Yauri abduction: Troops rescue teachers, students, 1 female student dead – Army
The Nigerian Army says its troops of Operation Hadarin Daji have rescued two teachers and five students of the Federal Government College, Birnin Yauri, Kebbi.
Bandits abducted some students and teachers from the college on...
Troops destroy illegal refineries, impound stolen products in Niger Delta
The Defence Headquarters says troops of “Operation Delta Safe’’ have deactivated several illegal refining sites, and disconnected illegal pipelines in Niger Delta.
It said the troops also intercepted and confiscated contraband vessels in the region...
No soldier killed in Abia, troops not on revenge mission – Army
The Nigerian Army has dismissed reports that troops were on revenge mission in some communities in Abia following the alleged killing of six soldiers in a clash with ESN/IPOB terrorists.
The Director, Army Public Relations,...
It’s time to end Boko Haram, Al-Mustapha tells COAS
Retired Maj. Hamza Al-Mustapha has advised Maj.-Gen. Faruk Yahaya, the new Chief of Army Staff (COAS), to end the Boko Haram insurgency in the shortest possible time.
Al Mustapha, who is a former Chief Security...
In one fell swoop, Sanwo-Olu presents 150 vehicles, 30 patrol cars, 2 water cannons...
Lagos State Government on Thursday tightened the noose on criminal elements, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu fortifies the armoury of the State Police Command with new hardware and gadgets.
In his bid to send a strong...
Security is paramount in attracting foreign investors – President Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari says security is key in attracting foreign investment to the country and that his administration is committed to ensure that.
The President gave the assurance in an interview on the ARISE TV,...
We Are Committed to Providing Quality Empowerment Packages for Our Beneficiaries – Col. Dikio
The Interim Administrator, Presidential Amnesty Programme, Col Midland Dikio, (rtd) on Monday reiterated the commitment of the PAP Office to provide quality empowerment packages for beneficiaries of the Presidential Amnesty Programme. This, he says...
How Alfa who Impersonated Femi Adesina, GMD NNPC, Built Houses in Ilorin- Witness
The trial of a self-styled herbalist, Alfa Jamiu Isiaka, who allegedly impersonated the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina and a former Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National...
Ibrahim Magu: HIS UNTOLD STORY
The popular Yoruba saying that “a cub delivered of a tiger, would certainly and necessarily look like a tiger,” aptly describes the mien and character traits of the current acting chairman of the Economic...
Aregbeshola urges staff to promote effective service delivery
The Minister of Interior, Mr Rauf Aregbesola, has called on Management and Staff of the Ministry to remain focused and develop personal value for excellence and efficient service delivery, particularly in realizing the Ministry’s...
Why I petitioned DSS against Obi, Baba-Ahmed – Keyamo
The Minister of State for Labour and Productivity, Festus Keyamo, on Thursday, accused the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi; and his running...
Portable is real, says Funke Akindele
Actress Funke Akindele has lauded street-hop act Portable for his originality after she watched a video of his performance with a live band.
The Lagos...
Suspension: No regret backing APC in Ebonyi, says Anyim
A former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, has berated the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party...
The tokenism devolution, by Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa
Last week, it was widely reported that the President assented to sixteen new Bills sent to him by the National Assembly, most of which...
EFCC arraigns 2, firm over alleged N999.9m fraud
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Thursday, arraigned the duo of Taiwo Oluwadahunsola and Adebola Adetayo...