The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has inaugurated its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response (CHMR) Board to lead the implementation of its Civilian Harm Mitigation Action Plan (CHMR-AP). The Director, Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known in a statement on Tuesday. He stated that the move was to enhance the protection…
The Federal High Court, Abuja has postponed the delivery of judgment in the N550 million fundamental rights abuse suit filed against the Nigeria Army and seven others. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik deferred judgment following an application from counsel to the respondent, Mr Chris Agbeti who drew the attention of the court to the fact that he…
More than 270,000 persons were displaced by banditry, communal clashes, herder-farmer conflicts, floods and desertification in Katsina State. This was disclosed in Katsina on Tuesday by Mr Abubakar Imam, the Academic Liaison for the Solid Solution for Internally Displaced People, a project by the UNDP. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Imam disclosed…
The Kwara Government has assured the people of Edu Local Government Area and environs of its commitment to strengthening the security of lives and property in the state. The Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mr Yakubu Danladi-Salihu, gave the assurance on Tuesday when he led the state government’s delegation to villages attacked by suspected…
Rear Adm James Okosun on Monday, in Abuja, assumed command as the 21st Commandant of the National Defence College (NDC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Okosun took over from Rear Adm. Olumuyiwa Olotu. The new commandant in his inaugural remarks, pledged to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor, while commending…
The Osun Security Network, also known as the Amotekun Corps, on Monday warned against any form of unlawful gathering by cult groups to mark the “founder’s” day in the state. The warning is contained in a statement in Osogbo by the corps commander, Mr Adekunle Omoyele. Omoyele said the warning became imperative to guard against…
Retired AVM Benjamin Obadan has advised military veterans to commit to a passion after retirement in order to be fulfilled in civilian life. Obadan gave the advice on Sunday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. He said that the military culture of direction during service could be difficult to…
The Police Command in Niger says it has rescued 35 kidnapped victims from various locations across the state in recent operations. This is contained in a statement on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun. He said the rescue followed reports of bandits relocating from Birnin-Gwari forest due to clearance operations by…
The Police Command in Oyo state says it has rescued 19 Ghanaian victims of alleged trafficking through a targeted operation. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Adewale Osifeso, made this known in a statement in Ibadan on Sunday. He said that the victims, who were young nationals from Ghana, comprise 14 men and five women. Osifeso said…
The House of Representatives’ Committee on Air Force has pledged to priotise budgetary allocation for personnel welfare and replacement of aging operational platforms to boost morale of Nigerian Air Force in the fight against insecurity. Chairman of the committee, Rep. Kabiru Rurum (NNPP-Kano), made the pledge in a statement issued on Sunday at the conclusion of 2025…
