The Nigerian Navy has intensified its crackdown on crude oil theft, leading to the arrest of 26 crew members linked to illegal activities in the Niger Delta. Rear Admiral Olugbenga Oladipo said the operation was carried out with support from the Office of the National Security Adviser and the Chief of Defence Staff. He added…
The Armed Forces have reassured Nigerians of continued unity and professionalism following a clash between Nigerian Navy personnel and soldiers in Bayelsa. According to Commander Rasheed Iginla, the incident does not reflect the long-standing cooperation between the Nigerian Navy and the Nigerian Army. “It is important to emphasise that the Armed Forces of Nigeria remain…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustained counter-terrorism operations in the North-East, following successful precision air strikes against insurgent targets in Borno State. In a statement released on Sunday, the Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said the latest operation took place on 11 April in the…
Brigadier General Ahmed Balogun, Commander of the 4 Brigade in Benin, has called on five newly promoted Lieutenant Colonels to demonstrate discipline, loyalty and enhanced professionalism in their duties. The advice was delivered during a decoration ceremony held on Tuesday, according to a statement by the Brigade’s Public Relations Officer, Captain Kennedy Anyanwu, released on…
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Olatunji Disu, has called on personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to rise above actions that could diminish the honour and integrity of their uniforms. Disu made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at an event to mark the 2026 National Police Day with the theme, Community Partnership: Building…
The Nigerian Army has dismissed as false and misleading allegations by a dismissed soldier, Lance Cpl. Rotimi Olamilekan, describing them as deliberate attempt to misinform the public and undermine troops morale. In a statement on Tuesday, the Acting Director of Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, said Olamilekan, popularly known as “Soja Boi,” was dismissed…
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI have foiled a cross-border fuel smuggling attempt, apprehending 16 suspected terrorists in sustained offensive operations across North-East theatre. This is revealed in the Nigerian Army’s operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday. The report indicated that troops of 3 Battalion (Mechanised), acting on intelligence,…
The inspector-general of police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu has deployed the deputy inspector-general of police (Operations), DIG Shehu Umar Nadada to Kaduna State in response to the recent attack in Ariko Village near Gurara Dam. Recall that on April 5, 2026, armed bandits attacked ECWA and Catholic Churches in the community, firing indiscriminately, killing five…
Former Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate, Dr Adewole Adebayo, has called on the Federal Government to adopt a more responsive, community-focused security policy following recent attacks in Angwan Rukuba, Plateau State. Adebayo made the call on Monday during a condolence visit to the community, where he met families affected by the attacks. He said…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have raided a major drug warehouse in Edo, seizing 1,378 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis sativa and arresting a suspect. Dr Mitchell Ofoyeju, NDLEA Commander in Edo, said on Monday in Benin that the operation was carried out in Igbanke community, Orhionmwon Local Government Area, following credible…
