming rise of illegal drug parties across Nigeria. This warning follows a recent raid at Proxy Night Club in Lagos, where over 100 attendees were apprehended during a brazen drug party held from Saturday night into…
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REAR ADMIRAL IDI ABBAS: NIGERIA’S NEW CHIEF OF NAVAL STAFF READY TO BOOST MARITIME SECURITY
Rear Admiral Idi Abbas, appointed as the 25th Chief of Naval Staff, brings over three decades of impressive naval expertise and leadership to Nigeria’s maritime forces. Born on September 20, 1969, in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State, Abbas has dedicated his career to safeguarding Nigeria’s waters with discipline and strategic foresight. A chemistry…
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NDDC LAUNCHES STRATEGIC NAVAL BASE IN AYAKORO TO TACKLE PIRACY AND OIL THEFT IN BAYELSA
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has officially unveiled a state-of-the-art Naval Strategic Location in Ayakoro community, Ogbia LGA, Bayelsa State, aimed at curbing piracy, kidnapping, and oil theft across the region’s waterways. NDDC Managing Director, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, stated this project is pivotal in sustaining Navy efforts and boosting security in the Niger Delta.…
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BORNO POLICE SAFELY REMOVE IEDS AFTER FOILED BOKO HARAM ATTACK
In a timely operation along the Ngwaom–Mafa Road in Borno State, police successfully neutralized two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) planted by insurgents. The discovery and detonation occurred during a post-attack assessment visit by Governor Babagana Zulum, Police Commissioner Naziru Abdulmajid, and senior military officials following a foiled Boko Haram attack on October 22-23. ASP Nahum…
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NIGERIAN ARMY HOLDS INTENSE CROSS COUNTRY RACE TO BOOST TROOP READINESS
Over 288 soldiers from different divisions in Nigeria competed in a grueling 10-kilometer cross country race hosted by the Army Headquarters Garrison in Abuja. The race took them through rugged terrains, mountains, and valleys, testing their endurance, teamwork, and combat preparedness. Flagged off by the Chief of Army Staff Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, the race’s goal…
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NSCDC AND POLICE IN FCT RENEW COMMITMENT TO JOINT SECURITY OPERATIONS
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and Nigeria Police Force, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commands, are doubling down on their commitment to joint efforts to maintain peace and combat crime in Abuja. This was emphasized during a courtesy visit by the newly deployed FCT Commissioner of Police, Dantawaye Miller, to NSCDC FCT Commandant…
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EFCC COMPLETES DEPORTATION OF 192 FOREIGN CYBERCRIME CONVICTS FROM NIGERIA
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), teaming up with the Nigerian Immigration Service and Correctional Service, has successfully deported 192 foreign nationals convicted of cyber-terrorism, internet fraud, and related financial crimes in Lagos. The final batch of 51 convicts, including 50 Chinese and one Tunisian, were repatriated on October 16, marking the end of…
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US ADVISER REJECTS CHRISTIAN GENOCIDE CLAIMS, URGES UNITY AGAINST TERRORISM
A senior US adviser on Arab and African affairs, Boulos, has debunked claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, highlighting that Boko Haram’s attacks claim more Muslim lives. Speaking after meeting President Bola Tinubu at the 2025 Aqaba Process Summit in Rome, Boulos stressed terrorism has no religion or tribe—it affects all Nigerians indiscriminately. Highlighting the…
