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Police arrest alleged notorious kidnap leader in Rivers

The Police Command in Rivers has announced the arrest of Nwile Bete, 30, a suspected kidnap kingpin during an operation in Port Harcourt. The operation

Nigerian Army promotes 108 senior officers

Defence News Ng2 days ago2 days ago0

The Army Council has approved the promotion of 108 senior officers to the ranks of Major-Generals and Brigadier-Generals in recognition of their meritorious service to

Badenoch’s negative portrayal of Nigeria Police unfair-PCRC

Defence News Ng2 days ago2 days ago0

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has described the recent comments by the UK Conservative Party Leader, Kemi Badenoch , about Nigerian Police as unfair.

Bernard Akhuemokhan awarded 2024 most dedicated staff at Ministry of Defence

Defence News Ng3 days ago3 days ago0

By Augustine Aminu The Ministry of Defence at its end-of-year celebration 2024, appreciated and rewarded its staff Bernard Akhuemokhan for his hardwork and dedication with award and recognition

Soldiers Flog Wike’s Men Mercilessly While Trying To Demolish Mansion In Abuja .

Defence News Ng4 days ago4 days ago0

Soldiers reportedly acting on the orders of an army general on Wednesday attacked development control officials who were in Sabon Lugbe, Abuja, to remove some

Terrorists Suffer Heavy Losses as MNJTF Repels Attack in Darak

Defence News Ng4 days ago4 days ago0

By Augustine Aminu Troops of Sector 1 of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) have repelled a coordinated attack by members of the Islamic State

NDLEA busts 6-hectare hemp farmland in Ogun

Defence News Ng4 days ago4 days ago0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Ogun Command, has successfully destroyed a six-hectare hemp farmland in Alaka village, Ogun. The agency’s state commandant, Mr

Nigerian Army Commissions AHOOAS Project, Honors WIA Soldiers in Abuja

Defence News Ng4 days ago4 days ago0

On 18 December 2024, the Nigerian Army commissioned the Affordable Home Ownership Option for All Soldiers (AHOOAS) project in Idu, Abuja. The project, comprising 100

NDA 13th Matriculation Ceremony: A New Chapter Unfolds for 495 Cadets

Defence News Ng5 days ago5 days ago0

On December 16, 2024, the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) welcomed 523 cadets of the 76 Regular Course at its 13th matriculation ceremony. The event marked

FCTA taking security architecture to doorstep of residents

Defence News Ng6 days ago6 days ago0

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) says it is taking security architecture to the doorstep of FCT residents. Mr Adamu Gwary, Director, Security Service Department