The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have recorded significant breakthroughs in counterterrorism and anti-crime operations across the country, neutralizing scores of terrorists, rescuing kidnapped victims, and foiling oil theft worth millions of naira within the past week. Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Markus Kangye, disclosed this in Abuja on Thursday while briefing journalists…

The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar, has reaffirmed the central role of transformation, innovation, and the will to fight in enhancing the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN). Speaking at the Third Quarter 2025 Defence Headquarters and Services Transformation Seminar held at the Nigerian Air Force…

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has tasked agricultural research institutes and colleges to strengthen their contributions toward transforming the nation’s agricultural sector and achieving food security. Dr. Dabban gave the charge during a working visit to the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) in Ibadan on…

Nigeria has renewed its call for urgent global action to halt the production of fissile material, stressing that the survival of humanity depends on bold steps toward nuclear disarmament. The Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Abubakar Badaru, CON, mni, made the appeal on Thursday at the first Ministerial Meeting of the “Friends of a Fissile…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, has cautioned officers against extortion, unauthorized roadblocks, and unprofessional conduct as the Command intensifies security operations in Abuja. CP Adewale issued the warning on Thursday, September 25, 2025, during a strategic meeting with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs), and Tactical Commanders…

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police, Hashimu Argungu, mni, has urged newly promoted senior police officers to regard their elevation as a call to greater responsibility, discipline, and sacrifice, rather than a reward marking the end of their service. Argungu, represented by the Head of Press and…

The final journey of the immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and retired Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, NPM, fdc, began on Wednesday in Abuja with a solemn day of tributes in his honour. The ceremony, held at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, attracted dignitaries and mourners from…

The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has declared open a training programme for operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on the use of its newly introduced criminal database systems. Speaking at the official opening in Abuja, Egbetokun described the initiative as a milestone in Nigeria’s policing history, stressing that the adoption of…

The Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), Dr. Abubakar Adamu Dabban, has urged Federal Colleges of Agriculture and research institutes to deepen their commitment to research, training, and innovation in order to strengthen food security and drive agricultural transformation in the country. Dr. Dabban made the call during his familiarization visit…

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) Hashimu Argungu, mni, has restated the Commission’s commitment to building a professional and ethical Nigeria Police Force through fair appointments, merit-based promotions, and firm but just disciplinary measures. Speaking at a Strategic Leadership and Change Management Retreat for Divisional Police Officers…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, on Wednesday presented Group Life Assurance and welfare cheques worth over N2.17 billion to families and next-of-kin of deceased police officers. The ceremony, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, was described by the IGP as both a solemn moment of remembrance and a demonstration…

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has tasked senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to demonstrate visible leadership, strengthen accountability, and step up operational effectiveness in tackling the country’s growing security challenges. Speaking at the Strategic Police Officers Conference held on Tuesday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Abuja, the…

The Federal Government has revoked 1,263 mineral licenses following the failure of holders to pay their statutory annual service fees. A statement by Segun Tomori, Special Assistant on Media to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said the affected licenses would be deleted from the portal of the Nigerian Mining Cadastral Office’s…

The Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has called on the global community to scale up support for women’s economic empowerment, describing it as a critical pathway to poverty reduction, equity, and sustainable peace. Mahmoud made the call at an economic empowerment forum for women political leaders and economic…

The Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Mohammed Matawalle, has assured Nigerians that the recent explosion at the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON), Kaduna, was an accident and that the situation is under control. Matawalle gave the assurance on Sunday, September 21, 2025, during a visit to the DICON facility, following the ordnance…