Tag: #NigeriaSecurity
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NSCDC LAGOS IDENTIFIES SCRAP DEALERS AS KEY OFFENDERS IN NATIONAL ASSET VANDALISM
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has revealed that scrap dealers are the primary culprits behind the vandalism of Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI). Commandant Keshinro Adedotun shared this insight during a stakeholders’ meeting in Ikorodu, Lagos. To curb the issue, NSCDC plans to regulate scrap trading hours to…
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MACBAN DEMANDS KEBBI GOVERNMENT TAKE ACTION ON PASTORALIST ATTACKS TO CURB INSECURITY
The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has called on the Kebbi State Government to immediately arrest and prosecute those responsible for recent deadly attacks on pastoralists in the state. Alhaji Bello Aliyu-Gotomo, MACBAN’s National Secretary, condemned the violence in a statement from Abuja, warning that unchecked impunity worsens the region’s security challenges.…
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NDLEA CELEBRATES MAJOR WINS: 45,853 ARRESTS, 8.5 MILLION KGS OF DRUGS SEIZED IN 30 MONTHS
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has marked impressive milestones in the fight against drug abuse and trafficking under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Retired Brigadier-General Buba Marwa, NDLEA Chairman, announced that in the last two and a half years, the agency has arrested 45,853 suspects, confiscated over 8.5 million kilograms of illicit drugs, and…
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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…
