Nigeria Customs Intercept ₦58m Worth Of Smuggled Fuel In Adamawa–Taraba Operations

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has seized 50,495 litres of petrol valued at ₦58,117,550 in Adamawa and Taraba states, following a series of intelligence-led anti-smuggling operations. Briefing journalists in Yola on Tuesday, the Area Comptroller of the Adamawa/Taraba Command, Mr Mohammed Tako, said the fuel was discovered in 1,868 jerry cans and was suspected to…

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Kano State Moves To Tighten Security With New Task Force For Public Transport Hubs

In response to growing security concerns, Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has authorised the immediate establishment of a Special Task Force to address threats at motor parks and other strategic public locations. The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi, who said the decision highlighted the government’s resolve…

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Defence Minister Musa Urges Newly Promoted Major Generals To Uphold Strategic Leadership

Retired Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, has reminded the Army’s newly promoted Major Generals that their fresh ranks come with expectations that go far beyond ceremony, urging them to embody the highest ideals of military leadership. Addressing the 27 senior officers at their investiture on Wednesday in Abuja, Musa described the moment as…

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COAS Promotes Appolonia Anele To Colonel, Highlights Strategic Role Of Public Trust

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, on Tuesday promoted Appolonia Anele, acting Director of Army Public Relations, to the rank of Colonel, emphasizing public trust as a key enabler for effective military operations. Represented by Maj.-Gen. Bamidele Alabi, Shaibu praised Anele’s professionalism and dedication, noting that her elevation reflected the Army’s recognition…

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‘No Safe Haven For Criminals’: Kaduna Reaffirms Tough Stance On Insecurity

Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reiterated that the state remains an unfriendly terrain for insurgents and bandits, pledging that his administration will continue to take decisive action to defend peace and protect citizens. His message was delivered during the Kaduna State Security Sector Stakeholders’ Engagement held on Tuesday by Headquarters 1 Division of the…

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108 Adamawa Police Officers Begin Specialised Training On Gender-Based Violence

The Adamawa Police Command, working alongside the state Ministry of Justice, has launched a three-day capacity-building training aimed at equipping 108 police personnel with enhanced skills to manage Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases more effectively. The participants, drawn from GBV desks across 54 police divisions, gathered in Yola on Tuesday for the opening of the programme….

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Army Refutes Online Claims Of Shooting As Troops Quell Lamurde Communal Clash

The Nigerian Army’s 23 Brigade in Yola has strongly denied online media reports alleging that escorts attached to the Brigade Commander shot women protesters during unrest in Lamurde Local Government Area, Adamawa State. The Brigade’s spokesman, Captain Olusegun Abidoye, issued a statement on Tuesday dismissing the claims as inaccurate and intended to tarnish the reputation…

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