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Arms control centre seeks review of firearm act of 1959

The National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW) has called for a holistic review of the 1959 Firearms Act for

Yuletide: Police reaffirm commitment to safeguard lives, properties

Defence News Ng7 days ago7 days ago0

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has reaffirmed its commitment to protect lives and properties across the country during the forthcoming yuletide especially along highways and

PSC approves promotion of 11 CPs, 16 DCPs

Defence News Ng7 days ago7 days ago0

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of 11 Commissioners of Police (CPs) and 16 Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to their next

Drug addiction: Our rehab centres are available – NDLEA

Defence News Ng7 days ago7 days ago0

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has advised parents whose children or wards have drug addiction problems to approach its nearest rehabilitation centre for

Scams: EFCC apprehends 792 suspects, inclusive 193 foreigners

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The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 suspects, including 193 foreigners, in a single-day sting operation in Lagos for their involvement in

Police rescue 11, recover 20 bodies in Benue boat mishap

Defence News Ng1 week ago1 week ago0

The Benue Command of the Nigerian Police Force has rescued 11 persons and recovered 20 bodies from a boat mishap in Agatu Local Government Area

Yuletide : FRSC deploys over 42,000 regular, special marshals

Defence News Ng1 week ago1 week ago0

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, says it has deployed over 42,000 regular and special marshals for effective traffic management before, during and after the

CAS advocates indigenous expertise in advancing NAF’s operational capabilities

Defence News Ng1 week ago1 week ago0

By Abdullahi Musa During an operational tour of the Nigerian Air Force, NAF establishments in Lagos State, the Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air

2024: 1 Division Nigerian Army succeeds in improving security – GOC

Defence News Ng1 week ago1 week ago0

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigerian Army Kaduna, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso, says the division has recorded modest achievements in improving security in its

Imo safe for Yuletide, says Army Commander

Defence News Ng1 week ago1 week ago0

The Commander, 34 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Obinze, near Owerri, Brig.-Gen. Usman Lawal, has declared Imo safe for the Yuletide celebrations, going forward.