Tag: #Security
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NEW YOBE CP SETS AGENDA: SMART POLICING, FASTER RESPONSE
New sheriff in town — and he’s bringing brains, speed, and teamwork to the job. Yobe has a new police boss, and he’s thinking strategy over strength. Commissioner of Police Usman Jibrin has unveiled plans to roll out intelligence-driven policing across the state — focusing on smarter operations, faster response times, and tighter security. Speaking…
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ARMY TURNS UP THE HEAT: TROOPS BATTLE FOR FITNESS & FIREPOWER IN SOKOTO
No parade ground drills here this is where strength, stamina, and soldiering skills go head-to-head. The Nigerian Army has kicked off its 2026 Inter-Brigade Corporals and Below Competition in Sokoto and it’s not your average contest. From endurance runs to weapon handling and tactical drills, soldiers are being pushed to their limits to prove one…
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ARMY DECORATES 5 NEW LT.-COLONELS, DEMANDS HIGHER STANDARDS
Promotion comes with pressure as the Nigerian Army urges newly elevated officers to lead with discipline and deliver stronger results. Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Balogun, Commander of the 4 Brigade Nigerian Army, has decorated five newly promoted Lieutenant Colonels in Benin, charging them to justify their elevation through discipline, loyalty and improved service delivery. According to the…
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NIGER DEPUTY GOV CONDEMNS BANDIT ATTACK ON TWO COMMUNITIES
Authorities promise justice and stronger security after a deadly bandit raid in Niger State leaves lives lost and communities shaken. Niger Deputy Governor Yakubu Garba has condemned the bandit attack on Erena and Bagna communities in Niger State, describing the assault as barbaric and unacceptable. In a statement by his Press Secretary, Ummikhaltume Abdullahi-Kuta, Garba…
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UNODC WARNS: CRIME, CORRUPTION FUEL EXTREMISM IN NIGERIA
From drug trafficking to dirty money—experts say the roots of violent extremism in Nigeria run deeper than just ideology. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime has flagged organised crime, corruption, and illicit financial flows as major drivers of violent extremism in Nigeria. Speaking ahead of a new national strategy rollout, UNODC Country Representative…
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NAVY SEEKS DENMARK ALLIANCE TO SECURE GULF OF GUINEA
Nigeria is strengthening global partnerships to tackle piracy and maritime threats in one of the world’s busiest shipping corridors. The Nigerian Navy is pushing for deeper collaboration with Denmark to boost security in the Gulf of Guinea. Chief of Naval Staff, Idi Abbas, made the call during talks with Danish Ambassador Jen Hansen in Abuja,…
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POLICE SHAKE-UP: I-G REDEPLOYS TOP OFFICERS NATIONWIDE
Fresh postings across the police force—newly promoted AIGs and CPs get strategic roles to boost security and efficiency. The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered the immediate deployment of newly promoted senior officers across key commands and departments nationwide. According to the Nigeria Police Force, the move targets better operational efficiency, stronger leadership, and…
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BETTER PAY, BETTER FIGHT: TROOPS’ MORALE RISES ON IMPROVED WELFARE
From higher allowances to better feeding and faster rotations, Nigerian troops say improved welfare is boosting their confidence on the battlefield. Fresh findings show that welfare conditions for frontline soldiers have significantly improved, lifting morale across operations under Operation Hadin Kai and beyond. Troops revealed that monthly operational allowances have jumped to about ₦60,000, up…
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TROOPS BUST 18 TERROR SUPPLIERS IN BORNO CRACKDOWN
A major breakthrough in the fight against insurgency—troops intercept suspects allegedly fueling Boko Haram’s operations. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have arrested 18 suspected logistics suppliers accused of delivering goods to Boko Haram in Borno State. The suspects were intercepted en route to Gubio and Gudumbali, areas known as terrorist strongholds. According to the military,…
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IRAN APPOINTS NEW SECURITY CHIEF AFTER LARIJANI ASSASSINATION
A major shake-up in Iran’s power structure as a new security chief steps in following a high-profile killing. Iran has named Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as the new Secretary General of its Supreme National Security Council, days after the assassination of Ali Larijani in a reported Israeli strike. The appointment, confirmed by a presidential decree, places…
