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Amotekun Boss Makes Case for Sophisticated Weapons

Web News 26 January 2023 119 0

Ex-Military top brass, and Chairman, Oyo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, Retired General Kunle Togun says the outfit should be allowed to carry sophisticated weapons. General Togun made the call at a workshop in Ibadan organised by Leadership and Peace Initiative, YLPI, on Continue Reading

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Osun FRSC Gets New Sector Commander

Web News 24 January 2023 143 0

By Mojisola Oladele The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has appointed Corps Commander Henry Benamaisia as the New Sector Commander of Osun State Command to replace Commander John Paul Okpe.  The Sector Public Education Officer, Route Commander Agnes Ogungbemi stated this in a statement made available to newsmen.  The Statement indicates that Commander Continue Reading

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Amotekun Boss Resigns

Web News 20 January 2023 190 0

The Field Commander of Western Security Outfit, codenamed ‘Amotekun, Osun State Command, Comrade Amitolu Shittu has resigned. This is contained in a statement signed by the corps’ Spokesperson, Mr Yusuf Idowu and made available to newsmen in Osogbo, Osun State capital. Comrade Amitolu according to the statement tendered his resignation letter at the office of Continue Reading

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2023 Poll: IGP Orders Distribution of Revised Operational Guidelines

Web News 19 January 2023 116 0

Police officers and other law enforcement agents are to receive Revised Standard Operational Guides/Rules. A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, says that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, gave the order to this effect. The statement explains that Continue Reading

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Empower Widows of Fallen Heroes- Stakeholder

Web News 15 January 2023 139 0

Family members of national heroes that paid the supreme price for the nation have appealed to the relevant authorities to pay more attention to their welfare and basic needs.  Ogun State Coordinator of the Widows of the Fallen Heroes, Mrs patience Okon made the call on the occasion of this year’s Armed Forces and Remembrance […]Continue Reading

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Akeredolu Assists 86 Widows of Fallen Heroes

Web News 15 January 2023 115 0

Eighty six widows of fallen heroes and legionnaires in Ondo State have benefited from the sixteen million naira non-interest loan given out by the government. Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu announced this during the Armed Forces and Remembrance Day Celebration at the Cenotaph in Akure. Announcing the donation, Governor Akeredolu represented by Deputy Governor, Lucky Continue Reading

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We cannot forget our fallen heroes- Governors

Web News 15 January 2023 174 0

In Oyo State, Governor Seyi Makinde wants security agencies to remain neutral as the nation marches towards the general election to maintain peace in Nigeria. The Governor stated this at the Grand finale/laying of wreaths of the 2023 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day, held at the Remembrance Arcade, Agodi, Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. Governor […]Continue Reading

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Oyo NSCDC Seeks Public Support for Families of Fallen Heroes

Web News 13 January 2023 212 0

As the nation remembers the fallen heroes, the Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Oyo State Command, Mr Micheal Adaralewa has called on well-meaning Nigerians to always support the families left behind by the departed souls. Mr Adaralewa stated this when he received Armed Forces Remembrance Planning Committee from the Ministry […]Continue Reading

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Police Lose Officer in Rescue of Edo Customary Court President

Web News 13 January 2023 95 0

The abducted Edo Area Customary Court President, Mrs. Precious Aigbonoga, has regained her freedom. The Edo State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Mr Chidi Nwabuzor, who confirmed her rescue on Thursday, said that a police officer was killed during the operation. Nwabuzor also said Aigbonoga was rescued by the military and police team at a […]Continue Reading

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EFCC Releases Doyin Okupe

Web News 12 January 2023 148 0

The former Director-General (DG) of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), Doyin Okupe, said he has been released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Lagos. One of Okupe’s lawyers, Tolu Babaleye who spoke to newsmen on the subject matter, on Thursday, said the DSS asked him to provide court processes where […]Continue Reading

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Come for Uncollected Passports, NIS Appeals to Applicants

Web News 12 January 2023 166 0

Nigeria Immigration Services, NIS, says it has seven thousand five hundred uncollected passport booklets in Oyo State.  The acting Deputy Comptroller, General Research and Statistics in Abuja, Mrs Dora Amahian stated this during a working visit to NIS Oyo State Command. Mrs Amahian said the visitation became imperative to appeal to passport applicants, who had […]Continue Reading

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Border surveillance will be improved ahead of election- NIS Comptroller

Web News 12 January 2023 123 0

The Comptroller General, Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, Mr Idris Jere has said that the service will put necessary measures towards improving surveillance at the nation’s borders ahead of the forthcoming general election. Mr Jere stated this at Oke Mosan Abeokuta when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun. While assuring that […]Continue Reading

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Nigerian Army Pledges to Sustain Peace

