A joint operation by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command and the military has successfully rescued a kidnapped naval officer and two civilians abducted by armed criminals in Mpape, Abuja. The victims were taken on March 21, 2025, after heavily armed assailants attacked the Maman Vatsa Estate gate, blocking Mpape Road and firing at…

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has offered scholarships to two young orphans at Infant Jesus Orphanage in Calabar, Cross River State from primary to the university level. He also made a cash donation of N2 million as well as food items to the Orphanage. Kalu’s visit was part of the…

 Nigeria and Bangladesh have begun discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation in defence, agriculture, and military integration into non-combat sectors. The Honourable Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, disclosed this during a courtesy visit by the High Commissioner of Bangladesh to Nigeria, H.E. Mansur Rahman, at Ship House, Abuja. According to the Minister, the collaboration aims…

The Armed Forces of Nigeria, in collaboration with hybrid forces, the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), and other security agencies, have intensified their operations against terrorists, oil thieves, and criminal elements across the country. Over the past ten days, numerous terrorists were neutralized, key collaborators arrested, and several kidnapped victims rescued. In the…

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has strongly refuted allegations of impunity leveled against the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) in a recent editorial by a national newspaper. In a statement issued by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, the military expressed concerns over what it described as an unfair and unbalanced portrayal of its…

The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammad Matawalle, has thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, describing it as a necessary step to restore order and stability. In a statement released on Tuesday, Matawalle emphasized that the political crisis in Rivers had…

Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Mohammed Matawalle, has emphasized the urgent need to strengthen military collaboration, intelligence gathering, and capacity building to bolster regional security in West Africa. Speaking as the Special Guest of Honour at a gala dinner during the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in…

The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has called for enhanced collaboration and support from the European Union (EU) to advance ongoing police reforms in Nigeria. This appeal was made during a courtesy visit by an EU delegation led by Ambassador Gautier Mignot to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja. Senator Gaidam emphasized the…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed Commissioner of Police Ibrahim Adamu Bakori as the new Commissioner of Police for Kano State. This appointment follows the promotion of the former Commissioner, Salman Garba Dogo, to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police. CP Bakori, who hails from Katsina State, brings a wealth of experience…

The Honourable Minister of Defence of Nigeria, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on ECOWAS member states to strengthen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the sub-region.  He made this appeal while opening the 43rd Ordinary Meeting of the ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff in Abuja. In his remarks, Minister Badaru emphasized the need…

A human rights group in Lagos has revealed that a 36-yr-old police signal sent to the Commissioner, Police Academy, Kaduna revealed that once any policeman accepts the offer of cadet ASP/Inspector, it is assumed that the person has resigned his or her former appointment as a recruit and will have no advantage over and above…

The Honourable Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, has expressed readiness to collaborate with the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on leveraging technology for improved trade facilitation and border security. During a courtesy visit to the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, at the NCS Headquarters in Abuja, both leaders discussed key areas…

 The Nigerian Armed Forces have made significant strides in counter-terrorism and security operations across the country, conducting joint missions with security agencies and hybrid forces. Over the past week, troops have neutralized 92 terrorists, arrested 111 suspected criminals, and rescued 75 kidnapped victims. Additionally, 18 individuals involved in oil theft were apprehended, preventing losses estimated…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has issued a stern warning to officers of Zone 13 Police Headquarters in Ukpo, Anambra State, over their alleged involvement in civil disputes, particularly land matters. The Commission expressed deep concern over the continued misconduct of officers in the zone despite repeated warnings to refrain from interfering in cases outside…

The National Secretary General of Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI), Prof. Khalid Aliyu Abubakar, has praised the Director General of State Services (DGSS), Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi, for organizing a befitting Iftar for the Muslim Ummah. Prof. Abubakar emphasized the importance of the initiative, noting that it would significantly contribute to religious harmony in the country. He…