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I-G orders clampdown on perpetrators of Borno police attack

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate clampdown on the perpetrators of Thursday’s explosion attack on Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in

NDLEA arrests 274 drug peddlers, seizes 788.8kg of hard drugs in C’River

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) command in Cross River says 274 suspected drug dealers were arrested in the state in 2024. The command

Tinubu congratulates ADC, says promotion well deserved

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, congratulated Col. Nurudeen Yusuf, his Aide-de-Camp (ADC), for his promotion. He described him as a reliable officer, deserving of elevation

Niger Govt. donates N50m to military

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

Niger Government has launched the emblem appeal fund for the 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Day with a donation of N50 million. Gov. Mohammed Umar-Bago launched

NAF conducts over 8,665 missions in 18 months – CAS

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has conducted over 8,665 missions and 9,928 sorties within 15,915 flying hours across all aircraft types between June 2023 and

NSCDC urges journalists to uphold professionalism in reporting eyewitness accounts

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has called on journalists in Sokoto State to ensure professionalism and accuracy when reporting eyewitness accounts, particularly

Nigeria’s Secret Police DSS Reportedly Arrests Traditional Worshipper In Oyo For Alleged Qur’an Burning

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly arrested a traditional worshipper, identified as Balogun Odofin, for allegedly burning a copy of the Qur’an. The

Court Sentences Nigerian Internet Fraudster ‘Young Billionaire’ To Prison For Defrauding American Woman Of $345,000

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

The Federal High Court in Maitama, Abuja, has sentenced one Chima Hyginus Nkwocha, popularly known as ‘Young Billionaire,’ to prison for cheating by impersonation and

Nigerian Police Authorities Mandate Detective Training For All Personnel In Investigations Unit

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) office in Abuja, Nigeria has directed that specialised detective training is now mandatory for all personnel attached to the investigations

Nigerian Police Direct Investigations Units To Render Timely And Appropriate Returns; Threaten To Sanction Defaulters

Defence News Ng2 weeks ago2 weeks ago0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) office in Abuja, Nigeria, has issued a directive requiring all investigations departments, sections, and units to render accurate and timely