Web News 12 January 2023 145 0

The new General Officer Commanding, GOC, 81 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Obinna Ajunwa has promised that men and officers of the Nigerian Army will continue to play their parts in maintaining peace across the country. Major General Ajunwa made the promise at Oke Mosan Abeokuta when he paid a courtesy visit to Ogun […]Continue Reading

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Security Agents on Trail of Edo Train Attack Victims

Web News 9 January 2023 149 0

Soldiers, Police Personnel and Vigilantes are currently tracking the abductors of no fewer than 31 train passengers who were whisked away from the Tom Ikimi Train Station,  Igueben, Edo State, on Saturday. Among the victims are the Manager of the station, Godwin Okpe and the head of security of the station, simply identified as Ikhayere […]Continue Reading

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Bishop Advocates Assistance for Families of Fallen Heroes

Web News 9 January 2023 115 0

The Bishop of United African Methodist Church, Ijemo, Abeokuta, The Right Reverend Noah Adekanbi has called on well-meaning Nigerians to assist the families of fallen heroes who died while defending the territorial integrity of the country. The Right Reverend Adekanbi made the call while delivering a sermon entitled “Remembrance of our giants” at a special Continue Reading

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Nation’s fallen heroes should always be remembered- Gov Abiodun

Web News 7 January 2023 96 0

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has called for the remembrance of the nation’s fallen heroes not only during the Armed Forces Day celebration. The governor who made the call at the special Jumat service to mark the 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at Kobiti Central Mosque, Abeokuta stated that fallen heroes played crucial […]Continue Reading

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Armed Forces Day: Gov. Adeleke Launches Emblem

Web News 5 January 2023 166 0

Osun State Governor Senator Ademola Adeleke has reassured the military service of the government’s commitment to the security sector reform which places the welfare of service personnel at the centre stage.  Governor Adeleke stated this at the launching of the emblem for the year 2023 Armed Forces Remembrance Day in Osogbo. The Governor, who noted […]Continue Reading

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Ondo Govt Orders Restriction of Movement in Warring Community

Web News 5 January 2023 151 0

The Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Ikare Akoko, the headquarters of Akoko North-East Local Government Area of the state, following the crisis in the community. In the past few days, two youth groups have been attacking each other after a new year carnival held in the town. It was […]Continue Reading

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The Nigeria Police: Friend Or Threat To Life?

Web News 4 January 2023 141 0

The Nigeria Police Force is mandated to protect peoples’ lives and property. But why are lives of people being threatened under its watch? Tune in to Premier FM 93.5 by 9am, Wednesday (today,) December 4 and listen to Mid-week Cruise where this burning issue shall be discussed. You can also watch live on Facebook @premier […]Continue Reading

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Agodi Correctional Service Seeks Support for Inmates

Web News 31 December 2022 234 0

The Nigeria Custodian Service has appealed to organizations and well-meaning Nigerians to support the service in rehabilitating the inmates. Assistant Controller of Corrections, ACC, Mr Olusola Ayodele, stated this at Agodi, Ibadan while receiving 4 laptops donated by two nongovernmental organizations. Mr Ayodele, who was represented by Assistant Controller in Charge of Continue Reading

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2023 Poll: Be Professional, Buhari Tells Security Agencies

Web News 28 December 2022 138 0

President Muhammadu Buhari has charged security agencies that will work with various support services in the 2023 elections to maintain a high sense of professionalism. Speaking at the commissioning of the Defence Intelligence Agency, DIA, a newly acquired estate in Idu-Karmo, Abuja, the President urged the agencies to handle the distribution and monitoring of classified Continue Reading

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U.S Assists NDLEA With Forensic, Intelligence, Prosecution Tools

Web News 26 December 2022 171 0

The United States government has announced a project that will strengthen the forensic and chemical analysis capacity of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, as well as its intelligence gathering and prosecution capabilities. This is according to a statement on Monday by the Director, Media and Advocacy NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi. According to him, […]Continue Reading

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Christmas: Security Agencies Step up Surveillance in Oyo

Web News 23 December 2022 181 0

A few days before the celebration of Christmas and New Year, security agencies in Oyo State have assured the residents of a crime-free atmosphere before, during and after the yuletide.  They made the assurances while giving details of the levels of their preparations towards achieving hitch-free fun during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.  As […]Continue Reading

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FG Begins Data Collection for Terrorism Victims

Web News 23 December 2022 202 0

Federal Government has commenced the collection of data of people affected by the prevailing insecurity in some Local Government Areas of Katsina State. Report says that the data is being collected by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. The team leader, Nadia Muhammed-Soso, said the aim was to mainstream the […]Continue Reading

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Osun NSCDC Deploys Personnel for Hitch-Free Festive Period

Web News 22 December 2022 140 0

The Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Osun State Command, Mr Agboola Sunday has directed Area Commanders and Divisional Officers across the state to identify strategic and vulnerable points in the state and deploy massively to ensure adequate security of lives and property before, during and after the yuletide.  A statement signed by […]Continue Reading