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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for the forthcoming 8 November election in Anambra State, Mr John Nwosu, has expressed deep sorrow over Sunday’s gun attack in Nawfia, Njikoka Local Government Area. The assault, which claimed four lives, has triggered widespread grief across the community. In a statement released in Awka on Monday, Nwosu…
Security sources have confirmed that military troops successfully repelled a bandit raid on Gatawa village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, Sokoto State, early on Friday morning. According to a source who preferred to remain anonymous, the attackers opened sporadic fire but were initially confronted by members of the local vigilance group. The swift intervention…
Professor Pat Utomi has said that traditional checkpoints are ineffective and unnecessary in tackling security threats on Nigeria’s highways. Instead, he advocated mobile policing strategies designed to keep security operatives constantly on the move. Utomi told NAN that police forces were originally set up to operate as mobile units. He suggested deploying rolling roadblocks—teams of…
Senator Rufai Hanga has called on Nigerians, irrespective of political affiliation, to unite in defending the country’s democracy and resist policies that could undermine the rule of law. Addressing reporters in Kano, Hanga said proposals to establish state police could open “a Pandora’s box of political repression,” enabling elected officials to deploy armed units against…
Suspected bandits on Wednesday morning launched another deadly attack on Irunda Ile in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State, killing two residents. A subsequent protest by angry youths turned violent, leading to the alleged killing of two more people by police operatives. The bandits were said to have invaded the community in the…
