About two weeks after devastating floods in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, residents are facing stench of decaying corpses.They described the lingering odour as a reminder of the tragedy and a growing health concern from an estimated 200 people drowned in a flood that followed a heavy rainfall.The Niger State Emergency Management Agency said over 50 houses and their occupants were…
The Nigerian Army has trained no fewer than 604 Special Forces in its eighth session of ‘Exercise Restore Hope’, aimed at boosting national security.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the exercise is a six-month specialist training covering kinetic and non-kinetic areas.The training, which was held at the Nigerian Army Military Training Centre, Kachia, is aimed at preparing the…
A joint security team in Katsina State has foiled a kidnap attempt and rescued 11 victims in Danmusa Local Government Area of the stateDSP Abubakar Aliyu, the Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Katsina Police Command, said this in a statement to newsmen, on Monday in Katsina.“On June 8, at about 10:30 p.m., a joint security team comprising Police operatives, Military, DSS, members of the Community…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says the Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), has destroyed major terrorist enclave used as a training ground, in Bukar Meram, on the southern flank of the Lake Chad region, Borno.This is contained in a statement by the Director, Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, on Monday in Abuja.Ejodame said the operation was conducted on…
In a major win against criminal elements, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully rescued 17 kidnapped victims and recovered 21 fabricated AK-47 rifles during separate operations in Kaduna State.
According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, these operations—carried out on April 9th—are part of the Inspector-General of Police’s broader mission to strengthen…
Tragedy struck again in Zamfara as another fire outbreak ravaged the central market in the early hours of Tuesday, destroying at least 55 shops in the herbal medicine section.
This latest incident comes just six weeks after a similar fire consumed over 100 shops at the same market, raising serious concerns among traders and residents.
According to the traders’ chairman, Alhaji Sa’adu…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved an extension of Mrs. Kemi Nanna Nandap’s tenure as the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) through December 31, 2026.
Mrs Nandap began her career in the Nigeria Immigration Service on October 9, 1989.
President Tinubu appointed her as Comptroller-General on March 1, 2024, to serve till August 31, 2025.
Under her…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple shipments of illegal drugs, including cocaine, tramadol, and skunk, destined for the United States, Italy, and Poland.
According to a statement by the NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the drugs were cleverly concealed in items such as prayer beads, board games, and clothing. The interceptions…
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL CRIMES COMMISSION (EFCC) HAS REAFFIRMED ITS COMMITMENT TO MAINTAINING INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONALISM IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION.
THIS PLEDGE WAS MADE IN UYO, AKWA-IBOM STATE, AT THE END OF A THREE-DAY MANAGEMENT RETREAT LED BY EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN MR. OLA OLOKUYEDE.
OLOKUYEDE STRESSED THAT INTEGRITY IS CRUCIAL FOR THE EFCC’S SUCCESS AND PROMISED A TEAM OF…
NIGERIA POLICE FORCE HAS MADE MAJOR STRIDES IN COMBATTING KIDNAPPING AND GUNRUNNING, WITH SUCCESSFUL OPERATIONS IN ABIA AND NASARAWA STATES LEADING TO THE RESCUE OF FOUR KIDNAPPED VICTIMS, THE NEUTRALIZATION OF SEVEN CRIMINALS, AND THE SEIZURE OF FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
ON MARCH 14, 2025, ABIA STATE POLICE COMMAND, ACTING ON CREDIBLE INTELLIGENCE, LOCATED AND RAIDED A KIDNAPPERS’ HIDEOUT IN…