Nigerian Army Repositions Senior Leadership To Strengthen Operational Effectiveness, National Security
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has approved the strategic redeployment of senior officers to key command, operational and staff appointments across the Nigerian Army (NA), as part of ongoing efforts to enhance operational effectiveness, strengthen leadership and align the Service’s command structure with Nigeria’s evolving security environment. The exercise prioritises […]
FULL LIST: US govt names Nigerian, companies linked to terrorism financing
The United States has named a Nigerian and three companies operating in Nigeria as part of an alleged financial network linked to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The move was announced by the US Department of State as part of a wider action against three individuals and six entities accused of helping […]
Police Launch New App to Help Nigerians Fight Financial Fraud
The Nigeria Police Force has launched two new tools to fight financial fraud and improve communication within the force. The Inspector-General of Police unveiled the Force Vigilant App and the NPF-MTN Closed User Group Network on Tuesday in Abuja. The Vigilant App is a smartphone platform that lets Nigerians report suspected financial fraud. Users can […]
What Many Don’t Know About Oyo’s Two New Aircraft Bought by Makinde’s Government
What Many Don’t Know About Oyo’s Two New Aircraft Bought by Makinde’s Government After months of public criticism, debates, and questions over the Oyo State Government’s decision to invest billions of naira in two surveillance aircraft, the long-awaited platforms finally arrived in Ibadan on Tuesday, marking a major milestone in Governor Seyi Makinde’s drive to […]
BREAKING: Tinubu Issues Fresh Directive
BREAKING: Tinubu Issues Fresh Directive President Bola Tinubu has directed the Armed Forces, the Nigeria Police Force, and intelligence agencies to track down those responsible for the deadly attack that claimed about 30 lives in Kaduna State. The attack occurred in the early hours of Monday at Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward, Kauru Local Government […]
REVEALED: New Details Surface In Alleged Plot To Overthrow Tinubu
REVEALED: New Details Surface In Alleged Plot To Overthrow Tinubu Fresh details have emerged on the alleged coup plot involving military officers accused of planning to overthrow the administration of President Bola Tinubu, with investigators claiming the suspects developed coded communication systems, proposed execution dates, troop deployment plans and post-takeover arrangements The latest revelations […]
FLASH: Senator Natasha Reveals Major Concern About Nigeria’s Proposed State Police
FLASH: Senator Natasha Reveals Major Concern About Nigeria’s Proposed State Police Kogi Central District Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has warned that Nigeria’s proposed state police structure must be shielded from political manipulation, insisting that lawmakers need to build strong accountability mechanisms into the legal framework to ensure ordinary citizens have somewhere to seek redress whenever abuses […]
FLASH: Tinubu Takes Another Bold Step, Names State Police Implementation Committee
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday inaugurated the Presidential Working Group on the National Policing Bill to prepare the legal framework for implementing state police across the country. Tinubu, represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, inaugurated the panel at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The inauguration followed the Senate’s passage of the Constitution Alteration […]
Viral Video: ‘Police Didn’t Tell Nigerians The Truth, They Were Bandits Returning From Peace Meeting’ – Northern Cleric
Viral Video: ‘Police Didn’t Tell Nigerians The Truth, They Were Bandits Returning From Peace Meeting’ – Northern Cleric A northern Islamic cleric, Sheikh Murtala Bello Asada Sokoto, has criticised the Nigeria Police Force over its denial of a viral video showing armed men riding motorcycles in Katsina State, questioning efforts to portray the individuals as […]
‘They’re vigilantes, not bandits’ — police dismiss viral Katsina video
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says reports alleging that its officers were fraternising with armed bandits in Katsina state are false and misleading. The claims arose from a viral video that appeared to show police officers greeting armed men on motorcycles. Anietie Iniedu, force public relations officer (FPRO), said in a Statement on Wednesday that […]