The Yobe Government has announced a temporary closure of three weekly markets for counter-insurgency operational reasons. They are Katarko, Kukareta and Buni Yadi weekly markets. This is contained in a statement by Brig.-Gen. Dahiru Abdulsalam Rtd, the Adviser to Gov Mai Mala Buni on Security Matters. He said the closure would pave way for proactive…
The Etsu Nupe, Alhaji Yahaya Abubakar, has called for more training, adequate equipment and public support for the Nigerian military to defeat the enemies of the nation. The Royal Father made the call while speaking with newsmen during the 52nd Anniversary Celebration of the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) Regular Course 14 Alumni Association, on Wednesday…
Gov Francis Nwifuru has urged relevant authorities to arrest and prosecute those who reportedly killed 13 Ebonyi indigenes, holding their town union meeting in Anambra. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that an online video which circulated on July 1, showed the mangled bodies of the victims at Ogboji in Orumba South Local Government…
The Anambra government has condemned the brutal killing of no fewer than 10 persons in Ogboji community in Orumba South Local Government Area of the state on June 30. The government in a Statement signed by Dr Law Mefor, the commissioner for Information in Awka on Wednesday, called for a thorough investigation into the matter….
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to protecting Nigerians, as part of its sacred duty and constitutional responsibility. Oluyede said this while briefing journalists on the occasion of the Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) 2025 and 162 years anniversary in Abuja. The COAS was…
The Ogun State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, says the command will on July 6 commerce training for candidates who have successfully passed the recent recruitment process. This is contained in a statement issued to newsmen by Corps Commander, Brig. Gen. Alade Adedigba (Rtd) on Wednesday in Abeokuta. According to Adedigba, the gesture was part…
Residents of Damaturu and its environs have been advised not to panic over the sound of explosions expected to occur during a military training exercise at the Damaturu Military Cantonment. Capt. MN Shehu, acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations (ADAPR), made this known at a news conference in Damaturu on Wednesday. He said the training…
AVM Abubakar Adamu, has assumed office as the Chairman of the Military Pensions Board (MPB). This is contained in a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the board, Sqn. Ldr. Ahmed Mohammed, on Wednesday in Abuja. Mohammed said the handover marked a new chapter in the board’s commitment to enhancing the welfare of retired…
The Nigerian Army has said the explosion at a Bus stop opposite Mogadishu Cantonment in Abuja is under control. According to military sources,the suicide bomber bearing about six mortar was stopped on top bridge linking Mogadishu and Guzape. The source said the suicide bomber was coming from the Nyanyan Mararaba axis coming into town before…
Troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have arrested four suspected armed robbers in Jos North Local Government Area (LGA) of Plateau. Maj. Samson Zhakom, the media officer of the operation, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Jos. He said that the troops also recovered arms and ammunition from the suspects. “As part of…
